News and Updates about UMBC’s College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences
In a new article, Chapin analyzes the history of U.S. healthcare, tracing the steps that lead to the insurance company model and adoption of the Affordable Care Act. Continue Reading Christy Chapin explains the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system
“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
“A welcome addition to the growing literature on teacher development, this book will be an important resource for teacher trainers and anyone working in TESOL,” writes publisher Multilingual Matters. Continue Reading Sarah Shin publishes new book on English language teaching as a second career
“I think folks are exactly where they were when they started this debate,” Moffitt explained when talking about the potential impact the debate had on undecided voters. Continue Reading Kimberly Moffitt analyzes the first presidential debate on WYPR and WEAA
“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
“Science achievement gaps begin early. It is important that our policies and interventions take steps in those early years to ensure increased science achievement for all,” writes F. Chris Curran, an assistant professor of public policy. Continue Reading New research by Curran and Kellogg points to inequities in science education from early age
“I’m writing this book now because we are at this precarious period where I think we can still save democratic legitimacy and we can still move forward with democratization,” says Grodsky. “But in order to do this we need to stop and we need to think about what people are after.” Continue Reading In new book, Brian Grodsky argues recent revolutions are threatening the future of democracy
The Governor’s Summer Internship Program introduces Maryland college students to the unique challenges and rewards of working within state government. Continue Reading Governor’s Summer Interns present policy papers to state political leaders
“This visit is very important for us, as Kassel recognizes UMBC to be an international partner of strategic importance,” shares David diFuccia, professor at the University of Kassel. Continue Reading Delegation from the University of Kassel in Germany visits UMBC to grow interdisciplinary exchange program
The initiatives challenge students to be active in their education and encourage faculty to be innovative and work across disciplines. Continue Reading Hrabowski Fund for Innovation awards grants for four unique faculty initiatives
