Grace Lynch graduated with a Bachelor of Science in both biology and chemical engineering, with minors in biochemical engineering and quality science. Beyond the classroom, she’s spent much of her time in labs, both as an undergraduate researcher and through jobs in the medical field. Lynch has enjoyed exploring those opportunities and hopes to put her studies and experiences to work in the area of implantable medical devices. Enjoy this excerpt from her commencement address delivered during the University of Minnesota Duluth's (UMD) 2025 afternoon commencement ceremony.Learn more about degree programs at UMD: https://academics.d.umn.edu/

A recap of the Girls Just Want to have Techno event hosted by Women in Psych and the UMD Techno Club. This event offered students a way to destress before finals, learn about the positive impacts of dancing on mental health, and safety tips to consider before attending a festival or party.Learn more about campus life at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD): https://campus-life.d.umn.edu/

Noise-induced hearing loss affects about 40 million adults in the United States ages 20-69. This type of hearing loss is caused by exposure to loud sounds, either from a sudden loud noise like a firework or from repeated exposure to loud sounds over time, like a lawn mower. It can be prevented by wearing hearing protection, but for people in certain industries, earplugs can make work more challenging. That’s why an interdisciplinary team of researchers at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) are working to find the best earplugs for musicians and referees.Learn more about research at UMD: https://research.d.umn.edu/

A group of engineering students from the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) toured a net zero home in Duluth to learn more about the design and mechanics required for the home to produce more energy than it uses. This learning experience was facilitated by the Institute on the Environment (IonE), a University of Minnesota System effort to develop the next generation of leaders in sustainability.Read more about this experience:

Hmong Heritage Night at UMD was filled with food, fashion, dance, and music! Hosted by HLUB, this annual event celebrates and shares Hmong culture with the campus and community.Learn more about campus life at UMD: https://campus-life.d.umn.edu/