Meet a Retriever—Adeola Ojomo, sociology major and academic peer advocate
Meet Adeola Ojomo, a sophomore sociology major who started working… Continue Reading Meet a Retriever—Adeola Ojomo, sociology major and academic peer advocate
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Rooted in Advocacy—Giese ’99 ensures federal programs meet community needs
“The humanities, the cultural studies, provide important insights that we all need to influence the nation that we live in. It makes you think creatively about how you want to live your life,” says Danielle Giese’99. “Combining Africana studies with political science has given me incredible insights into how our government systems affect people of color. ” Continue Reading Rooted in Advocacy—Giese ’99 ensures federal programs meet community needs
Satellite data: The other type of smartphone data you might not know about
Turning location services off on your smartphone only prevents smartphone apps from receiving location data. By using critical code and documentary research methods, we found that raw satellite location measurement data are perpetually created in our devices all the time. Continue Reading Satellite data: The other type of smartphone data you might not know about
Inaugural UMBC Paw Poll reveals high levels of student civic engagement
“My guiding philosophy is to create applied-learning projects that have legs—that go beyond the classroom context. Paw Poll is one example,” says Ian Anson, associate professor of political science. “I want students to experience how political science theories and applications impact communities—in this case, the UMBC community.” Continue Reading Inaugural UMBC Paw Poll reveals high levels of student civic engagement
UMBC humanities faculty receive NEH fellowships for research into “the why and how of our past”
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced that George Derek Musgrove ‘97, associate professor of history, and Elizabeth Patton, associate professor of media and communication studies, have received the highly competitive 2023 NEH fellowship for research on Black political and cultural mobilizations and Black leisure and tourism, respectivel. Continue Reading UMBC humanities faculty receive NEH fellowships for research into “the why and how of our past”
UMBC researchers listed among the world’s top 2% of most-cited scientists and engineers
More than 40 active UMBC researchers are listed among the top 2% of the world’s most-cited scientists and engineers in an analysis recently published by Elsevier. “This analysis shows that our researchers are truly impacting the scientific community in a significant way,” says Karl V. Steiner, vice president for research and creative achievement. Continue Reading UMBC researchers listed among the world’s top 2% of most-cited scientists and engineers
Getting Your Research Off the Ground—Balloons Give Students New Perspectives
The balloons have been a mystery to much of the campus community for years, with the colorful orbs dotting the campus sky in about the tenth week of almost every semester. But for the students in Charlie Kaylor’s class, the balloons represent a culmination of the knowledge and skills they’ve gained over the preceding 10 weeks, including disciplines like ecology, statistics, botany, and sociology. Continue Reading Getting Your Research Off the Ground—Balloons Give Students New Perspectives
New center director to take NASA-supported Earth science research into next era at UMBC
The new director, Charles Ichoku, brings deep and well-rounded experience in Earth science research, at NASA, and in student development programs—exactly the elements GESTAR II brings together and hopes to expand upon. Continue Reading New center director to take NASA-supported Earth science research into next era at UMBC
NSF awards UMBC’s Lauren Clay $624K Convergence Accelerator grant to address food insecurity in disasters
“Food security is a basic human need and is highly susceptible to disruption when families and communities experience disasters,” says Lauren Clay. She is working to improve food system resilience and decrease disaster-induced food insecurity in communities impacted by hurricanes. Continue Reading NSF awards UMBC’s Lauren Clay $624K Convergence Accelerator grant to address food insecurity in disasters
UMBC’s Top Stories of 2022
Just like the people that are part of our community, UMBC experienced a year of change, growth, and opportunity in 2022. Exciting achievements, transformative leadership, and groundbreaking research made this another year for the record books. Looking back at 2022, we’re reminded of all the reasons we’re proud to call UMBC home. Continue Reading UMBC’s Top Stories of 2022
FTX’s collapse mirrors an infamous 18th century British financial scandal
In modern capitalism, it seems as if stories of companies and managers who engage in fraud occur like the changing of the seasons. In fact, these scandals can be traced back to the origins of publicly traded companies during the 1700s. As a historian of 18th century finance, I am struck by the similarities between what’s known as the Charitable Corporation Scandal and the recent collapse of FTX. Continue Reading FTX’s collapse mirrors an infamous 18th century British financial scandal
UMBC’s Matthew Baker and team study how urban trees respond to heat stress
On a sunny fall day in October, a handful of student and faculty researchers are scuttling around outside the Albin O. Kuhn Library and Gallery. High-tech instruments sprawl across folding tables, alongside lower-tech equipment like a hole-punch, glass jars, clippers, and Ziploc bags. A drone about the size of a couch cushion sits on the grass nearby, awaiting instructions. Continue Reading UMBC’s Matthew Baker and team study how urban trees respond to heat stress