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Physics and math have fascinated Nathaniel Cox since his days at East High. Science and math led him to engineering and a research effort that the newly minted National Science Foundation fellow hopes will enhance the lives of people in areas affected by climate change.

This was a busy semester for Casey Wright. In addition to weekend road trips with the UAA Nordic team, she also flew to Japan to compete in Olympic qualifiers for Team Australia. But despite her busy travel schedule, Casey still boasts a 4.0 GPA.

The first time around, Matt Childs graduation ceremony was an afterthought. This time, he was center stage. GCI's director of data analysis earned an M.B.A. this May, as well as the chance to address his classmates as student speaker.

Seventeen years ago, Chong Kim graduated from UAA with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering. Now, he works for the Alaska Department of Transportation, helming a project that will help relieve traffic woes in the Dimond area.

World-traveling culinary arts student Philip Nevitt has logged into online classes from four continents, all while chasing culinary opportunities from Prudhoe Bay to Antarctica.

Nina Lee's career in college began with more than a few bumps, but two years of volunteering in local schools helped her find gratitude for her parents' hard work and a desire to help children ignite a passion for learning.

School and sports are always intertwined for Sierra Afoa. So, now that's she's ticked off her graduation requirements (a yearlong internship, a 3.72 GPA), it makes sense to leave the team a season early and "take the next step forward" in her social work career.

Candace Lewis ’09 admits college wasn't always on her radar, but now this Truman and Fulbright scholar has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and is coming back to UAA to share her research on psychedelics and depression.

Staci Manier loves people. The Human Services alumna now works for United Way, finding ways to connect people, solve problems and make great things happen in the Mat-Su community.

Drugs, alcohol and abuse dominated most of Eva Gregg's life. Then, she confronted her demons. Now, she's earning a UAA degree in social work and is reaching out to help others find their way.