UMBC researchers from across the humanities and social sciences recently earned press coverage for their work exploring factors that shape K–12 education in the United States. From inclusive language in classrooms to math pedagogy, each offers insights to spur change and further research to improve children’s educational experiences. Continue Reading UMBC researchers address diverse factors impacting U.S. schooling “Those of us lucky to teach in the academy have the responsibility and obligation where, when, and how we can to advance civic debates and enlightened discourse,” says John Rennie Short. Continue Reading UMBC’s John Rennie Short discusses globalization and urban issues in U.S. and international press “It’s only when there is a cultural difference, focusing on everybody from faculty, staff to administration, saying the success of students from different backgrounds is a top priority on campus—only then can you make a difference,” Pres. Hrabowski said. Continue Reading National media coverage of UMBC leadership highlights collaboration as key to inclusive campus culture “Historians can use narrative to explain seemingly complex issues, add nuance to national conversations, and highlight overlooked facts,” says Christy Ford Chapin—all of which she does in her award-winning book about health care in the United States. Continue Reading Christy Ford Chapin recalls lost history of the U.S. health care system in New York Times op-ed Mukherjee is creating a new model to more quickly and precisely detect particles dissolved in the ocean that can reduce survival of local marine life, cause algal blooms, and modulate global climate. She shares that at UMBC, “everyone is very helpful and open.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Lipi Mukherjee receives NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship for atmospheric physics research Their experiences will range from teaching English in Colombia to using animation to recreate Viking Age artifacts in Norway. Continue Reading Seven new UMBC grads to pursue Fulbright fellowships around the globe “Carole McCann’s contributions to UMBC have been simply transformational,” says Dean Scott Casper. As the Lipitz Professor, McCann is set to embark on a complex new research project of both local and national significance: exploring the history and impact of Planned Parenthood of Maryland. Continue Reading Carole McCann, feminist theory and population politics expert, named 2017 – 18 Lipitz Professor The work these legends did to support minority students “made a positive difference, and our students not only survived, but thrived,” shared Cynthia Hill, and President Hrabowski pointed out that UMBC now serves as a national model for elevating people from all backgrounds. Continue Reading Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students Várnai’s innovative algorithm detected key images taken by an instrument on NOAA’s DSCOVR satellite. The project has potential to improve understanding of how clouds affect Earth’s energy balance. Continue Reading UMBC’s Tamás Várnai helps identify surprising source of light flashes from Earth’s surface Two dramatic findings in mice suggest melanopsin, a retinal protein, may play a key role in regulating biological rhythms. If the findings hold in humans, further melanopsin research could eventually lead to treatments for disorders like non-24. Continue Reading Breakthrough UMBC vision research finds protein holds promise to treat biological clock disorders Michelle Starz-Gaiano’s interdisciplinary approach and creative ideas have been rewarded with an NSF grant for a project that could result in a paradigm shift in cell signaling research. “I can’t wait to get the answers,” she says. Continue Reading Michelle Starz-Gaiano’s new cell migration research may lead to more effective cancer treatments Summers reflects, “The satisfaction that goes with helping our students achieve their dreams, and showing colleagues elsewhere new ways that they can approach and support their own students, is a reward without measure.” Continue Reading Mike Summers honored as “Best Academic” by Baltimore Sun
UMBC researchers address diverse factors impacting U.S. schooling
UMBC’s John Rennie Short discusses globalization and urban issues in U.S. and international press
National media coverage of UMBC leadership highlights collaboration as key to inclusive campus culture
Christy Ford Chapin recalls lost history of the U.S. health care system in New York Times op-ed
UMBC’s Lipi Mukherjee receives NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship for atmospheric physics research
Seven new UMBC grads to pursue Fulbright fellowships around the globe
Carole McCann, feminist theory and population politics expert, named 2017 – 18 Lipitz Professor
Legends of Excellence Awards celebrate UMBC faculty and staff who inspire black and Latino students
UMBC’s Tamás Várnai helps identify surprising source of light flashes from Earth’s surface
Breakthrough UMBC vision research finds protein holds promise to treat biological clock disorders
Michelle Starz-Gaiano’s new cell migration research may lead to more effective cancer treatments
Mike Summers honored as “Best Academic” by Baltimore Sun
