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In recent years, preemptively removing blood clots from inside arteries and veins using a surgical technique called thrombectomy has significantly improved outcomes for people who otherwise might have experienced major strokes.

Thanks to the support of Arnold Ventures, a philanthropy dedicated to tackling some of the most pressing problems in the United States, four scholars from underrepresented groups will be able to pursue projects that could, in the words of Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice Professor and Interim Chair Rod Brunson, “change the trajectory of their career.”

More than 90,000 multilingual English learners attend schools in the state of Maryland, according to the Maryland State Department of Education. Dual language programs—in which both multilingual English learners and primary English speakers learn academic content in both English and another language—help students cultivate strengths and position them for success. Although dual language programs are on the rise in Maryland, these programs face a shortage of qualified bilingual teachers.