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
Linehan Artist Scholars learn about the White House art collection from Michelle Obama, while Kafui Dzirasa ’01 talks science education and innovation with President Barack Obama. Continue Reading Creative minds from UMBC join in White House events, from visual arts to neuroscience
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
Initial collaborative efforts will focus on cybersecurity, but Portuguese Commodore Henriques Gomes emphasized, “What we sign here is just a start of the collaboration between these two institutions.” Continue Reading UMBC and Portuguese Naval Academy launch partnership to promote academic and cultural exchange
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
“Compared to injuries that aren’t treated with the nanoparticles, we can cut the bleeding time in half and reduce total blood loss,” she explained. Continue Reading Lavik Lab develops nanoparticles to promote blood clotting after traumatic injury
Students come away from summer research with new perspectives and skills. “People don’t think about how math can overlap with other things,” says Danielle Sykes ‘19. Continue Reading College students from across the U.S. gain summer research experience at UMBC
“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
“Theatre is the greatest gift you can give an aspiring scientist because theatre is dreaming realized,” said Lavik, in her talk “Genius Is Created Through Collaboration.” Continue Reading Erin Lavik’s dynamic TEDxBroadway talk connects theatre and engineering
A non-invasive glucose and respiration monitor, low-cost cardboard neonatal incubator, and DARPA-funded “biologics on demand” research were on the agenda when the tech mogul visited campus. Continue Reading Former Apple CEO and tech investor John Sculley learns about engineering innovations at UMBC
“UMBC students and faculty members hold themselves to the highest standards of academic excellence and research rigor, but at the same time foster an environment of support,” says Arussy. Continue Reading Sara “Cheli” Arussy to pursue Ph.D. at Stanford after growing passion for medical research at UMBC
UMBC “has taught me to be versatile…and to persevere in the midst of adversity,” says Dennis. Continue Reading Travis Dennis, athlete and chemical engineer, to continue leadership off the field
