Fang Cao Named 2014 Truman Scholar

Computer Science Department undergraduate student Fang Cao has been awarded a 2014 Truman Scholarship. The Truman Scholarship recognizes college students who demonstrate exceptional leadership potential and awards scholarships for these students to attend graduate school in preparation for careers in government or elsewhere in public service. This year, fifty-nine students were awarded the Truman Scholarship from among 655 candidates. Mr. Cao is the first UMD student to be awarded both a Goldwater scholarship and a Truman scholarship. Mr. Cao is double majoring in Computer Science and Biology. He plans to pursue a Ph.D. in neuroscience.

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