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Spotlight: Apr 9, 2023

For Runako Gentles, majoring in CEE affords a “big-picture mindset” about technology and the environment. “We need more leaders helping to make society more harmonious with our planet,” says the junior, who has honed his own leadership skills through the GEL program.

Apr 9, 2023

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