UMBC dedicates new Earth and Space Institute, building on decades of NASA collaboration

Sep 19, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

NASA has served as “a role model and inspirational force,” that has led people to reach for the stars for generations, shares Dean Bill LaCourse. “The Earth and Space Institute is our opportunity to reach for new heights,” he says. “To take that chance in the name of science, commitment, passion, and basic human curiosity.” Continue Reading UMBC dedicates new Earth and Space Institute, building on decades of NASA collaboration

UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

Sep 8, 2017 / 9 minutes of reading

During the summer months, hundreds of UMBC students immersed themselves in high-value internships at companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. There, they learned about new fields, developed skills, and expanded their connections, taking advantage of UMBC’s strong network of emerging and established professionals who value both leadership and mentorship. Continue Reading UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

Belay Demoz, director of JCET and leading climate scientist, elected as a fellow of the American Meteorological Society

Sep 8, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Belay Demoz enjoys directing JCET because of its dual educational and scientific focus. “I’ve always believed in the goal of JCET to connect scientists and students,” he shares, noting that it’s been especially important to him to increase these opportunities for students from underrepresented groups. Continue Reading Belay Demoz, director of JCET and leading climate scientist, elected as a fellow of the American Meteorological Society

UMBC undergrads conduct pharmaceutical research at UMB through new partnership

Sep 7, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Ken Baron is committed to helping students “get grounded in their career areas early,” and focuses on connecting students at all levels with opportunities. In the end, programs like this one represent “the best of what a university can do for its students.” Continue Reading UMBC undergrads conduct pharmaceutical research at UMB through new partnership

UMBC’s 20th Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights emerging science talent from across the nation

Sep 7, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“It is a privilege to have so many students coming from far and near to participate in the authentic research experience UMBC provides,” shared Dean Bill LaCourse. “I assure you that your discoveries have added to scientific knowledge, which in the end benefits society through empowerment.” Continue Reading UMBC’s 20th Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights emerging science talent from across the nation

UMBC receives NSF grant to launch first-of-its-kind big data and high-performance computing training for researchers across disciplines

Sep 1, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

A new interdisciplinary course will teach researchers how to use high-performance computing techniques to analyze huge amounts of data. “In a way, we are training a new type of scientist, a new generation of scientists,” says Zhibo Zhang. Continue Reading UMBC receives NSF grant to launch first-of-its-kind big data and high-performance computing training for researchers across disciplines

UMBC’s Tom Cronin explains how some animals “see without eyes”

Aug 24, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“Many animals—including human beings—do have specialized light-detecting molecules in unexpected places,” Tom Cronin writes. While notable progress has been made in understanding these molecules in recent decades, there is still much to learn about their roles in processes from navigation to mood regulation. Continue Reading UMBC’s Tom Cronin explains how some animals “see without eyes”

UMBC’s Jason Link leads development of cosmic ray detector headed for International Space Station

Aug 11, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

It took “creativity, innovation, and a bit of luck” to build a space-ready detector, shares Jason Link. Now the detector is poised to provide important new data on the sources of cosmic rays and the cosmic energy spectrum. Continue Reading UMBC’s Jason Link leads development of cosmic ray detector headed for International Space Station

Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC programs that prepare students for high-demand careers

Jul 28, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

The flexibility of these programs makes them particularly accessible and valuable to students, allowing students to tailor their pathway to match specific areas of interest. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC programs that prepare students for high-demand careers

UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics

Jul 28, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“The award shows how the collaborative spirit of UMBC is helping to improve the success of our students,” says Kevin Joseph, who received the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change recipient along with UMBC’s Jack Suess and John Fritz. Continue Reading UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics

UMBC’s Erin Green receives nearly $1 million NIH grant for cutting-edge epigenetics research

Jul 28, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“Any cell, in any species, is constantly bombarded with different signals from its environment,” says Erin Green. Her work could provide clues to understanding how those signals may trigger complex processes from aging to the spread of cancer. Continue Reading UMBC’s Erin Green receives nearly $1 million NIH grant for cutting-edge epigenetics research

UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.

Jul 20, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“He has his hands on the pulse of what’s going on in communities,” a former colleague says of Jerome Adams. “He gets right out there at the grass roots level and really identifies with the folks he needs to serve.” Continue Reading UMBC alumnus Jerome Adams nominated for U.S. surgeon general, to replace alumna serving as acting S.G.

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