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Windfall Prophets

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UMBC is at the center of Maryland’s growing  efforts to harness the energy of the wind. Ocean City is the Maryland destination most associated with the summer. But some- day the resort may also be known for a nearby wind farm that could help the state put a dent in its greenhouse gas emissions and the rising costs of generating power. Both this summer and last summer, UMBC scientists, using a remote sensing technology called LIDAR (Light Detection and Ranging), have been helping the state of Maryland in wind resource assessment efforts to develop the state’s wind energy farms in… Continue Reading Windfall Prophets

Outstanding Faculty: Dr. Anne Spence

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and dedication to UMBC. Today we’re talking with Dr. Anne Spence, Department of Mechanical Engineering, about her career working as a professor at UMBC. Name: Dr. Anne Spence Job Title: Professor of the Practice, Department of Mechanical Engineering Award Category: Outstanding Faculty Q: Why did you choose to teach at UMBC? I chose to teach at UMBC because of its diverse student body, the strength of the undergraduate engineering programs, and the freedom to… Continue Reading Outstanding Faculty: Dr. Anne Spence

Alums in the News: Hill, Westervelt, Sahler, and DeGuzman

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Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Working at Lockheed Martin and having a passion for STEM education, Stephanie C. Hill ’86, computer science and economics, describes her path with STEM education as unexpected. After taking  a programming class she became fascinated with the course and changed her career plans accordingly. Hill now works at Lockheed Martin, providing IT solutions to federal services such as Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, and more. Due to her hard work and desire to spread STEM education, Hill… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Hill, Westervelt, Sahler, and DeGuzman

Alums in the News: Mayhew, Giardino, Merki, and VanDyke

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Here at UMBC, we take pride in what our alums accomplish after graduation. Take a moment to see which Retrievers have been on the move and making news! Alumnus Jaimes Mayhew ‘10, imaging and digital arts, Icelandic Fulbright Scholar and IMDA MFA, will participate in an imaging and digital arts event along with Neja Tomšič, taking place on Thursday, November 6, from noon to 1 p.m. In 2008, Tomšič founded the Museum of Transitory Art in Solvenia. She deals with creating open platform media, public art projects, along with publications and interviews with international artists. Her goal is to bring more… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Mayhew, Giardino, Merki, and VanDyke

Round Up: UMBC in the News, 9/26

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One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. Tom Cronin, Biology, Washington Post on Camouflage Felipe Filomeno, Political Science, Participates in United Nations Donald Norris, Public Policy, on WJZ 13 and in The Baltimore Sun Maurice Berger, CADVC, Latest “Race Story” in The New York Times   Read more at UMBC Insights!

Outstanding Alumnus: Gib Mason ’95

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and dedication to UMBC. Today we’re talking with Gib Mason ‘95, economics, about his career working as the Chief Operating Officer and Director of the Center for Leadership and Innovation by improving the UMBC Training Centers. Name: Gib Mason ’95, economics Job Title: Chief Operating Officer & Director of the Center for Leadership and Innovation, UMBC Training Centers Award Category: Distinguished Service Q: Why did you choose to attend UMBC, and how do you continue to… Continue Reading Outstanding Alumnus: Gib Mason ’95

[PHOTOS] Update: Performing Arts and Humanities Building

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The new Performing Arts and Humanities Building, or PAHB, aptly named for the departments it houses, opens this fall to the UMBC campus and community. The construction was completed in two phases: the first section was home to the Department of English, the Dresher Center for Humanities, the Department of Theatre, the Linehan Artist Scholars Program, and the Humanities Scholars Program, and the second included the Department of Dance, Music, Philosophy, and Ancient Studies. However, the focus of the building now rests on the many theatres, performance halls, and sound studios. Performance Spaces There are five main performance halls in… Continue Reading [PHOTOS] Update: Performing Arts and Humanities Building

Outstanding Alumnus: Isaac Kinde ’05

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and dedication to UMBC. Today we’re talking with Isaac Kinde ‘05, biological science, about his research with cancer diagnostics.  Name: Isaac Kinde ’05, biological science Title: M.D./Ph.D. Candidate, The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Award Category: Rising Star Q: Please tell us a little about why you chose to attend UMBC and what, if any, involvement you have with the university currently. The Meyerhoff Program was the most important reason why I chose… Continue Reading Outstanding Alumnus: Isaac Kinde ’05

Meet the Alumni Leadership: Ken Pittman ’80

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Name: Kenneth L. Pittman ‘80, economics, CFP®, ChFC®, CLU® Employer: PNC Wealth Management Alumni leadership role: President of the UMBC Alumni Association Board of Directors Q: Where are you from originally? Annapolis, MD Q: What’s your favorite UMBC memory? Meeting my (future) wife at Dr. Peake’s Halloween Party Q: Why are you involved in an alumni board or chapter? If you are not part of the solution, you are part of the problem. Q: Do you have a favorite hobby or pastime? Power boating and scuba diving. Q: If you were an Olympian, what would be your sport/activity of choice?… Continue Reading Meet the Alumni Leadership: Ken Pittman ’80

Outstanding Alumnus: Michael Adelstein ’96

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and dedication to UMBC. Today we’re talking with Michael Adelstein ‘96, biochemistry and molecular biology, about his career as CEO of Potomac Photonics, Inc.  Name: Michael Adelstein ’96, biochemistry and molecular biology Job Title: CEO, Potomac Photonics, Inc. Award Category: Natural and Mathematical Sciences Q: Why did you choose to attend UMBC, and how do you continue to be involved with the university? I chose to attend UMBC because I felt it provided… Continue Reading Outstanding Alumnus: Michael Adelstein ’96

Outstanding Alumna: Dr. Claudia Pearce '89

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and dedication to UMBC. Today we’re talking with Dr. Claudia Pearce ‘89, computer science, about her career working with the NSA as Senior Computer Science Authority. Name: Dr. Claudia Pearce ’89 M.S., ’94 Ph.D., computer science Job Title: Senior Computer Science Authority, NSA Award Category: Engineering and Information Technology Q: Why did you choose to attend UMBC? I chose UMBC because of the quality of the computer science program and its central Maryland… Continue Reading Outstanding Alumna: Dr. Claudia Pearce '89

Outstanding Alumna: Dr. Claudia Pearce ’89

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Over the next few weeks we’ll be introducing you to this year’s Alumni Award winners. The UMBC Alumni Association proudly honors distinguished alumni and faculty for their accomplishments and dedication to UMBC. Today we’re talking with Dr. Claudia Pearce ‘89, computer science, about her career working with the NSA as Senior Computer Science Authority. Name: Dr. Claudia Pearce ’89 M.S., ’94 Ph.D., computer science Job Title: Senior Computer Science Authority, NSA Award Category: Engineering and Information Technology Q: Why did you choose to attend UMBC? I chose UMBC because of the quality of the computer science program and its central Maryland… Continue Reading Outstanding Alumna: Dr. Claudia Pearce ’89

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