When everyone’s out of town in December, you have your holiday party in February!
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This year there were three awards given but let me tell you I almost cried listening to the official medal recipient. She spoke of her life long experiences being one of only a few women physicists. Not only highlighting her struggles to be taken seriously in a male dominated arena but of her personal and professional triumphs. It was inspiring to say the least.
I was so happy when the Maryland Department of Commerce contacted me for this event again this year. Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege to photograph many of the presenting speakers including our current Governor Hogan. I was especially looking forward to Anirban Basu (my favorite economist) and Freeman Hrabowski, the president of UMBC. I had never heard MaryBeth Hyland but the three created an absolute powerhouse onstage to round out the day.
I couldn’t help but reminisce back to my own middle school experience as I stood on the precipice of the summer before high school. I somehow felt these kids were way more prepared than I as I listened to their speeches and photographed their awards. The proud smiles, the embarrassed attention, pictures with family and friends. So much excitement packed into a two hour program.
