The road to a dream is rarely smooth. But for José Peaguda, determination and hope have made the journey lighter — he’s driven by a lifelong calling to medicine and a deep desire to help others.

For Stephanie Manrique, every blueprint and project doubles as a design for a more inclusive future in engineering. 

Malena González Fernández’s impact in sustainability and STEM outreach stretches coast to coast. 

Lucas Romero-Wyhnanskyj’s computer science career has already taken him across two continents, from the Western Cape of South Africa to the sterile classrooms of UF’s campus. 

Dylan Dueñas always loved working on teams. Now, he’s coaching one.