About Me

Kathryn Portwood is a sophomore from Montgomery County, Maryland, pursuing a dual degree in Criminology/Criminal Justice and Psychology, as well as a minor in Art History, at the University of Maryland, College Park. Her interests include dance, photography, music, and traveling. Although her dance background consists of only ballet, she is interested in exploring other forms of dance at UMD. Her love for photography manifests largely through her film camera. She aims to maintain her hobbies after eventually entering the forensic science field. 
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As a College Park Arts Scholar, Kathryn intends to explore her research interests through her culminating Capstone project to be completed in her sophomore year. She is excited to learn how she can utilize art in conjunction with her career interests and possibly taking inspiration from her Arts Scholars peers. She can’t wait to explore the community through Arts field trips and assignments. As part of her university experience, she plans to become involved with many clubs and organizations such as the Luso-Brazilian Student Association and the Yearbook.