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UMBC’s Lavik and Bieberich develop new approach to nanoparticles that stop internal bleeding

Nov 23, 2021 / 2 minutes of reading

When a person experiences a trauma that leads to significant bleeding, the first few minutes are critical. It’s important that they receive intravenous medication quickly to control the bleeding, but delivering the medication at the right rate can prove challenging. Slower infusions can cause fewer negative reactions, but the medication might not work fast enough, particularly in the case of a serious trauma. Continue Reading UMBC’s Lavik and Bieberich develop new approach to nanoparticles that stop internal bleeding

UMBC students take second place in national ChemE Jeopardy competition for second year in a row

Nov 16, 2021 / 2 minutes of reading

Nearly 1,400 students from 90 institutions across 26 countries, including Egypt, Switzerland, and Ethiopia, participated in hackUMBC’s annual fall hackathon. The 36-hour event encouraged students to collaborate with each other to develop projects addressing a range of real-world challenges. Meet UMBC students on some of the winning teams. Continue Reading UMBC students take second place in national ChemE Jeopardy competition for second year in a row

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HackUMBC 2021 brings together 1,400 creative students from 26 countries to solve challenges in their communities

Nov 11, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

Last weekend, nearly 1,400 students from 90 institutions across 26 countries, including Egypt, Switzerland, and Ethiopia, participated in hackUMBC’s annual fall hackathon. The 36-hour event encouraged students to collaborate with each other to develop projects addressing a range of real-world challenges. Continue Reading HackUMBC 2021 brings together 1,400 creative students from 26 countries to solve challenges in their communities

New study led by UMBC’s Qianqian Song furthers understanding of atmospheric dust’s role in climate

Nov 8, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

“These results are important because spatial variation of dust around the globe can help determine whether dust is cooling or warming the planet overall,” which is still unknown, Qianqian Song says. Using new techniques to identify dust among all atmospheric particles opens up new avenues for research in this area. Continue Reading New study led by UMBC’s Qianqian Song furthers understanding of atmospheric dust’s role in climate

Scientists may be underestimating Arctic ecosystem changes, new UMBC research shows

Nov 5, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

A metric that climate scientists rely on, called NDVI, has limitations that may be causing them to misinterpret their results. Fred Huemmrich’s new paper suggests “that there very well may be more ecological change going on at high latitudes than we are perceiving, if we’re leaning on NDVI as the metric we’re using to detect these changes.” Continue Reading Scientists may be underestimating Arctic ecosystem changes, new UMBC research shows

NASA awards $72 million for new UMBC-led Earth science research partnership

Oct 28, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

NASA has announced a major award of $72 million over three years for the new Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research (GESTAR) II center. UMBC serves as the lead for a national consortium and will receive over $38 million. Morgan State University serves as the primary partner. The GESTAR II consortium will support over 120 researchers, creating extensive opportunities for breakthroughs in earth and atmospheric science research. Continue Reading NASA awards $72 million for new UMBC-led Earth science research partnership

UMBC’s Tinoosh Mohsenin develops COVID-Matter framework to determine severity of respiratory disease

Oct 26, 2021 / 4 minutes of reading

When COVID-19 upended daily life a year and a half ago, scientists and engineers worldwide responded with new research on detecting, tracking, and managing cases. UMBC’s Tinoosh Mohsenin, associate professor of computer science and electrical engineering, has partnered with UMB’s Mohammad Sajadi to develop COVID-Matter. It’s a technology to identify respiratory disease, associated symptoms, and their severity. Continue Reading UMBC’s Tinoosh Mohsenin develops COVID-Matter framework to determine severity of respiratory disease

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UMBC alumnus Kafui Dzirasa is named an HHMI Investigator, elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Oct 26, 2021 / 2 minutes of reading

Kafui Dzirasa ‘01, M8, chemical engineering, recently earned two highly prestigious honors distinctive even among leaders in the medical and life sciences: an HHMI Investigator award and election to the National Academy of Medicine. His work examines the role of the brain’s electrical activity in psychiatric illness, including depression, bipolar disorder, and addiction, with the goal of creating mechanisms to disrupt these disorders. Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Kafui Dzirasa is named an HHMI Investigator, elected to the National Academy of Medicine

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After COVID halted global travel, UMBC’s newest Fulbright Scholars begin their journeys

Oct 20, 2021 / 6 minutes of reading

Senior year ended with a surprising turn of events for Dominique Ross ‘21 and Yianni Karabatis ‘21. Both received prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for 2021 – 2022. But, like many Fulbright recipients, their Fulbright experiences were initially stalled due to COVID-19. Now, with immunization and continued mask requirements, international travel is once again possible for Fulbright recipients. Continue Reading After COVID halted global travel, UMBC’s newest Fulbright Scholars begin their journeys

UMBC’s Reem Hannun to co-lead urban air quality study with NOAA Climate Award

Oct 12, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

Emissions from household products are on the rise compared to emissions from combustion engines, but their effect on air quality is poorly understood. “So, if we want to have a better understanding of air quality, now and as climate continues to change, we really need to be able to understand how the chemistry changes with this new class of emissions,” says Reem Hannun. “It’s a new, interesting dynamic.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Reem Hannun to co-lead urban air quality study with NOAA Climate Award

UMBC’s Yonathan Zohar to lead $10 million partnership to scale land-based salmon aquaculture

Oct 7, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

“The mission is to enable an innovative, effective, and sustainable U.S. Atlantic salmon production platform that will transform the U.S. food and aquaculture systems and secure and increase high-quality and affordable seafood production for the world,” Yonathan Zohar says. Continue Reading UMBC’s Yonathan Zohar to lead $10 million partnership to scale land-based salmon aquaculture

Patricia Young’s new book explores emerging ed-tech trends and how COVID has changed the future of the field

Sep 22, 2021 / 5 minutes of reading

“COVID has already changed the way we think and approach technology innovation,” says Patricia Young, associate professor of education. “These are reasons why educational technologies and technology-enhanced learning must keep pace with trends in design and technology.” Continue Reading Patricia Young’s new book explores emerging ed-tech trends and how COVID has changed the future of the field