Pantea Vafaei

Class of 2026
Major: Bioengineering
Hometown: Tehran, Iran & Fort Collins, CO

What motivated you to become a ClarkLEADER?
I want to pass along the same enthusiasm and passion I have gained from the other engineering students in the Clark School to the incoming class of students.

What are some organizations or extracurricular activities you think new students should know about?
(Biomedical Engineering Society - University of Maryland Chapter) BMES, club sports teams like club soccer and gymnastics, and the university orchestra have all been wonderful experiences for me.

What is one piece of advice you would like to share with new Maryland Engineering students?
Try everything and don't hesitate to test new waters. So many new experiences are coming your way, and reluctance will hold you back from truly enjoying and learning the most that you can.