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Edgar (Danny) Cruz

Edgar (Danny) Cruz – Biomolecular Engineering & Bioinformatics Major, Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) scholar

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Edgar (Danny) Cruz

What led you to pursue a higher education in STEM? My parents are low-income agricultural workers and have always pushed the value of a traditional education. My education is simultaneously a love letter to my parents and a tool for revolutionary change. With higher education, I can help with yet-to-be understood knowledge about biology to […]

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