Milford resident named to Scranton University’s Magis Honors Program
Milford. Melania Pena is among the 13 members of the university’s class of 2027 to enter the program.
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| 03 Nov 2023 | 03:00
L-R - Front row: Melania Pena, Caitlin Wilson, Daurys Ramirez De Jesus and Kathleen McKillop. Back row: Taryn Hummer, Callie Gorman, Daniel Olson, Andrew Mauriello and Eileen Hewitt. Absent from the photo are Michael C. Allardyce, Jillian DelBalso, Maxwell J. Dombrowski and Jillian R. Lopez. (
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Melania Pena of Milford is among the 13 members of The University of Scranton’s class of 2027 who entered its Magis Honors Program in STEM. One of Scranton’s five programs of excellence, the Magis Honors Program combines the development of STEM knowledge and research techniques with programing to further the students’ understanding of the impact science has on society.
Pena is majoring in computer science. The Magis Honors Program in STEM offers students a more intense, interdisciplinary experience of research in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Courses taken over four years at Scranton combine a series of seminars on STEM and society with humanities courses. With guidance by faculty mentors, the students in the program develop, present and defend a thesis based on their individual research projects. In addition, the program requires participation in annual community service projects as well as professional development programs.
The University of Scranton is a Jesuit university located in northeastern Pennsylvania.