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UMBC students set new record in prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for STEM research

Apr 15, 2021 / 7 minutes of reading

Four UMBC students have been named 2021-2022 Goldwater Scholars, setting a new university record for the most Retrievers to earn this prestigious undergraduate award in a single year. “The impact that these students will have in their respective fields is immense, and they are ready for the challenge,” says April Householder, director of undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships. Continue Reading UMBC students set new record in prestigious Goldwater Scholarships for STEM research

Twenty UMBC Memories from 2020

Dec 23, 2020 / 6 minutes of reading

As we prepare to close the book on 2020, we want to take a look back at some of UMBC’s most important chapters from this past year. Here are our top 20 top memories from 2020. Continue Reading Twenty UMBC Memories from 2020

Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

Sep 13, 2019 / 11 minutes of reading

Decades after the start of the internship boom, internships continue to be invaluable for both undergraduate and graduate students. As UMBC students demonstrate, gaining real-world experience and networking within an area of interest can have a lasting impact when it comes time to search for a full-time position. Continue Reading Meet six Retrievers who went from internship to career success with UMBC Career Center support

UMBC students recognized with “Opioid Epidemic Challenge Award” by America East for designing app for teens

Dec 8, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“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

Hackathon inspires participants to “Innovate Good” through technology

Jun 6, 2017 / 2 minutes of reading

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

Hacking the Real World: Donor support gives students hands-on experience in their fields

Jul 26, 2016 / 4 minutes of reading

This spring, more than 350 students joined in this year’s annual HackUMBC, a 24-hour “tech innovation marathon” where participants were challenged to come up with creative solutions to specific challenges. The slogan: “Dream big. Make it happen.” Students worked individually and on teams to build projects, or “hacks,” which were judged on technical complexity, elegance, and creativity during an expo at the conclusion of the event. Contrary to popular belief, not all hacks require computer coding. “We call it an idea marathon,” explains Michael Bishoff ’16, computer science, a founder of HackUMBC. “It doesn’t have to be an app or… Continue Reading Hacking the Real World: Donor support gives students hands-on experience in their fields

Congratulations, UMBC Class of 2016! Meet some of our exceptional graduates.

May 11, 2016 / 3 minutes of reading

As UMBC’s Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, prepares to leave campus for graduate programs, fellowships, and career opportunities around the globe, we recognize their tremendous personal achievements and their invaluable contributions to our community. Continue Reading Congratulations, UMBC Class of 2016! Meet some of our exceptional graduates.

Randi Williams, UMBC advocate for women and minorities in tech, heads to MIT Media Lab

Apr 26, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“Mentors placed me in the position to speak before the world and lead other students in promoting diversity in technology,” Williams shares. Continue Reading Randi Williams, UMBC advocate for women and minorities in tech, heads to MIT Media Lab

Michael Bishoff, hackathon organizer, takes interest in immersive technology to Silicon Valley

Apr 25, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

“UMBC has opened my mind to what I can accomplish in my career…Everyone is very passionate about what they do and we fuel each other to achieve greater goals,” Bishoff shares. Continue Reading Michael Bishoff, hackathon organizer, takes interest in immersive technology to Silicon Valley

Silicon Valley organization connects diverse tech talent from UMBC with top companies

Mar 25, 2016 / 2 minutes of reading

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

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