Mary Ruggieri is a first-year student from Pepper Pike, Ohio who is majoring in biomedical engineering.  She is currently pursuing pre-med studies with the intention of entering medical school after she receives her undergraduate degree at The Ohio State University.  Mary was very involved with clubs during high school and is excited to see all that OSU has to offer.  She has participated in projects like reading books with middle school students who struggled with their reading skills and mentoring opportunities with elementary school teachers and children.  During her free time, Mary enjoys creating art projects and staying active with physical training at the gym and playing field hockey.