Isaac Kinde ’05, biological sciences, has been named to Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30: The Rising Stars Transforming Science And Health” list, a group of young scientists who “reflect the way that the health care landscape is transforming for the better, opening up to revolutionary new ideas and new approaches.” Kinde is currently an M.D./Ph.D. candidate at the Johns Hopkins University. Forbes reports that: “Kinde is developing techniques to improve the accuracy of DNA sequencing technology and demonstrating that it might be used to detect cancers arising from the colon, pancreas, and ovaries in a simple, noninvasive manner. Already, several… Continue Reading Kinde ’05, BioSci, on Forbes “30 Under 30” List for Transforming Health & Science
UMBC Computer Science Alumni Donald Miner ’06, Ph.D. ’10, and Adam Shook ’09 (M.S. expected ’13) have written a book on the popular MapReduce paradigm that has revolutionized the way collections of computers are used to process large amounts of data in parallel. Their book, MapReduce Design Patterns Building Effective Algorithms and Analytics for Hadoop and Other Systems, was published by O’Reilly Media in December. “Adam and I were teaching Hadoop classes and we saw a gap: students would pick up on how hadoop worked mechanically, but struggled to understand how to solve problems with it,” explains Donald, who now… Continue Reading CSEE Alums Miner ’06, Ph.D. ’10, and Shook ’09, Publish Book
As we’ve mentioned many times before on this blog, philanthropy is intensely personal. Which is why the story behind the naming gift made by Todd Carton ’77, interdisciplinary studies, is especially touching; the gift honors his late brother. Carton has always been interested in the arts, as was his brother, so when he heard about the new Performing Arts and Humanities Building at UMBC, he was eager to see the space students from all disciplines would be able to be touched by the arts. His gift — the naming of the building’s new box office — will not only help… Continue Reading VIDEO – Portraits of Giving: Todd Carton ’77, INDS
The David Mikow Art Gallery — which opened this fall in the Catonsville home of UMBC political science professor Carolyn Forestiere — will feature an array of “Images in Print,” all created by UMBC alumni and students. The show is co-curated by visual art professors Calvin Custen and Irene Chan, and opens this Friday, December 7, 5-7 p.m. The work of the following alumni will be shown (all visual arts majors, unless noted): Sandy Chiang ’11, Elizabeth Guidara ’11, polisci, Erin Johnson ’12, Boram Lee ’12, Ka Lai Lou ’11, Brittney Nichols ’12, Sohee Oh ’11, Pat Sedlander ’12, Jenna… Continue Reading Catonsville Gallery to Feature Alumni and Student Printmakers
Name: Micaela A. Perez Ferrero ’13 Major: Political Science Scholarships: Alumni Association Scholarship, Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program, The Shattuck Family Entrepreneurial Scholars Program, and The UMBC Political Science Department Q: How important is it for you to have received these scholarships? A: Without scholarships, I would not be at UMBC. Scholarships have not only allowed me to attend a 4 year university, but it also allowed me to attend UMBC. Scholarships have given me the opportunity to achieve my goals and dreams, and I am sincerely grateful for all those who have contributed to each of my scholarships. Q:… Continue Reading Student Scholarship Q&A: Micaela A. Perez Ferrero ’13
Nearly 90 current students and UMBC alumni talked life after college at the annual “Sweeten Up Your Network” speed networking event on November 28. Sponsored by the Student Alumni Association, the event allowed alumni from a variety of backgrounds to share their real-world expertise with students looking to hone their networking skills. “The SAA students and I are very happy with the outcome of Sweeten Up Your Network this year,” said Cindy Greenwood, alumni programming coordinator. “The event grew from about 50 attendees last year to nearly 90 this year and we have received great feedback about the conversations that… Continue Reading Alums Help Current Students “Sweeten Up” Their Networks
Angel Chinn ’08, dance, was featured in The Gazette this month when her newly formed dance company, NonaLee Dance Theatre, was slated to perform an adventurous, site-specific program at Joe’s Movement Emporium in Mount Rainier. In the article, Chinn speaks about her switch from competitive running and studying education, to pursuing a degree in dance at UMBC. Read the full story here. Chinn created the NonaLee Dance Theatre in 2011 with the intention of giving dancers with diverse backgrounds the “opportunity to perform and grow artistically.” The dance troupe has evolved since its induction, but always aims to bring its own… Continue Reading Chinn ’03, Dance, Featured in Gazette
Katrin Patterson ’11, a double major in anthropology and gender and women’s studies, was featured this month on the Volunteer Maryland website for her role with Ardmore Enterprises, through which she will launch a volunteer program that will bring more awareness to the capabilities of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities Read the Volunteer Maryland story here. Patterson, who graduated cum laude, was a France and Merrick Scholarship and the Walter Sondheim Maryland Non-Profit Leadership Scholarship, as well as a member of the President’s Commission for Women. After graduation, she traveled to the University of Botswana on a Fulbright research… Continue Reading Patterson ’11, Anthropology/GWS, Featured on Volunteer Maryland
Maryland State Delegate Jon Cardin ’96, MPP, has formed an exploratory committee for a potential run for Maryland attorney general in 2014, according to an AP article published in the Daily Record. Cardin, who is the nephew of the recently re-elected U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, is currently serving his third term as delegate for Baltimore County. The AP story notes, “According to a report in the Gazette newspapers of Montgomery County, Jon Cardin will be holding a fundraiser for the exploratory committee on Dec. 4 at a private home in Baltimore.” Cardin, who has represented residents of northwest Baltimore County… Continue Reading Del. Cardin ’96, MPP, Exploring Potential AG Run
Name: Savita Moses ’13 Major: Information Systems Scholarship: Alumni Association Scholarship Q: Why did you decide to come to UMBC? A: I was a part of a Pre-College Program offered by University of Maryland, College Park and we went on many college tours throughout the area. UMBC was one of the places we visited and toured. I fell in love with the campus as soon as I stepped onto it; I felt right at home. I had some friends that went here, so I began researching the university and talking to them about it. It seemed like everything I wanted… Continue Reading Student Scholarship Q&A: Savita Moses ’13
“Ace of Cakes” star baker Jeffrey “Duff” Goldman ’97, history, was spotted blending into the crowd for Baltimore city jury duty today, the Baltimore Sun reported. Although, from the sound of it, he was a bit upstaged by fellow Baltimore star Olympian Michael Phelps. Read the Baltimore Sun story here. Goldman, who was named a UMBC Outstanding Alumnus of the Year in the Humanities in 2009, spent at least part of his day of civic duty tweeting about hot dog water, the Sun story said.
Volunteerism is a wonderful way of showing you care. And UMBC’s students care A LOT about their community, if this post on UMBC’s Breaking Ground site is any indication: -Watch videos about UMBC’s upcoming Alternative School Break 2013 Among the projects planned for spring 2013: Working with the ARC of Carroll County; Looking at life through the eyes of a refugee; Helping Baltimore city’s homeless population; Even implementing health care teachings a la Patch Adams (see above). As Kayla Keelan, graduate coordinator for service in UMBC’s Office of Student Life, explains, “This program, built around service, critical thinking and reflection,… Continue Reading VIDEO: Alternate School Break Lets Students Give Back
