Leaders Among Us
For college presidents, Freeman Hrabowski provides a template for academic achievement, humility, and putting students first.
Computer science
Smart devices spy on you – 2 computer scientists explain how the Internet of Things can violate your privacy
Two data management and privacy experts find that with internet extended to devices in homes, offices, and cities, privacy is in more danger than ever.
Beyond Midlife: Kathy Marmor’s new artwork explores memory and embodiment for women in midlife
Western culture remains terrified of aging, particularly for women, but that fear doesn’t stop any of us from actually aging. Kathy Marmor delves into the heart of these anxieties with a pair of innovative collaborative works, now on view at the Center for Art, Design and Visual Culture.
Game Changers
Learning and play can look a lot alike. Both call for creativity, curiosity, practice, and reflection. That’s why some Retrievers are combining the two.
Building an Inclusive Workforce—Rising Together
Three alumnae discuss how their time at UMBC impacted their professional trajectories. Now, they’re paving the way for the next generation of leaders.
A Path Forward to Research
Ramin Ayanzadeh, Ph.D. ’20, was awarded a spot in the selective Computing Innovation Fellows program, designed to help recent graduates continue research despite COVID-19.
Career Q&A: Robert Deloatch ’11, M19
Robert Deloatch ’11, M9, has followed his research interests to an exciting job at Apple. We asked Robert about what his experience as a Meyerhoff Scholar means in his life today, and what he would say to a future scholar.
Making a Path to Mentorship
Lacking mentorship during her schooling, Ashwag Alasmari created an organization for women in computer science.
Ransomware can interfere with elections and fuel disinformation – basic cybersecurity precautions are key to minimizing the damage
There is no silver bullet for defeating cyber threats like ransomware. Rather, defense comes down to the actions of thousands of IT staff and millions of computer users in organizations large and small across the country embracing good computing practices.
Alumni Awards 2017: Lauren Mazzoli ’15, Mathematics and Computer Science, and M.S. ’17, Computer Science
In the weeks leading up to the Alumni Awards Ceremony, …
Roundup: UMBC in the News
One of the things that makes UMBC great is how …