“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
The company, led by a UMBC alumnus Mike Adelstein, uses lasers, 3D printers and other technologies to create products with extreme precision, to the scale of one micron, smaller than a particle of dust. Continue Reading bwtech@UMBC’s Potomac Photonics makes big strides in micro-manufacturing
High expectations and the chance to work on real problems the Walters Art Museum faces create a rich, interdisciplinary experience for students. Continue Reading Meet SCIART: Groundbreaking fellowship opens students’ eyes to interdisciplinary careers
“This is another brick in the pavement as we’re building a road between our two campuses,” shared Karl Steiner, vice president for research at UMBC. Continue Reading UMB-UMBC Partnership Symposium celebrates research collaborations with impact
Geddes has founded numerous startups, but he thinks this one—based on a new technology for breaking open cells and chopping up their DNA quickly and at low cost—is going to be big. Continue Reading Chris Geddes solves common problem in medical testing with DNA chopping biotech invention
One student’s grit and her faculty advisor’s support have enabled the launch of a novel chemistry research project that “opens up our next 10 years of research,” says Ryan White. Continue Reading NSF funds White lab to further novel microscopy project grad student built from scratch
Dr. Summers is recognized with one of the highest honors a researcher can receive for work to determine the 3D structure of several components of HIV-1 and for his deep commitment to training the next generation of leading scientists, from high school through postdoctoral levels. Continue Reading Michael Summers, HIV researcher and mentor, elected to National Academy of Sciences
“My hours in the lab struggling to explain or duplicate results have made me a stronger student and problem-solver,” says Seale, who expects her research and volunteer experience to benefit her future medical career. Continue Reading Valedictorian Katelyn Seale heads to medical school with sensitivity to diversity and a strong research background
McCowin thanks the faculty, students, and staff of UMBC, who “have shown unrivaled support and continue to inspire me as I prepare to embark on this new chapter in my life.” Continue Reading Sayo McCowin to pursue M.D./Ph.D. after transformative experience researching HIV
UMBC’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (April 27) is a must-see, campus-wide event featuring a diverse array of performances, film screenings, exhibits, posters, and talks. Continue Reading Talented students to share passion for research and creative expression at 20th annual URCAD
“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
Through this program “the nation invests in those individuals who have shown great potential to…become the next generation of research leaders,” explains Janet Rutledge, vice provost and dean of the Graduate School at UMBC. Continue Reading UMBC’s 2016 NSF Graduate Research Fellows share gratitude for research experience, mentorship
