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

UMBC’s Baja SAE team finishes with second highest total points in program’s 30-year history

Jul 30, 2019 / 2 minutes of reading

The team ended this year’s season strong, finishing in the top 12 overall at each of three competitions across the country. Continue Reading UMBC’s Baja SAE team finishes with second highest total points in program’s 30-year history

Ellen Hemmerly, executive director of bwtech@UMBC.

Ellen Hemmerly Retires from UMBC after Leading bwtech for over 24 Years

Jun 27, 2019 / 6 minutes of reading

For more than two decades, Hemmerly has led UMBC’s technology park—the first-university-affiliated research park in Maryland—as it has grown and expanded. Continue Reading Ellen Hemmerly Retires from UMBC after Leading bwtech for over 24 Years

UMBC convenes research forum on immigration and mobility in higher education

Jun 25, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

“The research results showed that for each undocumented student that graduates from a four-year college, who would not have gone otherwise, the net benefits to the state were $350,000,” explains Gindling. “Providing access to higher education and financial aid to undocumented youth is a good investment for the individual, for the state, and for the government as a whole.” Continue Reading UMBC convenes research forum on immigration and mobility in higher education

Urgent Care

Jun 17, 2019 / 13 minutes of reading

UMBC researchers are tackling disparities related to healthcare and changing the way people around the world access health technologies. Continue Reading Urgent Care

CNMS celebrates a year of growth in partnerships to support student success

Jun 14, 2019 / 8 minutes of reading

“The college has laid the foundation, and now is really in a strong position for growth,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. “It’s all about paying attention to the people and their needs,” he explains, so faculty, staff, and students can do their best work and create a thriving community together. Continue Reading CNMS celebrates a year of growth in partnerships to support student success

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

Pitch perfect: 2019 Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition standouts

May 24, 2019 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC’s annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition is a Shark Tank-style event for students who are serious about starting companies to solve real challenges. Ahead of the competition, each team is paired an industry mentor who provides professional advice and learns about tools at UMBC that can support their business ideas. Continue Reading Pitch perfect: 2019 Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition standouts

“Appreciate the differences”: How study abroad shaped four UMBC student experiences

May 20, 2019 / 7 minutes of reading

Many students come to UMBC with the goal of leaving the familiar behind to take on new challenges and gain a fresh perspective. Once they’re on campus, that’s also what inspires some Retrievers to explore international learning opportunities. Balancing course requirements, activities, research, and other responsibilities, while also pursuing study abroad, can prove challenging. But for these four UMBC students earning undergraduate degrees this month, it’s also been transformative. Continue Reading “Appreciate the differences”: How study abroad shaped four UMBC student experiences

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

UMBC makes intro computing courses available to students in any major through X + Computing pilot

May 15, 2019 / 3 minutes of reading

Computing and coding skills are becoming integral to many jobs and industries, but students outside of computing disciplines are not always exposed to these fundamentals. UMBC is working to change that with new learning pathways for non-computer science majors. Continue Reading UMBC makes intro computing courses available to students in any major through X + Computing pilot

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