UMBC’s Matthew Baker teams up with Chesapeake Conservancy to create detailed stream maps of Chesapeake Bay watershed
“If we want to understand how what we do on the landscape influences stream integrity and downstream health in places like the Chesapeake Bay,” says Matthew Baker, “then being able to map the connections between human activities on the land and the circulatory waters system that delivers their effects to the Bay is paramount.” Continue reading UMBC’s Matthew Baker teams up with Chesapeake Conservancy to create detailed stream maps of Chesapeake Bay watershed
PIEoneer Awards recognize UMBC for career initiatives supporting international students
“This recognition is incredibly important for UMBC because it acknowledges on a global stage our commitment to meeting the real and unique needs of our international students,” says Michelle Massey. “We listen to our students, we develop solutions together as a community, and we implement them to help these students have the best possible experience at UMBC, and as alumni.” Continue reading PIEoneer Awards recognize UMBC for career initiatives supporting international students
UMBC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fest 2018 spotlights talents of emerging scientists
More than 30 faculty mentors, 120+ undergrad and high school students, and dozens more attendees celebrated the students’ achievements at the conclusion of their summer research experiences. “The experience helped us to think like scientists,” says Olufolake Majekodunmi ’21. Continue reading UMBC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fest 2018 spotlights talents of emerging scientists
Princeton Review recognizes UMBC as one of the top universities in the nation
UMBC’s Princeton Review profile speaks directly to the dedication and commitment of the university’s faculty and staff. As one student says, “UMBC wants to see every student succeed—they provide you with the tools, people, and resources to make sure you get where you want to go in life.” Continue reading Princeton Review recognizes UMBC as one of the top universities in the nation
Baltimore Magazine’s “Best of Baltimore” highlights UMBC arts and athletics
Baltimore Magazine recognizes men’s basketball as “Best Upset” and Lisa Moren’s NONUMENT app as “Best Public Art” in this year’s Best of Baltimore edition. Continue reading Baltimore Magazine’s “Best of Baltimore” highlights UMBC arts and athletics
National “Humanities for All” initiative features innovative work by UMBC scholars
“Public-engaged humanities are essential to UMBC’s vision, specifically its commitment to civic engagement and social justice,” says Nicole King. “It is essential for our students to show up and to listen to the neighborhoods and communities that surround the university in ways that are honest, respectful, and ethical.” Continue reading National “Humanities for All” initiative features innovative work by UMBC scholars
UMBC education policy expert Jane Lincove helps launch national center for research on school choice
“Researching school choice is challenging because there are so many stakeholders that are for and against it. But in the end,” she says, “looking at research across the United States allows us to identify what is working and help inform policy to help schools systems create equitable, successful, and safe learning environments.” Continue reading UMBC education policy expert Jane Lincove helps launch national center for research on school choice
UMBC research team awarded grant to innovate anti-malarial drug production
A team of researchers from UMBC is developing a new, low-cost anti-malarial drug to help tackle a disease that causes over 200 million infections and 400,000 deaths annually, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Continue reading UMBC research team awarded grant to innovate anti-malarial drug production
UMBC’s BUILD a Bridge to STEM internship offers students a transformative research experience
“I think the greatest thing about this experience was how we were treated as equals,” shared Zulekha Karachiwalla, a sophomore at Howard Community College. “It’s been challenging in a way that’s made us better scientists,” added Rahaf Alhabashi, also a sophomore at HCC. Continue reading UMBC’s BUILD a Bridge to STEM internship offers students a transformative research experience
UMBC alumnus Chris Haffer becomes EEOC’s first chief data officer
“When you are trying to solve a problem, you may be able to do it faster yourself,” reflects Haffer, “but the product a team creates is better because it represents the intersection of different views. It will be of more value to your customers, who will be as diverse as the team that created the product.” Continue reading UMBC alumnus Chris Haffer becomes EEOC’s first chief data officer
UMBC astronomer Kenji Hamaguchi confirms binary star system produces cosmic rays
Producing cosmic rays, which also happens following a supernova, requires that particles be accelerated nearly to the speed of light. “We found that the accelerated particles are really energetic, which is much more than we expected from this star,” says Kenji Hamaguchi, the lead author on the study. Continue reading UMBC astronomer Kenji Hamaguchi confirms binary star system produces cosmic rays
UMBC and partners launch project to provide fresh fish to underserved communities
“UMBC is proud to be part of this important collaboration, applying scientific innovation in aquaculture to offer a healthy source of food for our local communities,” said UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. Continue reading UMBC and partners launch project to provide fresh fish to underserved communities
UMBC men’s basketball nominated for “Best Moment” at ESPY Awards
In the wake of March Madness, UMBC men’s basketball is now on the edge of another monumental achievement. UMBC’s bracket-busting win over University of Virginia at the NCAA tournament has been nominated for an ESPY Award as the “Best Moment” … Continue reading UMBC men’s basketball nominated for “Best Moment” at ESPY Awards
UMBC launches infrastructure-focused cybersecurity research collaboration with Japanese and UK partners
The new research initiative focused on cybersecurity for critical national infrastructures, including information technology, public transit, and financial services. Continue reading UMBC launches infrastructure-focused cybersecurity research collaboration with Japanese and UK partners
UMBC’s Evan Avila wins iOme Challenge with ideas to help millennials save for retirement
Contest judge David Wegge, of St. Norbert College, said Evan’s entry, “demonstrated great policy depth, a keen understanding of the challenges millennials face, and creativity in devising solutions that are achievable for this age cohort.” Continue reading UMBC’s Evan Avila wins iOme Challenge with ideas to help millennials save for retirement
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.” It found that the University System of Maryland (USM) has made great progress in increasing the number of students who earn degrees in cyber-related fields, and that programs like those at UMBC can help meet growing demand for cybersecurity professionals. 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’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
New global ranking lists UMBC in the top 3.5 percent of universities worldwide
The Center for World University Rankings (CWUR) has again named UMBC one of top universities in the nation and worldwide. The 2018 – 19 CWUR list features UMBC among the top 170 U.S. universities and in the top 3.5% of 18,000 global higher education institutions evaluated. Continue reading New global ranking lists UMBC in the top 3.5 percent of universities worldwide
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
Congrats, Class of 2018! UMBC celebrates students making history.
UMBC students have rewritten the record books in 2018. With graduation around the corner, and our soon-to-be new Retriever alumni preparing for graduate school, careers, and research around the world, we reflect on all they have achieved. Continue reading Congrats, Class of 2018! UMBC celebrates students making history.
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