UMBC’s Dipanjan Pan develops rapid diagnostic test for virus causing COVID-19

Jun 9, 2020 / 3 minutes of reading

A team led by UMBC’s Dipanjan Pan has developed an experimental diagnostic test to rapidly detect the novel coronavirus causing COVID-19, potentially as early as the first day of infection. Researchers designed the test to show results visually, through a color change visible with the naked eye when the virus is present. Unlike other tests, it does not require advanced laboratory techniques or tools. Continue Reading UMBC’s Dipanjan Pan develops rapid diagnostic test for virus causing COVID-19

Graduating CNMS Scholars carry on a commitment to support women in STEM

May 18, 2020 / 7 minutes of reading

Olivia Norman ’20 has taken the goals of the CNMS Scholars program to heart. “Being a CNMS Scholar has made me interested in not just doing research, but making sure that where I do research and how I do research is reflective of the scholars program itself,” she shares. Continue Reading Graduating CNMS Scholars carry on a commitment to support women in STEM

UMBC to receive $7.7 M for U-RISE, a research training program focused on STEM leadership

Apr 29, 2020 / 5 minutes of reading

The new U-RISE program will build on the outstanding 23-year legacy of the MARC U*STAR Scholars at UMBC. “If I was not a part of the MARC program, I would not be where I am today,” says Robin Bailey ’20. Continue Reading UMBC to receive $7.7 M for U-RISE, a research training program focused on STEM leadership

CWIT Scholar Sammie Maygers ’20 finds, and builds, a community of support at UMBC

Apr 15, 2020 / 6 minutes of reading

A community of support welcomed Maygers to UMBC before she started classes freshman year. She thoughtfully grew that community during her time as a Retriever. Now, she’ll carry it with her to the next stage of her life and career. Continue Reading CWIT Scholar Sammie Maygers ’20 finds, and builds, a community of support at UMBC

Preparing for impact: Four new UMBC grads share what drives their research

Dec 17, 2019 / 8 minutes of reading

Cindy Chelius, Miranda Marvel, Naqiya Ghulamali, and Ryan Oliver study very different things, but they are all driven to contribute to positive change through their research. They also hope to carry forward the support they found at UMBC as mentors to a future generation of researchers. Continue Reading Preparing for impact: Four new UMBC grads share what drives their research

UMBC spotlights the power of collaboration and community in opening of new science building, GRIT-X talks

Oct 21, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“Already there are research teams working in this building on such complex issues as age-related disease, environmental degradation, and health disparities,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. Solutions to our most complex challenges “are found through a convergence of talent and effort,” bringing together the perspectives of people from different fields and backgrounds. This is what the new building is designed to achieve. Continue Reading UMBC spotlights the power of collaboration and community in opening of new science building, GRIT-X talks

UMBC receives $2.8M from NSF for master’s program to prepare a diverse environmental science workforce

Sep 18, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“The primary mission of UMBC is inclusive excellence, and our program applies that mission to the environmental sciences,” says Tamra Mendelson. “Our main objectives are to bring a diversity of backgrounds to the environmental workforce and to improve the way that scientific research is applied to environmental problems.” Continue Reading UMBC receives $2.8M from NSF for master’s program to prepare a diverse environmental science workforce

UMBC’s Lee Blaney and federal, state partners publish landmark study on contaminants in the Chesapeake Bay

Aug 26, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC’s Lee Blaney and research partners have published a landmark study on contaminants of emerging concern in the Chesapeake Bay that quantifies concentrations of antibiotics, estrogenic hormones, and UV-filters in multiple locations of the Bay. The work highlights the importance of understanding how previously unexamined chemicals impact the environment. Continue Reading UMBC’s Lee Blaney and federal, state partners publish landmark study on contaminants in the Chesapeake Bay

Open spaces nurture open minds in UMBC’s new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building

Aug 26, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“When you share a kitchenette with a biologist, a chemist, an engineer and somebody from public policy, it’s inevitable that new things will brew,” says Greg Szeto, who is moving in to the ILSB with the new Translational Center for Age-Related Disease and Disparities. The ILSB “is a total game-changer for me,” adds Chris Hawn. With its state-of-the-art instrumentation, “There are protocols where I can get ‘level unlocked.’ It just opens things up for me and my students.” Continue Reading Open spaces nurture open minds in UMBC’s new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building

Team of UMBC grad students takes first place at 2019 BMEidea competition

Aug 12, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

UMBC’s team competed in the biomedical and bioengineering innovation student category of the competition, and presented a device called ASTEK, which allows physicians to more effectively treat bacterial infections. Continue Reading Team of UMBC grad students takes first place at 2019 BMEidea competition

Festive COEIT Celebration honors achievement, service, and community

May 31, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

The COEIT Celebration has quickly become a defining annual event for the community of faculty, staff, and students in UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT). The celebration showcases the achievements of COEIT’s numerous highly active student organizations. It’s also an opportunity for community members to reflect on the year and to honor those whose work has been essential to the College’s impact and growth. Continue Reading Festive COEIT Celebration honors achievement, service, and community

Petasis ‘19 at UMBC’s fall Senior Dance Concert. Photo by Marlayna Demond ‘11.

Laser focus without limits: UMBC’s newest grads choose their own adventures

May 16, 2019 / 11 minutes of reading

He’s a bassoonist and chemical engineer. She’s a dancer and social justice advocate. UMBC students have a lot of focus, but that doesn’t mean they have to focus on one thing. For many, the UMBC experience is about figuring out how to combine their passions, not chose one or the other. Here, four UMBC students graduating this spring share how they have found their own unique balance. Continue Reading Laser focus without limits: UMBC’s newest grads choose their own adventures

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