President Hrabowski discusses the importance of connecting STEM with the arts, humanities and social sciences

May 9, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“One of the ways we can get students to appreciate what STEM can do for our country is through the humanities, not only through reading skills, but understanding many of the ethical issues involved in the achievement gap, in health disparities, and in the environmental issues that we face.” – Dr. Hrabowski on The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU. Continue Reading President Hrabowski discusses the importance of connecting STEM with the arts, humanities and social sciences

Ellen Handler Spitz speaks with pediatricians about connections between early reading and child health

May 6, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“More and more people are grasping how central the humanities are to good medical practice, to establishing trust, and to the fostering of cultural understanding,” says Professor Spitz. Continue Reading Ellen Handler Spitz speaks with pediatricians about connections between early reading and child health

UMBC to have strong presence at the 2016 Latin American Studies Association Conference

May 6, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. This year, several UMBC faculty across disciplines are organizing conference panel discussions and presenting their research. Continue Reading UMBC to have strong presence at the 2016 Latin American Studies Association Conference

Michele Stites shares research at White House Operation Educate the Educators event

May 2, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“We need to make sure we are supporting military families,” says Stites. “We can’t provide all of the answers, but we can help provide resources and be more responsive to families’ needs.” Continue Reading Michele Stites shares research at White House Operation Educate the Educators event

Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work

Apr 29, 2016 / 7 minutes of reading

The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and curious first-time visitors alike. Continue Reading Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work

Visiting artists inspire collaboration at UMBC

Apr 26, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

Award winning composer Susan Botti and poet Linda Gregerson will be on campus this week, presenting several events on April 27 and 28 that highlight their collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches in the arts. These will include a Meet the Composer talk and q&a with with Susan Botti; Resonating Poetry, Words with Music with Botti and Gregerson discussing the collaborative process of creating a work together; and Twice Told Tales: Adapting Ancient Stories in Contemporary Arts, a talk by Linda Gregerson, currently UMBC writer-in-residence in the English department. The culmination of their visit to UMBC will be Moon and Myth, a concert of contemporary vocal chamber music… Continue Reading Visiting artists inspire collaboration at UMBC

UMBC public historian Denise Meringolo and alumnus Joe Tropea discuss crowdsourcing history on WYPR

Apr 26, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

A year after the Baltimore Uprising of 2015, Meringolo and Tropea discuss their work to gather and preserve a diverse range of perspectives and experiences to empower community members to share their own narratives. Continue Reading UMBC public historian Denise Meringolo and alumnus Joe Tropea discuss crowdsourcing history on WYPR

Biology grad Corey Carter named 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year

Apr 25, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“[Corey] gives students the tools and confidence they need to be in charge of their own learning and places an emphasis on critical thinking,” shares BCPS Superintendent Dallas Dance, of the celebrated science teacher. Continue Reading Biology grad Corey Carter named 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year

Talented students to share passion for research and creative expression at 20th annual URCAD

Apr 25, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (April 27) is a must-see, campus-wide event featuring a diverse array of performances, film screenings, exhibits, posters, and talks. Continue Reading Talented students to share passion for research and creative expression at 20th annual URCAD

UMBC has strong presence at the 2016 TESOL International Convention and 50th anniversary celebration

Apr 21, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs had many major roles at the event, demonstrating UMBC’s impact around the globe in TESOL. Continue Reading UMBC has strong presence at the 2016 TESOL International Convention and 50th anniversary celebration

UMBC artists recognized for excellence through highly competitive awards

Apr 20, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

Funding for individual artists is often scarce and always highly competitive, but the Baltimore-Washington region is fortunate to have both state and private organizations awarding funds directly to individual artists. Award announcements this spring include many UMBC students, alumni and faculty, whose recognition speaks to ongoing artistic excellence at UMBC. The Maryland State Arts Council’s annual Individual Artist Award (IAA) “recognizes the importance of artists and their works of excellence to the cultural vibrancy of Maryland.” The award categories cycle every three years and this year awards were given within the disciplines of Creative Non-Fiction/Fiction, Media/Digital/Electronic Arts, Theater Solo Performance, Painting,… Continue Reading UMBC artists recognized for excellence through highly competitive awards

Professor Kate Brown named 2016 Carnegie Fellow for nuclear disaster research

Apr 19, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

“I’m hopeful that this fellowship will help bring greater visibility and support to the high-level scholarship that exists in the humanities and social sciences not only nationwide, but also here at UMBC,” Brown says. Continue Reading Professor Kate Brown named 2016 Carnegie Fellow for nuclear disaster research