The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation awarded Szeto a research fellow grant to continue his work on immunotherapy, and develop experimental tests and computational models that can help physicians more accurately predict how individual patients will respond to a similar type of immunotherapy. Continue Reading UMBC’s Greg Szeto works to better predict patient responses to immunotherapy
Multiple theories attempt to define yawning’s purpose. Still,“Yawning may have the dubious distinction of being the least understood common human behavior,” UMBC’s Bob Provine told NPR’s Morning Edition this spring. Continue Reading Why do we yawn? UMBC’s Bob Provine dives into a common, but still mysterious behavior on NPR
“We believe the economic impact of the iCyberCenter will be significant…and secure Maryland’s place in cybersecurity innovation in the world,” said Ellen Hemmerly, executive director of bwtech@UMBC, at the launch event. Continue Reading New iCyberCenter will help international cyber companies establish U.S. presence at bwtech@UMBC
Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping to summarize lengthy and complex legalese so people can more easily understand terms of service and similar agreements before they click “accept” to access a new app or online service. Continue Reading UMBC computer scientists explain how AI can help translate legalese before online users click “agree”
Mukherjee is creating a new model to more quickly and precisely detect particles dissolved in the ocean that can reduce survival of local marine life, cause algal blooms, and modulate global climate. She shares that at UMBC, “everyone is very helpful and open.” Continue Reading UMBC’s Lipi Mukherjee receives NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship for atmospheric physics research
Helena Mentis is seeing results in new research using activity trackers to assess movement and inform treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease, based in the finding that daily walking has been shown to benefit such patients. Continue Reading Helena Mentis examines how activity trackers can inform treatment plans for patients with Parkinson’s disease
The RISE Zone designation supports existing companies, new companies, and UMBC faculty interested in commercializing their work. Continue Reading bwtech@UMBC to expand economic impact through RISE Zone designation
Várnai’s innovative algorithm detected key images taken by an instrument on NOAA’s DSCOVR satellite. The project has potential to improve understanding of how clouds affect Earth’s energy balance. Continue Reading UMBC’s Tamás Várnai helps identify surprising source of light flashes from Earth’s surface
HackUMBC and The Shriver Center hosted a hackathon where students collaborated to build projects focused on solving problems and creating positive social outcomes. Continue Reading Hackathon inspires participants to “Innovate Good” through technology
Two dramatic findings in mice suggest melanopsin, a retinal protein, may play a key role in regulating biological rhythms. If the findings hold in humans, further melanopsin research could eventually lead to treatments for disorders like non-24. Continue Reading Breakthrough UMBC vision research finds protein holds promise to treat biological clock disorders
In remarks to his graduating class, Valedictorian Daniel Ocasio reflected, “At UMBC, people from all over the world, every race, every socioeconomic background, cooperate — not just exist together, but really work together — to better themselves and each other through education.” Continue Reading UMBC’s spring 2017 commencement honors each student’s story of achievement
Michelle Starz-Gaiano’s interdisciplinary approach and creative ideas have been rewarded with an NSF grant for a project that could result in a paradigm shift in cell signaling research. “I can’t wait to get the answers,” she says. Continue Reading Michelle Starz-Gaiano’s new cell migration research may lead to more effective cancer treatments
