Kafui Dzirasa ’01 is featured in a PBS documentary that offers a glimpse into the lives of people with bipolar disorder. He is developing an electrical device that would stabilize a person’s mood without the side effects caused by medications. Continue Reading PBS documentary features neuroscientist Kafui Dzirasa’s new approach to treating bipolar disorder
Through this program “the nation invests in those individuals who have shown great potential to…become the next generation of research leaders,” explains Janet Rutledge, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC’s 2016 NSF Graduate Research Fellows share gratitude for research experience, mentorship
Matt Pelton’s award will allow him to understand how mechanical energy flows at the nanometer scale by examining how nanoparticles act in various liquids. Continue Reading Matt Pelton receives NSF CAREER Award for research on vibrating nanoparticles
The Post writes that she’s a “one-woman powerhouse,” described by colleagues as “constantly striving to improve our students’ experiences at school” while encouraging their development as “compassionate global citizens.” Continue Reading Alumna Shalonda Holt named 2016 Washington Post Teacher of the Year
How should STEM students respond to stereotypes of “what engineers look like, talk like, act like?” Campus event focuses on challenging assumptions that can dissuade women and minority students from pursuing career goals. Continue Reading Society of Women Engineers hosts former Miss America for “Fight the Stereotype”
Two cybersecurity experts offer insight into the cyber attack on MedStar Health’s data system, including possibilities for preventing future cyber attacks. Continue Reading Cybersecurity experts share insights on MedStar Health cyber attack and cybersecurity safeguards
Faculty researchers from UMBC and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) presented updates on five collaborative cybersecurity projects during a symposium. Continue Reading UMBC-USNA teams share progress on cybersecurity research at symposium
Pres. Hrabowski shared an important point at the 2016 Graduate Research Conference: it’s not just about the research. It’s about showing why the research matters. Continue Reading UMBC grad students give memorable snapshots of research with impact
Baltimore Sun highlights the ECLIPSE lab’s wearable sensors in a story on emerging entrepreneurs who want to impact society. Continue Reading UMBC helps innovative faculty turn research into successful businesses
Seven faculty across colleges have been awarded Strategic Awards for Research Transitions funding to compete for external support and to pursue new areas of inquiry. Continue Reading START funding enables UMBC faculty to advance their research in new directions
“Mentoring has always been a priority to me, particularly helping students who are interested in research but have had little experience or exposure to it,” says Amy Hurst. Continue Reading Three COEIT faculty honored for dedication to mentoring students
CODE2040 highlights UMBC as a university that should be on the radar for top companies and start-ups seeking skilled graduates in computing fields. Continue Reading Silicon Valley organization connects diverse tech talent from UMBC with top companies
