Her Science Is the World’s
By leading the team behind the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, Kizzmekia Corbett has already changed the world—she is also helping change the future of research. Continue Reading Her Science Is the World’s
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Innovation and Social Impact
STEM professionals need to prioritize the social impact of their work. Interdisciplinary teams at UMBC are researching methods to support these efforts. Continue Reading Innovation and Social Impact
Study Shows AI-Generated Fake Reports Fool Experts
AIs can generate fake reports convincing enough to trick cybersecurity experts. These AIs could hinder efforts to defend against cyberattacks. Continue Reading Study Shows AI-Generated Fake Reports Fool Experts
SPARK IV: A New World?
UMBC artists are once again in the limelight at the annual SPARK pop-up gallery, a joint project with Towson University that can be enjoyed in person through June 26 at Maryland Art Place in downtown Baltimore. Continue Reading SPARK IV: A New World?
Losing Winter
Losing Winter, a new exhibition opening in mid-July at the Maryland Center for History and Culture (MCHC) in Baltimore, examines changes in winter weather patterns through photographs, video, and personal memory. Continue Reading Losing Winter
Are America’s schools safe for Asian Americans?
The rise in anti-Asian hate crimes during the pandemic has prompted many Asian American parents to enroll their children in remote learning. Continue Reading Are America’s schools safe for Asian Americans?
5 ways the Biden administration may help stem the loss of international students
President Biden’s promise to “lead with science and truth” will help reclaim lost ground by restoring U.S. leadership in science and technology. Continue Reading 5 ways the Biden administration may help stem the loss of international students
Why COVID-19 won’t kill cities
When density is no longer cursed by contagion, cities will reassert their magic, through their ability to enhance sharing, matching, and learning. Continue Reading Why COVID-19 won’t kill cities
Engineering can contribute to a reimagining of the US public health system
As public health becomes increasingly digital, systems engineering will begin to fill this critical public health knowledge gap. Continue Reading Engineering can contribute to a reimagining of the US public health system
FDA authorized first over-the-counter COVID-19 test – useful but not a game changer
The Ellume COVID-19 Home Test is expected to cost US$30, is easy to use, and produces results within 20 minutes. But it still has its limitations. Continue Reading FDA authorized first over-the-counter COVID-19 test – useful but not a game changer
Enshrined But Not Guaranteed
Marking the centennial of the 19th Amendment, three experts acknowledge how systemic racism plagued the women’s rights movement from its roots. Continue Reading Enshrined But Not Guaranteed
Virgin births from parthenogenesis: How females from some species can reproduce without males
In some cases, it allows females to generate their own mating partners. Continue Reading Virgin births from parthenogenesis: How females from some species can reproduce without males