UMBC doctoral student Jason Ashe and new Ph.D. recipient Erin Berry-McCrea have been selected for notable national honors as emerging leaders in work to address inequalities, in health care and in educational and professional spaces. Continue Reading UMBC’s Ashe and Berry-McCrea earn national honors for doctoral research addressing inequities Through international work, says Nohe, “Scholars transform their teaching and scope of experience and share that with UMBC faculty and students. The perspective and broad scope of references is truly invaluable, and we as scholars serve as ambassadors for our institutions abroad.” Continue Reading New Fulbright Accelerator connects CAHSS faculty with international opportunities Bradley believes “This is a world where engineers, designers, coders, visual artists, musicians, writers, mathematicians, economists—you name it—they are all needed to design living, working, and transportation spaces that are responsive to how humans age. This is a collective question that needs answers from all fields.” Continue Reading UMBC welcomes Dana Bradley as new dean of the Erickson School for Aging Studies “There should not be any student that limits their aspirations because they are unsure how to pursue a Ph.D. or because of financial constraints,” says Michael Hunt, a UMBC alumnus and Ph.D. student, and assistant director of the McNair Scholars Program. Continue Reading UMBC’s McNair Scholars Program prepares the next generation of leading researchers “In almost every indicator of health Black women are disproportionately impacted by various illnesses and more likely to die from chronic illness,” Abrams says. “I want to change this.” Continue Reading Jasmine Abrams receives an NIH grant to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma in Haiti Prof. Christine Mallinson serves as the center’s inaugural director. “Christine Mallinson’s innovative, collaborative scholarship has influenced academic debates, informed policy, and empowered communities,” says Dean Scott Casper. “I look forward to her leadership on behalf of UMBC’s social science research community.” Continue Reading UMBC inaugurates new center to serve as hub for social science research “What I am most excited for with the Center for Social Science Scholarship is the ability to spotlight the depth and breadth of the social science research that our faculty and students commit to on a daily basis,” says founding director Christine Mallinson. Continue Reading UMBC inaugurates new center to serve as hub for social science research “Teachers are the key lever to student success in the classroom,” Josh Michael says. “By developing their vast skill set in data analysis and engaging in changes to classroom practice, teachers can facilitate learning that creates a strong foundation for long-term success.” Continue Reading As Lakeland sees continued gains in math scores, UMBC expands local school partnerships “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 “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 “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 Arnold Lincove helps launch national center for research on school choice “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’s Ashe and Berry-McCrea earn national honors for doctoral research addressing inequities
New Fulbright Accelerator connects CAHSS faculty with international opportunities
UMBC welcomes Dana Bradley as new dean of the Erickson School for Aging Studies
UMBC’s McNair Scholars Program prepares the next generation of leading researchers
Jasmine Abrams receives an NIH grant to reduce HIV/AIDS stigma in Haiti
UMBC inaugurates new center to serve as hub for social science research
UMBC inaugurates new center to serve as hub for social science research
As Lakeland sees continued gains in math scores, UMBC expands local school partnerships
PIEoneer Awards recognize UMBC for career initiatives supporting international students
National “Humanities for All” initiative features innovative work by UMBC scholars
UMBC education policy expert Jane Arnold Lincove helps launch national center for research on school choice
UMBC alumnus Chris Haffer becomes EEOC’s first chief data officer
