Subject
title
Certificate of Recognition to Recognize the Achievements of Jade LeSchack, University of Maryland CMNS 2025 Student Commencement Speaker
end
Department
City Clerk/Director of Council Operations Office
Recommendation
Staff recommends that Mayor and Council recognize the achievements of Jade LeSchack, University of Maryland CMNS 2025 Student Commencement Speaker.
Discussion
The Mayor and Council and residents of the City of Rockville, Maryland, are happy to recognize the amazing achievements of Jade LeSchack, a standout student in the Design, Cultures, and Creativity (DCC) Honors Program at the University of Maryland, College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. Jade has distinguished herself with her Capstone project, Black Creatives Matter, which earned the Capstone Award for Creativity in Pursuit of Anti-Racist Justice.
Throughout her undergraduate career, Jade has been deeply engaged in quantum research. As a passionate advocate for quantum computing, Jade has actively participated in and organized quantum hackathons across the globe. Jade’s leadership extends beyond the lab. In her first semester at the University of Maryland, Jade founded the Undergraduate Quantum Association, creating a hub for students interested in quantum science and technology.
Jade is a member of the Omicron Delta Kappa National Leadership Honors Society. In the fall of 2025, Jade will begin a Ph.D. program in Physics at the University of Southern California, continuing her mission to make quantum science accessible and inclusive for the next generation.
Congratulations Jade!
Mayor and Council History
This is the first time the Mayor and Council have recognized a student with such achievements from the University of Maryland.