Through the fellowship, Iyelli Ichile will be an instructor in the Africana studies department, and she will conduct research on Maryland African American history and culture to support the Reginald F. Lewis Museum’s permanent collection. Continue Reading UMBC and Reginald F. Lewis Museum announce first Africana studies postdoctoral fellow In a World Bank forum, Prof. Gindling, an expert on the impacts of minimum wage policy in Latin America, spoke about the roles of wages and enforcement of minimum wage policy in employment and economic outcomes in the developing world. Continue Reading Tim Gindling and global colleagues discuss minimum wage policies in live video chat Berger, coordinator of student life for campus and civic engagement, has been named chair of the American Democracy Project (ADP) Steering Committee for 2016-17. Continue Reading Craig Berger named to new leadership position with the American Democracy Project “When we think about evaluating the impact of the arts and humanities, we should start by thinking about what life will be like without these everyday studies of ourselves,” explains psychology Ph.D. student Tahira Mahdi in a segment on WYPR. Continue Reading Tahira Mahdi, Ph.D. student, describes how the arts and humanities impact lives in radio interview Students in the program were 92 percent more likely to complete their degrees than peers not in the program. “We’re pleased that the model has helped so many students to reach their goals,” says Renetta Tull. Continue Reading New research highlights Dissertation House as an effective support model for minority STEM Ph.D. candidates After getting its start in the back of a biology classroom, 4SW has gone on to win awards and visit the White House. The members’ stellar teamwork and talent bring cutting-edge research alive. Continue Reading Secret Society of Science Songwriters creates music videos inspired by UMBC chemistry labs Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams ’06 Ph.D., public policy, now deputy surgeon general, is one of several public policy alumni to be recognized with a high-level appointment in recent months. Continue Reading UMBC School of Public Policy alumni advance as leaders in higher education and public health “SURF’s growth demonstrates the commitment of UMBC to undergraduate research and getting the next generation of researchers prepared,” says Lasse Lindahl. More than 250 people turned out for the August event to learn what 83 intrepid undergrads have been up to this summer. Continue Reading Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights next generation of scientists UMBC professors are navigating the startup economy – and finding harmony between research and commerce. By Elizabeth Heubeck ’91 UMBC professor of music Linda Dusman found herself sitting next to UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III at a UMBC Orchestra concert in 2010. Between movements, she whispered snippets of background information about the music to one of the orchestra’s biggest fans. Because Dusman is a musical composer with a deeply ingrained respect for the traditions of classical concerts, the experience provided a rare “aha” moment. What if there was a way to convey real-time information about the music and its… Continue Reading Music To Market Founding UMBC faculty across disciplines reflect on building a new public university. By Richard Byrne ’86 UMBC opened its doors on September 19, 1966. But as concrete was poured and red bricks were laid, founding chancellor Albin O. Kuhn and founding dean of faculty Homer Schamp were also recruiting faculty members for a new research institution. In a 1994 oral history interview conducted by Ed Orser, emeritus professor of American studies, Kuhn observed that adventure and ambition were his key selling points to recruits. “[T]hat was the thing we talked about a lot when we were trying to attract original… Continue Reading Want to be a Pioneer? UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, takes your questions. The powerful connection between research and teaching has been a foundation to UMBC’s success. Why is this vital link so important to the university community? What makes this relationship special at UMBC? – Richard Byrne ’86, English When I talk with students and parents, or with donors, or with legislators about the uniqueness of UMBC, I invariably address the relationship between research and teaching at the university. People often want to know why research universities expect their faculty to teach fewer courses than faculty at comprehensive institutions or community colleges. Parents… Continue Reading Up on the Roof – Summer 2016 My favorite part of this job is telling stories. Writing the story of our founding faculty in this issue is among the most enjoyable tales I’ve told so far. Some highlights for me: * Listening to Robert Burchard, emeritus professor of biology, talk about launching a research lab in the earliest days of the university, with basic equipment at UMBC and the use of more specialized equipment at USDA labs in Beltsville: “The most important thing in my toolkit was a microscope,” he said. “I was asking interesting questions. I adapted.” * Talking with Marilyn Demorest, emerita professor of psychology,… Continue Reading To You – Summer 2016
UMBC and Reginald F. Lewis Museum announce first Africana studies postdoctoral fellow
Tim Gindling and global colleagues discuss minimum wage policies in live video chat
Craig Berger named to new leadership position with the American Democracy Project
Tahira Mahdi, Ph.D. student, describes how the arts and humanities impact lives in radio interview
New research highlights Dissertation House as an effective support model for minority STEM Ph.D. candidates
Secret Society of Science Songwriters creates music videos inspired by UMBC chemistry labs
UMBC School of Public Policy alumni advance as leaders in higher education and public health
Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights next generation of scientists
Music To Market
Want to be a Pioneer?
Up on the Roof – Summer 2016
To You – Summer 2016
