Josiah Dykstra Ph.D. ’13 is named a recipient of the highest honor the U.S. government awards to science and engineering professionals in the early stages of their research careers. Continue Reading Josiah Dykstra receives Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering for work tackling cybercrime
UMBC celebrated a banner year in 2016. In thousands of ways, big and small, this golden anniversary has been full of moments to remember for the university community. Here are 12 top highlights. Continue Reading UMBC’s Top 12 Highlights of 2016
“My biggest hope is to build awareness of the need to grow educational opportunities for young people, especially young women, in the growing field of cybersecurity,” said Parr. Continue Reading UMBC cybersecurity instructor selected for prestigious Brookings Legis Congressional Fellows Program
Looking for a way to limit his screen time and once again use his hands in the creation of his work, Eric Dyer has created innovative zoetropes to make new films, sculptures, and photography. Continue Reading Eric Dyer describes reinventing the zoetrope and other animation innovations at TEDxCharlottesville
Two UMBC alumni and President Hrabowski discussed how to engage young students in cybersecurity, what cybersecurity professionals do day-to-day, and the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and industry leaders. Continue Reading UMBC voices discuss opportunities for today’s students in rapidly growing cybersecurity field
Linehan Artist Scholars learn about the White House art collection from Michelle Obama, while Kafui Dzirasa ’01 talks science education and innovation with President Barack Obama. Continue Reading Creative minds from UMBC join in White House events, from visual arts to neuroscience
“People you see on this stage are not just amazingly talented, they are good people who have done great work,” shared President Hrabowski. “I can’t think of anything an educator would want more than that: People who care about others, who strive for excellence, and who never, never, never give up.” Continue Reading Alumni Awards highlight profound impact, drive, and commitment of UMBC alumni and faculty
“We were asking serious questions about developing cures for cancer and how we use composite materials in the mechanical engineering lab,” shared Oliver Myers, describing his experience as a member of the first cohort of Meyerhoff Scholars at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC community gathers to reflect on campus culture over the last 50 years
“The whole experience at UMBC was gratifying,” said Simmona Simmons ‘72, American studies, who began working in UMBC’s library in 1966. “As UMBC grew, I grew with UMBC.” Continue Reading Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history
The inaugural GRIT-X featured some of the university community’s most fascinating new research and creative work in three sets of 10-minute talks that covered topics from the process for creating a successful theatre company to dealing with contaminants in local watersheds. Continue Reading GRIT-X showcases groundbreaking UMBC research, scholarship, and creative achievement
“This has been a 50-year experiment in Catonsville,” Pres. Hrabowski explained. “Can you bring people together from all races, backgrounds, and religions, and have them learning how to work together, to live together, and to listen to each other? That’s what we’re in the process of doing in our country, and it’s what we believe we are doing on this campus and will do even more of in the time to come.” Continue Reading Founders Day celebrates 50 years of inclusive excellence at UMBC
Retrievers came together as a community on Sept. 17 to celebrate the remarkable story of UMBC. As one alumna and staff member shared, “This is my community… [Tonight] reminded me that I will always be a UMBC alumna, and UMBC will always be my home.” Continue Reading Thousands gather at UMBC for historic 50th anniversary celebration
