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/
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