Summer research experiences are part of the new STEM BUILD Training Program. Laura Ott explains, “We want the students to have an authentic research experience, which we know is critical for student success in STEM.” Continue Reading Students discover and name new viruses in unique introduction to lab research at UMBC
“Bringing fifth graders to campus gives them the opportunity to see themselves at college, and inspires them to see their own education as interesting and meaningful,” said Jaelyn Bos ’17, biological sciences and environmental science. Continue Reading Baltimore City elementary school students learn about college opportunities through UMBC visit
UMBC is a “hub of diversity and commitment,” said David Hoffman, assistant director of student life for civic agency. “We are preparing students to change the world for the better by teaching them to think critically and envision themselves a co-creators of community. That starts with the campus community.” Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC’s focus on empowering students as leaders, partners, and community-builders
“This university-wide agreement will broaden the cooperation between our institutions to include more opportunities for exchange of students, faculty, and staff, and for stronger research collaborations,” says Sebastião Feyo de Azevedo, rector of University of Porto. Continue Reading UMBC expands partnership with Portugal’s University of Porto
UMBC’s Summer Success Institute creates opportunities for mentorship and community building among graduate students, supplementing academic programs to “[make] sure students have the emotional and community support they need to thrive,” says Renetta Tull. Continue Reading UMBC support for STEM grad students from underrepresented groups featured as a national model
“The complex problems we face do not organize themselves neatly into the categories we’re used to,” says Carole McCann. “We need to think beyond those boundaries.” A new faculty social hour series aims to provide a space to support that effort. Continue Reading UMBC faculty celebrate opportunities to expand collaboration across disciplines
At 19th annual symposium, 331 students learned from workshops and received insightful feedback on their research projects from cricket behavior to breast cancer to biodegradable polymers. Continue Reading Life sciences research symposium attracts a record number of students from across the mid-Atlantic
Two UMBC alumni and President Hrabowski discussed how to engage young students in cybersecurity, what cybersecurity professionals do day-to-day, and the importance of partnerships between academic institutions and industry leaders. Continue Reading UMBC voices discuss opportunities for today’s students in rapidly growing cybersecurity field
To minimize risk, consumers should be aware of and maintain control over their devices’ internet connectivity, says Joshi. Continue Reading Anupam Joshi offers advice on limiting risk with internet-connected devices after far-reaching cyberattack
The PI^2 Immersive Hybrid Reality Lab encourages interdisciplinary collaboration, and allows faculty and students to interact with data in a visual way. Continue Reading New virtual reality space at UMBC reduces distance between computers, data and people
Linehan Artist Scholars learn about the White House art collection from Michelle Obama, while Kafui Dzirasa ’01 talks science education and innovation with President Barack Obama. Continue Reading Creative minds from UMBC join in White House events, from visual arts to neuroscience
Students from UMBC and universities across the region gathered at HackUMBC to develop innovative technological “hacks” to problems that matter to them. Continue Reading HackUMBC inspires students to create fresh technical solutions in whirlwind 24-hour hackathon
