“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
The way genes and proteins function together in the brain is “not as cut and dried as we thought,” Olivia Spicer says. “It’s more like a web of things interacting.” Continue Reading UMBC Ph.D. student makes surprise discovery of natural back-up system in fish reproduction
From flatworm regeneration to cancer tumor collapse, Lobo has “the right combination of computer expertise and interest in biology” to conquer modeling challenges deemed impossible by other experts. Continue Reading PBS NovaNext highlights Daniel Lobo’s work solving biological mysteries with evolving computer models
Swan hopes “to elevate people’s understanding of the importance of biodiversity” through a project that aims to answer big questions about how biodiversity responds to environmental disturbances like drought or hurricanes. Continue Reading Ecologist Chris Swan to analyze big data on biodiversity in new major study
“As the Baltimore County Teacher of the Year, Carter is noted for his enthusiasm, his authenticity, and his work to be a champion for students inside and outside of the classroom,” writes Education Post, in a new story highlighting Corey Carter ’08, biological sciences, ’10 M.A.T. Continue Reading UMBC prepares next generation of leading K-12 educators with commitment to community
Thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of the Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies, held May 18-19. Moving speeches served as a powerful reminder of the value and impact of a UMBC degree. Continue Reading UMBC honors Class of 2016, adding nearly 2,000 new members to the Retriever alumni family
