Arya Gadage ’25 Combines STEM, Business, and Global Perspective Through iCons

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Arya Gadage ’25, a double major in mathematics and German and Scandinavian studies with a minor in business, brought a global lens and deep curiosity to her UMass Amherst journey. After moving from India to attend the university at age 17, she sought out a community that would make campus feel more connected. She found that space in the UMass iCons Program, where she joined the renewable energy track.

After attending an early information session, Arya was drawn to the program’s focus on interdisciplinary teamwork and real-world problem solving. “This is the first time I was doing anything of the sort,” she said. “And the first day we all met as a cohort was on my birthday, so it was very special for me.”

Originally published by the UMass iCons Program. Read the full story.