People have pinned their hopes on quantum computers for the next leap forward in computing technology, “but my recent research has revealed that quantum computers will have limits of their own,” writes Sebastian Deffner, “and has suggested ways to figure out what those limits are.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Sebastian Deffner explains how the “quantum speed limit” may put brakes on quantum computers
The new finding “is attacking the bugaboo of this whole class of possible quantum computers,” says Jason Kestner. And yet, like so much in science, the finding “is something we stumbled across almost by accident,” says Michael Wolfe ’17. Continue Reading UMBC physicists’ finding has potential to springboard quantum computing to major advances
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance again recognizes the value of a UMBC degree in national ranking that combines affordability and exceptional academics. Continue Reading UMBC named a “Best Value University” for 8th year in a row
“As the biotechnology industry translates basic research from ‘bench to bedside,’ it needs a well-trained workforce,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. “The TLST program is designed from the ground up to meet that need through a flexible and interdisciplinary approach with intensive industry-inspired laboratory skills training.” Continue Reading UMBC launches program to prep students for biotech careers in partnership with Montgomery College and The Universities at Shady Grove
In total, 44 UMBC alumni who identify as African-American or black earned M.D.-Ph.D.s. M.D.-Ph.D. degrees, which combine scientific and medical education. Continue Reading UMBC leads nation in producing African-American undergraduates who pursue M.D.-Ph.D.s
Jennifer Sleeman, Ph.D. ’17, computer science, visiting assistant professor of computer science and electrical engineering, received an award from Microsoft’s “AI for Earth” program to continue to develop algorithms to model and predict scientific disciplines such as climate change. Continue Reading UMBC alumna and visiting faculty member receives grant from Microsoft’s “AI for Earth” program
“The scientific community thinks that the way this works is that females prefer the bells and whistles of their own species, and that’s how species stay apart,” Tamra Mendelson says. “And our research contradicts that.” Continue Reading UMBC study challenges established paradigm, suggests males pickier than females in mate choice
UMBC is among nine U.S. research universities and a major cancer institute that just announced plans to give would-be life scientists clear, standardized data on graduate school admissions, education and training opportunities, and career prospects. Continue Reading UMBC a founding partner in coalition to increase transparency on life science career prospects
On Thursday, December 7, UMBC hosted experts from industry and academia at the National Press Club to discuss the cyber challenges professionals face, and how those groups can work together to prepare future generations of cybersecurity professionals. Continue Reading UMBC hosts faculty, alumni and corporate partners at the National Press Club to discuss cybersecurity and industry challenges
Handling in-flight challenges on the spot showed the students “how the science gets done in real life,” Brian Carroll says. The flight experience met the initiative’s goal to provide experiential learning opportunities to expand students’ perspectives. Continue Reading UMBC students take flight to study weather, pollution in multi-institution initiative
“Unfortunately, many of the resources we found for opioid abuse didn’t target teens very well and were not reaching those who needed help,” said Agatha Turyahikayo, one of the students who received the award. Continue Reading UMBC students recognized with “Opioid Epidemic Challenge Award” by America East for designing app for teens
Improper circadian clock function has already been linked to illnesses from diabetes to depression in humans. Plant science could grow our understanding. “As researchers continue to untangle more about how these clocks work—including how they influence interactions between hosts and their invading pathogens and pests—new forms of specially-timed precision medicine could be on the horizon,” write Lu and Wiratan. Continue Reading UMBC biologists discuss human health applications of studying plants’ circadian rhythms in The Conversation
