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UMBC’s Riadul Islam receives NSF funding to secure cars against communication system attacks

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As vehicles become more advanced, opportunities increase for hackers to remotely attack their embedded systems, creating significant safety concerns for drivers and passengers. UMBC’s Riadul Islam, assistant professor of computer science and electrical engineering, received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study how to better detect and protect against these cyber attacks. Continue Reading UMBC’s Riadul Islam receives NSF funding to secure cars against communication system attacks

Ten million reads: UMBC researchers hit milestone in sharing knowledge through The Conversation

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Articles on The Conversation offer context to current events, explain natural phenomena, introduce new research in an accessible way, and more. “The Conversation helps us contribute to our public service mission as a public university,” says Vice President for Research Karl Steiner. “This milestone underscores the importance of academic researchers actively participating in the public discourse of complex issues.” Continue Reading Ten million reads: UMBC researchers hit milestone in sharing knowledge through The Conversation

Meet the UMBC alumni who built the Smithsonian’s Searchable Museum, expanding online access to African American history and culture

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Baltimore-based tech company Fearless and a team of UMBC alumni led the development of the the Searchable Museum to complement the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s “Slavery and Freedom” exhibition. The Fearless and NMAAHC teams worked together to reimagine this exhibit specifically for online audiences. Continue Reading Meet the UMBC alumni who built the Smithsonian’s Searchable Museum, expanding online access to African American history and culture

UMBC’s Mohamed Younis earns IEEE Fellow distinction as a leader in wireless network research

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Mohamed Younis has long been known as an innovator in wireless communications and networks, addressing complex protocol and security challenges. Now, he is one of the newest fellows of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The IEEE is a professional organization dedicated to advancing technology. It is the world’s leading and largest technical society, with over 400,000 members in more than 160 countries.The organization awards the IEEE Fellow distinction to members who have contributed to their fields in particularly significant ways. Continue Reading UMBC’s Mohamed Younis earns IEEE Fellow distinction as a leader in wireless network research

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HackUMBC 2021 brings together 1,400 creative students from 26 countries to solve challenges in their communities

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Last weekend, nearly 1,400 students from 90 institutions across 26 countries, including Egypt, Switzerland, and Ethiopia, participated in hackUMBC’s annual fall hackathon. The 36-hour event encouraged students to collaborate with each other to develop projects addressing a range of real-world challenges.  Continue Reading HackUMBC 2021 brings together 1,400 creative students from 26 countries to solve challenges in their communities

UMBC’s Tinoosh Mohsenin develops COVID-Matter framework to determine severity of respiratory disease

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When COVID-19 upended daily life a year and a half ago, scientists and engineers worldwide responded with new research on detecting, tracking, and managing cases. UMBC’s Tinoosh Mohsenin, associate professor of computer science and electrical engineering, has partnered with UMB’s Mohammad Sajadi to develop COVID-Matter. It’s a technology to identify respiratory disease, associated symptoms, and their severity. Continue Reading UMBC’s Tinoosh Mohsenin develops COVID-Matter framework to determine severity of respiratory disease

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After COVID halted global travel, UMBC’s newest Fulbright Scholars begin their journeys

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Senior year ended with a surprising turn of events for Dominique Ross ‘21 and Yianni Karabatis ‘21. Both received prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for 2021 – 2022. But, like many Fulbright recipients, their Fulbright experiences were initially stalled due to COVID-19. Now, with immunization and continued mask requirements, international travel is once again possible for Fulbright recipients. Continue Reading After COVID halted global travel, UMBC’s newest Fulbright Scholars begin their journeys

Patricia Young’s new book explores emerging ed-tech trends and how COVID has changed the future of the field

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“COVID has already changed the way we think and approach technology innovation,” says Patricia Young, associate professor of education. “These are reasons why educational technologies and technology-enhanced learning must keep pace with trends in design and technology.”  Continue Reading Patricia Young’s new book explores emerging ed-tech trends and how COVID has changed the future of the field

UMBC, State of Maryland launch Maryland Institute for Innovative Computing at cyber summit

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The MIIC will address pressing challenges related to computing, analytics, and workforce in state agencies, with a focus on cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data science. “Maryland is showing the way by creating this innovative partnership that brings together experienced faculty and students…with state agencies that need support facing pressing challenges,” says Anupam Joshi, director of UMBC’s Center for Cybersecurity. Continue Reading UMBC, State of Maryland launch Maryland Institute for Innovative Computing at cyber summit

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UMBC economics students win 2021 iOme Challenge, a national competition for innovating retirement policy

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“The iOME Challenge is an opportunity for UMBC students to further develop their research, writing, and presentation skills in the context of an important real-world topic,” says Douglas Lamdin, professor of economics. “It’s something that can only happen when you go beyond the classroom.” Continue Reading UMBC economics students win 2021 iOme Challenge, a national competition for innovating retirement policy

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