Leaders Among Us

Apr 29, 2022 May 19, 2022 / 9 min read

For college presidents, Freeman Hrabowski provides a template for academic achievement, humility, and putting students first.

Smart devices spy on you – 2 computer scientists explain how the Internet of Things can violate your privacy

Mar 14, 2022 May 19, 2022 / 5 min read

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

Mar 3, 2022 May 10, 2022 / 4 min read

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

Dec 8, 2021 May 19, 2022 / 12 min read

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

Jul 9, 2021 May 19, 2022 / 8 min read

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

May 25, 2021 Feb 9, 2022 / 6 min read

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

May 14, 2021 Feb 9, 2022 / 2 min read

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

Dec 18, 2020 Feb 9, 2022 / 5 min read

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

Oct 29, 2020 May 19, 2022 / 7 min read

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.