A group of mechanical engineering students won the top prize in the 2016 CBIC for designing PITCH, a lightweight protective device to reduce head trauma and skull fractures in baseball players. Continue Reading Device to prevent head trauma in baseball wins 2016 Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition
“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
“The program has turned my undergraduate career into so much more than four years of classes,” says Julian Sass ’16, mathematics and statistics. “It…has changed my life and inspired me to dream bigger.” Continue Reading UMBC Meyerhoff Scholars and alumni celebrate personal impact of a nationally lauded program
Nazi Paikidze-Barnes clinches the 2016 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship in the tournament’s final match, and is now qualified for the Women’s World Championship. Continue Reading UMBC Chess alumna wins 2016 U.S. Women’s Chess Championship
The Humboldt Fellowship for Experienced Researchers award will allow Michael Nance to write book reconstructing the political philosophy an 18th century German philosopher. Continue Reading Michael Nance receives distinguished Humboldt Research Fellowship for political philosophy research at Goethe University
The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and curious first-time visitors alike. Continue Reading Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work
Companies often devote resources to protect against external hacks, but Karuna Pande Joshi explains that while internal threats come with different challenges, they are also important to prevent. Continue Reading Karuna Pande Joshi says data leaks from insiders are increasingly hard to prevent
“Mentors placed me in the position to speak before the world and lead other students in promoting diversity in technology,” Williams shares. Continue Reading Randi Williams, UMBC advocate for women and minorities in tech, heads to MIT Media Lab
“UMBC students and faculty members hold themselves to the highest standards of academic excellence and research rigor, but at the same time foster an environment of support,” says Arussy. Continue Reading Sara “Cheli” Arussy to pursue Ph.D. at Stanford after growing passion for medical research at UMBC
“A person’s environment has a huge impact on helping them achieve their goals. UMBC’s environment has provided me with a very enriching atmosphere,” says Brantley. Continue Reading Kiante Brantley, peer mentor in computer science, to pursue Ph.D. in machine learning
UMBC “has taught me to be versatile…and to persevere in the midst of adversity,” says Dennis. Continue Reading Travis Dennis, athlete and chemical engineer, to continue leadership off the field
“UMBC has opened my mind to what I can accomplish in my career…Everyone is very passionate about what they do and we fuel each other to achieve greater goals,” Bishoff shares. Continue Reading Michael Bishoff, hackathon organizer, takes interest in immersive technology to Silicon Valley
