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UMBC and Morgan Stanley support students and research in data-intensive computing fields

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The collaboration is made possible by Morgan Stanley’s contribution of $125,000 toward several UMBC initiatives, renewable annually for up to four additional years. “Morgan Stanley already employs so many UMBC graduates and student interns,” says Anupam Joshi, UMBC’s chair of computer science and electrical engineering. “This scholarship fund further supports our shared commitment to developing a diverse talent pool for the future.” Continue Reading UMBC and Morgan Stanley support students and research in data-intensive computing fields

UMBC’s Alan Sherman and colleagues receive over $5M in NSF support for cybersecurity education

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The National Science Foundation recently awarded Alan Sherman, professor of computer science and electrical engineering (CSEE), two grants totaling over five million dollars to support his students and research at UMBC. Sherman will work with several faculty across campus, including Rick Forno and Dhananjay Phatak (CSEE) and Linda Oliva (education). Continue Reading UMBC’s Alan Sherman and colleagues receive over $5M in NSF support for cybersecurity education

Alumni startup at bwtech@UMBC earns unique award for artificial intelligence work with UMBC research team

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RedShred—cofounded by two UMBC alumni and housed in the bwtech@UMBC incubator—has received a rare Phase II Small Business Innovation Research Award from the National Science Foundation to expand in a new direction, in collaboration with UMBC faculty and graduate students. Continue Reading Alumni startup at bwtech@UMBC earns unique award for artificial intelligence work with UMBC research team

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UMBC offers a national model for cyber workforce development, says new report

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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

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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

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Three UMBC students access unique study abroad opportunities as Boren and Gilman Scholars

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“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

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