Summer research experiences are part of the new STEM BUILD Training Program. Laura Ott explains, “We want the students to have an authentic research experience, which we know is critical for student success in STEM.” Continue Reading Students discover and name new viruses in unique introduction to lab research at UMBC
“Bringing fifth graders to campus gives them the opportunity to see themselves at college, and inspires them to see their own education as interesting and meaningful,” said Jaelyn Bos ’17, biological sciences and environmental science. Continue Reading Baltimore City elementary school students learn about college opportunities through UMBC visit
At 19th annual symposium, 331 students learned from workshops and received insightful feedback on their research projects from cricket behavior to breast cancer to biodegradable polymers. Continue Reading Life sciences research symposium attracts a record number of students from across the mid-Atlantic
“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
This cooperative program “allows our students to be at the forefront of what NOAA is doing,” says Ruben Delgado, and it bridges the gap between scientists and engineers. Continue Reading NOAA funds UMBC to train minority students in remote sensing and atmospheric sciences
“Exactly what’s happening at UMBC is what we’re looking for,” says Jennifer Hammaker, MII director. Since its inception, UMBC has had a remarkable success rate in the MII program. Continue Reading UMBC faculty win four new Maryland Innovation Initiative grants, bringing total MII awards to $2.4M
Mendelson says researchers use “a mish-mash of terms to describe cognition. We say, ‘We know what we mean,’ but do we?” Using a specific framework that breaks decision-making into components could open up a new world of research questions. Continue Reading Tamra Mendelson advocates using human psychology framework to understand animal cognition
Rachel Brewster’s lab will investigate how zebrafish embryos survive without oxygen for extended periods, which has eventual applications in medicine and even space travel. Continue Reading Brewster lab to examine “pause button” on embryonic development, with eye on improving organ transplant
With a focus on research experiences and lots of support, the MARC U*STAR program seeks to “light the fire in the belly so students are hooked on science,” says Lasse Lindahl. Continue Reading UMBC’s 100th MARC U*STAR alumnus to earn Ph.D. inspires today’s scholars
“SURF’s growth demonstrates the commitment of UMBC to undergraduate research and getting the next generation of researchers prepared,” says Lasse Lindahl. More than 250 people turned out for the August event to learn what 83 intrepid undergrads have been up to this summer. Continue Reading Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights next generation of scientists
The company, led by a UMBC alumnus Mike Adelstein, uses lasers, 3D printers and other technologies to create products with extreme precision, to the scale of one micron, smaller than a particle of dust. Continue Reading bwtech@UMBC’s Potomac Photonics makes big strides in micro-manufacturing
College JUMP was a tremendous success in its first year, with all of the graduating seniors in the program accepted into college. Continue Reading New mentoring program connects refugee youth in Baltimore with opportunities to pursue a college education
