Major: Applied Mathematics
Minor: Economics
Hometown: Rasmaska, Lebanon; but currently residing in Portsmouth, RI

Q. What makes the College of Arts and Sciences at URI unique?

A. The College of Arts and Sciences at URI is unique because it provided me with the opportunity to explore my interest within, as well as, outside the Mathematics Department; and helped me find what actually fascinates me. This college allowed me to broaden my creative side as well as my technical side by offering a wide range of programs. In addition to giving me the opportunity to understand the wider-world and my place in it, this college is filled with great professors who supported and guided me every step of the way.

What accomplishments and/or activities at URI are you most proud of now?

Looking back at the years I spent at URI, the accomplishment that I am most proud of is being recognized for the success I have achieved in Mathematics by being awarded Pi Mu Epsilon, National Honorary Mathematics Society. I’m also very proud to be a part of the Mathematics Department as it allowed me to work closely with different professors and cultivate great connections with them.

What do you value about your liberal arts education?

As a Lebanese immigrant, my liberal arts education allowed me to gain a broader perspective as I was exposed to a wide variety of different focuses and diverse groups of people. In addition, it prepared me for real-life as I was able to gain both technical and soft skills needed in my field.