Through sight and sound, the new Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery exhibit by Stephen Bradley and Kathy Marmor offers a sensory experience of discovery as homage to a creative life in science. Continue Reading The Glass Knife exhibit animates the life and work of cell biologist Dr. Keith Porter
“It used to be unusual, but now companies are offering jobs at the end of internships,” Caroline Baker tells the Sun. “The competition for talent is high.” Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC in special section on education, focusing on career preparation and accessible technologies
Leupen will teach and facilitate faculty development at Charles University Medical School in the Czech Republic. Continue Reading Sarah Leupen receives Fulbright award to teach evidence-based science pedagogy at Czech medical school
Study finds that biology courses infused with math in a team-based learning environment improve undergrads’ quantitative reasoning skills. New research funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute can serve as a model for other departments and universities. Continue Reading UMBC study shows positive impact of integrating quantitative reasoning into undergrad biology courses
The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and curious first-time visitors alike. Continue Reading Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work
Jeff Leips discusses his fruitfly studies with congressional staffers. College campuses “could do more” to increase understanding of the importance of funding model organism research, he says. Continue Reading Biologist Jeff Leips explains model organism research on Capitol Hill in support of federal funding
“[Corey] gives students the tools and confidence they need to be in charge of their own learning and places an emphasis on critical thinking,” shares BCPS Superintendent Dallas Dance, of the celebrated science teacher. Continue Reading Biology grad Corey Carter named 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year
“Working on various research projects, participating in hackathons, and learning from my professors at UMBC has been invaluable in shaping my career aspirations,” Luthria shares. Continue Reading Gaurav Luthria to pursue bioinformatics Ph.D. at Harvard after intensive research experiences at UMBC
Mehta shares, “as a senior on my way to medical school in the fall, I can say with confidence that I look forward to all the challenges that life throws my way because UMBC has taught me to have grit and always persevere.” Continue Reading Avanti Mehta, Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar heading to medical school, says UMBC taught her grit and perseverance
“The Shriver Center exposed me to a career path that I had never considered before and led me to my passion: addressing the education gap in urban communities,” says Smith. Continue Reading Cheyenne Smith follows her passion to serve Baltimore communities
“UMBC faculty cared about my success as a student and my future” and “made chemistry come alive,” said event speaker Paula Grabowski ’76, now a professor of biological sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Continue Reading “A Look Ahead” offers glimpse into the twists and turns of scientific research careers
The “Seeing Science: Photography, Science, and Visual Culture” research forum examined imaging and visualization methods that support new scientific insights across diverse areas of research. Continue Reading “Seeing Science” research forum connects cells, space, and the senses
