“It has proven an unfathomable tool,” says JCET researcher Erricos Pavlis. “It has produced much higher-quality results than were originally expected.” Continue Reading NASA and UMBC scientists gather to celebrate LAGEOS on its 40th anniversary in orbit
Compton connects with President Hrabowski, Vice President for Research Steiner, and NIDA colleague Joe Frascella, who is at UMBC for one year to grow relations with NIH. Continue Reading NIDA’s deputy director visits campus to promote resources available to faculty
Thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of the Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies, held May 18-19. Moving speeches served as a powerful reminder of the value and impact of a UMBC degree. Continue Reading UMBC honors Class of 2016, adding nearly 2,000 new members to the Retriever alumni family
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
“It used to be unusual, but now companies are offering jobs at the end of internships,” Caroline Baker tells the Sun. “The competition for talent is high.” Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC in special section on education, focusing on career preparation and accessible technologies
Leupen will teach and facilitate faculty development at Charles University Medical School in the Czech Republic. Continue Reading Sarah Leupen receives Fulbright award to teach evidence-based science pedagogy at Czech medical school
Study finds that biology courses infused with math in a team-based learning environment improve undergrads’ quantitative reasoning skills. New research funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute can serve as a model for other departments and universities. Continue Reading UMBC study shows positive impact of integrating quantitative reasoning into undergrad biology courses
As UMBC’s Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, prepares to leave campus for graduate programs, fellowships, and career opportunities around the globe, we recognize their tremendous personal achievements and their invaluable contributions to our community. Continue Reading Congratulations, UMBC Class of 2016! Meet some of our exceptional graduates.
“One of the ways we can get students to appreciate what STEM can do for our country is through the humanities, not only through reading skills, but understanding many of the ethical issues involved in the achievement gap, in health disparities, and in the environmental issues that we face.” – Dr. Hrabowski on The Kojo Nnamdi Show on WAMU. Continue Reading President Hrabowski discusses the importance of connecting STEM with the arts, humanities and social sciences
Zhang’s lab uses data obtained by Earth-orbiting satellites to “put the pieces of the puzzle together” of how clouds affect climate. His new award “will increase my visibility and the visibility of UMBC,” Zhang says. Continue Reading Zhibo Zhang wins prestigious International Radiation Commission Young Scientist Award
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
“In this class, you’re not dealing with textbooks,” explains Saurabh Saini ’19, computer science. “You’re dealing with life stories, and that’s powerful.” Continue Reading Erickson School partners with Chase Brexton LGBT Health Resource Center for digital storytelling project
