By Malak Abdel-Ghaffar
Mariam Elgamal, Class of 2021, graduated with a BS double majoring in electrical engineering and computer science. With a goal to excel in research early on, Elgamal’s curiosity and time on social media eventually led her to pursue a PhD in electrical engineering at Harvard University.
“I was a serial dabbler during my undergraduate studies. I did research in materials science, in data analytics, in artificial neural networks for materials science applications, and ended with a computer engineering Capstone,” Elgamal said.
Although Elgamal was initially interested in chemical engineering, her undergraduate research introduced her to the joy of interdisciplinary study. Many students share a similar experience when they join NYUAD, but this is where the beauty of a liberal arts education kicks in.