UMBC offers a national model for cyber workforce development, says new report
A recent Business-Higher Education Forum report calls Maryland the “epicenter of national cybersecurity,” and found that University System of Maryland (USM) efforts to increase the number of students who earn degrees in cyber-related fields has made progress in meeting the needs of the region. Continue reading UMBC offers a national model for cyber workforce development, says new report
New UMBC initiative celebrates exceptional faculty dedication to teaching and scholarship
UMBC’s Office of the Provost has launched a university-wide initiative to celebrate faculty who go above and beyond as educators, scholars, and leaders on campus and in their fields. This initiative strives to highlight tenure-track junior faculty, lecturers, and adjunct, research, and clinical faculty whose work is essential to UMBC’s success. Continue reading New UMBC initiative celebrates exceptional faculty dedication to teaching and scholarship
UMBC and University of Limpopo partner to grow research and exchange opportunities
On June 12, leaders from UMBC and the University of Limpopo in South Africa formalized commitments to collaborate through joint research as well as faculty and student exchanges. UMBC has steadily grown its international partnerships with universities in Germany, Japan, Portugal, Peru, and other nations around the globe. This is the first such agreement between UMBC and a university in Africa. Continue reading UMBC and University of Limpopo partner to grow research and exchange opportunities
Retrievers go the distance at NCAA Track and Field Championships
UMBC’s Kelechi Nwanaga ’21 finished fourth in javelin at NCAA Track and Field Championships. Continue reading Retrievers go the distance at NCAA Track and Field Championships
When did humans start to transform Earth? UMBC’s Erle Ellis introduces the Anthropocene.
“We are changing Earth’s climate faster than at any time since the fall of the dinosaurs,” says Ellis. For scientists, he notes, “What’s controversial…is when did this begin? […] When did humans literally become the global shaper of the earth?” Continue reading When did humans start to transform Earth? UMBC’s Erle Ellis introduces the Anthropocene.
Neurobiologist Weihong Lin receives NIDA grant to investigate the safety of e-cigarette flavorings
“A primary concern about e-cigarettes right now is that they use a huge number of flavoring components,” says Weihong Lin, and many of them are poorly understood. Continue reading Neurobiologist Weihong Lin receives NIDA grant to investigate the safety of e-cigarette flavorings
UMBC celebrates opening of new Lakeland Community and STEAM Center
The South Baltimore center opened its doors on June 1, after a two-year, $1.6 million renovation supported by the Northrop Grumman Foundation and Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in partnership with UMBC. Sen. Ben Cardin called the space “a resource for people of all ages to acquire life-changing knowledge and skills.” Continue reading UMBC celebrates opening of new Lakeland Community and STEAM Center
UMBC’s Maia Schechter lights up the stage at the Kennedy Center
On Saturday, June 9, the stage of Terrace Theater at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., will be graced by the choreography of new UMBC alumna Maia Schechter, a Linehan Artist Scholar whose work was selected for the finals of the American College Dance Festival through a nationally competitive process. Continue reading UMBC’s Maia Schechter lights up the stage at the Kennedy Center
UMBC named a top destination for international students and one of the world’s best young universities
“This is a testament not only to UMBC’s increasing global presence, but also our deep and continued commitment to the success of our international students,” said Yvette Mozie-Ross. Continue reading UMBC named a top destination for international students and one of the world’s best young universities
UMBC health justice research forum focuses on the value of community voices
“Confronting the barriers to health equity compels us to look across disciplines and toward collaborations among social scientists, scientists and engineers, and humanists and artists,” said Dean Scott Casper at the event. Continue reading UMBC health justice research forum focuses on the value of community voices
Maryland Humanities honors Pres. Hrabowski, James Brady, and Catherine Gira
Hrabowski commented further on how humanities have made possible his approach to leadership and building relationships. “I think of the humanities as having given me a context for living my own life, and for knowing how I would work with and be as supportive as possible of others,” he said. Continue reading Maryland Humanities honors Pres. Hrabowski, James Brady, and Catherine Gira
Three UMBC students access unique study abroad opportunities as Boren and Gilman Scholars
“We know from research that studying abroad is among the most positive and impactful experiences a student can undertake while in college. Learning to function in an unfamiliar environment, developing an understanding of another culture, and acquiring proficiency in a foreign language all contribute greatly toward academic and career development,” says David Di Maria, associate vice provost for international education. Continue reading Three UMBC students access unique study abroad opportunities as Boren and Gilman Scholars
UMBC’s Eileen Meyer explains how big data is changing astronomy research
Recent research discovered thousands of black holes near the center of the Milky Way “by digging through old, long-archived data,” writes Eileen Meyer. “Astronomers are gathering an exponentially greater amount of data every day—so much that it will take years to uncover all the hidden signals buried in the archives.” Continue reading UMBC’s Eileen Meyer explains how big data is changing astronomy research
UMBC’s spring 2018 commencement honors student achievements, community values
Thousands of Retriever graduates, family, and friends streamed into the new UMBC Event Center last week to celebrate graduate and undergraduate spring commencement. Continue reading UMBC’s spring 2018 commencement honors student achievements, community values
UMBC student and alumna selected to attend Nobel laureate meetings in Germany
A student in UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology, and a recent UMBC alumna have been selected to participate in this year’s international Nobel laureate forums, which connect top student engineers and scientists from universities around the globe with the world’s leading scientific researchers. Continue reading UMBC student and alumna selected to attend Nobel laureate meetings in Germany
UMBC grads ready to travel the world as Fulbright Scholars
“This year’s Fulbright Scholars demonstrate the excellence of the humanities and social sciences at UMBC, as well as the centrality of global understanding to a contemporary liberal arts education,” says Scott Casper, dean of CAHSS. Continue reading UMBC grads ready to travel the world as Fulbright Scholars
New test to rapidly diagnose sepsis comes out on top in UMBC’s Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition
Six finalists pitched creative business ideas to a panel of judges during UMBC’s fifth annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC), held on April 25, 2018 in the new UMBC Event Center. The business ideas ranged from online tools and apps to products with medical applications. Continue reading New test to rapidly diagnose sepsis comes out on top in UMBC’s Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition
UMBC celebrates alumni educators in Maryland public schools
What do nine UMBC alumni with a passion for basketball, dance, and lacrosse, and fields from biology and biochemistry to information systems and political science have in common? They all chose to teach in Maryland public schools, and all returned to UMBC this May to speak at a special Celebration of Teaching event, launching a campus-wide initiative to increase recruitment and retention of teachers of color in Maryland public schools. Continue reading UMBC celebrates alumni educators in Maryland public schools
Leaders in research, policy, and education to address UMBC’s Class of 2018
UMBC’s upcoming commencement ceremonies — held for the first time in the new UMBC Event Center — will highlight three honorary degree recipients nationally recognized as top leaders in their fields. Continue reading Leaders in research, policy, and education to address UMBC’s Class of 2018
UMBC ecologist and colleagues expose bias in forest restoration studies
“I love this paper because it points out an important flaw in several studies,” says Matthew Fagan, “and also because those studies are really important to understanding how best we should restore the planet’s forests.” Continue reading UMBC ecologist and colleagues expose bias in forest restoration studies
Lisa Moren brings Baltimore’s McKeldin Fountain back to life with NONUMENT 01
Baltimore’s McKeldin Fountain may have been demolished in 2016, but Lisa Moren, professor of visual arts, wants to ensure visitors can still experience its presence and history through a new augmented reality app, NONUMENT 01. Continue reading Lisa Moren brings Baltimore’s McKeldin Fountain back to life with NONUMENT 01
Gift of two historic violins provides opportunities for music students
This spring, the Department of Music welcomes new members to the UMBC community: two violins and a violin bow, contributed to the department by Joel Liebman, professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and his life partner Kathleen F. (Kay) Edwards, professor in the doctor of management program, University of Maryland University College. Continue reading Gift of two historic violins provides opportunities for music students
UMBC recognized as a “Best Value College” in 2018 Forbes national ranking
UMBC again recognized as one of Forbes “Best Value Colleges” and Business First’s top public colleges and universities in the nation. Continue reading UMBC recognized as a “Best Value College” in 2018 Forbes national ranking
UMBC’s Songon An discovers new molecular mechanism likely involved in cancer cell metastasis
For the first time, An and his students have determined a function of a particular signaling pathway associated with metastasis. “Looking at this metabolic switch—which pathways are in use during metastasis versus when the cell is attached—may be where our research goes in the future,” says An. Continue reading UMBC’s Songon An discovers new molecular mechanism likely involved in cancer cell metastasis
American Association of Immunologists names UMBC’s Greg Szeto a public policy fellow
Szeto is one of just ten scientists nationwide to participate in its prestigious Public Policy Fellows Program (PPFP). During the 2018-2019 year, Szeto will work to better understand how national policies impact biomedical research, and how he can use this knowledge to inform his future work. Continue reading American Association of Immunologists names UMBC’s Greg Szeto a public policy fellow
Guenet Abraham receives Fulbright awards to teach graphic design and research a multimedia project in Ethiopia
The additional year afforded through the second-round Fulbright will enable Abraham to continue teaching and working with faculty to draft a program that will continue long after the end of her stay. Continue reading Guenet Abraham receives Fulbright awards to teach graphic design and research a multimedia project in Ethiopia
UMBC Shriver Center explores civil disobedience and social justice fifty years after Catonsville Nine
“The Catonsville Nine’s protest is one of the most significant acts of war resistance in our nation’s history, and it happened just down the road from UMBC fifty years ago this May,” says Joby Taylor, director of the Shriver Peaceworker Program. Continue reading UMBC Shriver Center explores civil disobedience and social justice fifty years after Catonsville Nine
UMBC recognizes Marie desJardins for lasting commitment to inclusive computing education
Marie desJardins will be leaving UMBC to take up a new position as founding dean of the College of Organizational, Computational, and Information Sciences at Simmons College in Boston. Continue reading UMBC recognizes Marie desJardins for lasting commitment to inclusive computing education
UMBC’s Nirmalya Roy receives NSF CAREER Award to advance smart home and wearable technologies
Through this NSF award, Roy will develop algorithms and create Cross-domain Autonomous Health Assessment (CATS) technology that can account for the broad range of information reported by diverse users and their devices. Continue reading UMBC’s Nirmalya Roy receives NSF CAREER Award to advance smart home and wearable technologies
UMBC launches Wisdom Institute to expand role of faculty and staff emeritus in the university’s future
Through the Wisdom Institute, emeritus faculty and staff will have the opportunity to continue to impact UMBC’s mission and future students by attending workshops, serving as guest lecturers, and offering mentorship. Continue reading UMBC launches Wisdom Institute to expand role of faculty and staff emeritus in the university’s future
NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program honors 18 UMBC students and alumni
The large number of honorees “shows the quality of student we have here at UMBC and what they’re doing,” says Keith Harmon, director of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program. “It also shows the quality of their research experiences at UMBC, and the commitment of the faculty to mentoring these students as undergraduates.” Continue reading NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program honors 18 UMBC students and alumni
UMBC Racing hosts teams from around the world at Baja SAE Maryland competition
UMBC Racing wil test the limits of single-seat, all-terrain vehicles they have spent the year designing and building. The event attracts teams from across the country and the world, and will be held at Budds Creek Motocross in Mechanicsville, MD, April 19 – 22. Continue reading UMBC Racing hosts teams from around the world at Baja SAE Maryland competition
UMBC hosts social justice-focused panel on gentrification in Baltimore
How can Baltimore neighborhoods renew themselves without forcing out local residents or homogenizing diverse populations? Community-engaged researchers from UMBC, Morgan State University, and the University of Baltimore will examine this question through a special event on April 18. Continue reading UMBC hosts social justice-focused panel on gentrification in Baltimore
UMBC “rising star” Linda Wiratan receives Goldwater Scholarship for leadership in scientific research
“Now I see the proof that I am strong enough to create my own future and inspire others,” says Linda Wiratan. “The Goldwater Scholarship is that final push that will help me fly.” Continue reading UMBC “rising star” Linda Wiratan receives Goldwater Scholarship for leadership in scientific research
Stephanie Milani named Newman Civic Fellow for expanding access to computer science education
“It is an honor to represent the commitment of UMBC to service and engaged citizenship at a national level with the help of The Shriver Center,” Milani reflects. “They helped me to bridge the gap between my desire to create change and my ability to apply my knowledge through service-learning. Continue reading Stephanie Milani named Newman Civic Fellow for expanding access to computer science education
UMBC pilots management boot camp for early-career science faculty
“This Entrepreneurial Skills Training program provides them with the tools they need to set up and operate a productive research program while living a more balanced life,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. Continue reading UMBC pilots management boot camp for early-career science faculty
UMBC glows at Light City Baltimore 2018
UMBC will help illuminate the third annual Light City Baltimore festival with art, ideas, and entertainment. Running April 14 – 21 in and around the Inner Harbor, the celebration prominently features UMBC faculty, staff, students and alumni as artists and thought leaders. Continue reading UMBC glows at Light City Baltimore 2018
IBM-UMBC Day focuses on research collaboration in advanced computing
UMBC welcomed IBM leadership to campus for a special event designed to further grow research collaborations between the two institutions and introduce students to emerging career opportunities in computing. Continue reading IBM-UMBC Day focuses on research collaboration in advanced computing
UMBC celebrates 2018 Presidential Faculty and Staff Award winners
Thanking UMBC’s committed faculty and staff for their contributions to the university, President Hrabowski shared that UMBC is a place where “we make history,” and in working every day to achieve greatness, “We are in this together.” Continue reading UMBC celebrates 2018 Presidential Faculty and Staff Award winners
NCAA journey spotlights UMBC’s national excellence, from court to classroom
UMBC made history and Retriever fandom exploded. As New York Times reporter Erica Green wrote, the world came to see how “the U.M.B.C. Cinderella story transcends athletics, and has been decades in the making.” Continue reading NCAA journey spotlights UMBC’s national excellence, from court to classroom
UMBC researchers launch cybersecurity start-up with TEDCO support
George Karabatis and Ahmed AlEroud recently launched the cybersecurity startup Cyves through $150,000 in grant funding from TEDCO, an organization create by the Maryland State Legislature to support tech entrepreneurship. Continue reading UMBC researchers launch cybersecurity start-up with TEDCO support
UMBC launches Center of Accelerated Real Time Analytics to tackle data-intensive challenges from disease tracking to online privacy
UMBC will launch the Center of Accelerated Real Time Analytics (CARTA) through a five-year grant from the NSF Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers (IUCRC) program, receiving $150,000 in support for each of the next five years. Continue reading UMBC launches Center of Accelerated Real Time Analytics to tackle data-intensive challenges from disease tracking to online privacy