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Open to Interpretation

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What if you could ask yourself a big question and then use your intuition to follow it wherever it led for as long as it took? It would take a certain kind of guts, right? But, with a willingness to get lost on a tangent, to joyfully put themselves in positions of not knowing, truly creative thinkers can find new ways of translating the world around them. Enter the following: A dancer who makes beautiful movement from fish research. An information systems professor who turns poetry into wine. A data visualizer who draws connections while splattering paint. A mapper and… Continue Reading Open to Interpretation

UMBC honors Frederick Douglass’s legacy with event to transcribe Freedmen’s Bureau papers

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“As a pioneer in the struggle for freedom and equality and an extraordinary writer, Frederick Douglass remains among the most inspiring, powerful leaders in American history,” reflects Scott Casper, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences. “All of us can learn from his actions, words, and example in striving for social justice and inclusive excellence.” Continue Reading UMBC honors Frederick Douglass’s legacy with event to transcribe Freedmen’s Bureau papers

Congressman Elijah Cummings discusses UMBC’s research leadership and commitment to Baltimore during campus visit

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Faculty speak about UMBC’s well-rounded research portfolio and focus in on research strengths in physics, geosciences, space science, and bioengineering; students share career goals and experiences working with local communities. Continue Reading Congressman Elijah Cummings discusses UMBC’s research leadership and commitment to Baltimore during campus visit

Jack Suess, CIO, predicts 2016 tech trends higher education

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In a recent article in Campus Technology, Jack Suess, vice president of information technology and chief information officer, shares his perspective on the biggest technology trends in higher education coming in 2016. The discussion kicks off with a conversation on makerspaces, which allow students, faculty, and staff from disciplines across colleges and majors to come together to learn and create. “There is a great day of variation in makerspace needs,” says Suess. “What mechanical engineering needs for instruction is different from art and information systems.” Suess highlights UMBC’s recent research infrastructure additions, including the 3D scanning room and 3D visualization… Continue Reading Jack Suess, CIO, predicts 2016 tech trends higher education

UMBC hosts Imagining America 2015 with local partners

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Educators, cultural leaders, and activists from across the country will convene in Baltimore this week for the Imagining America National Conference, hosted by UMBC. This groundbreaking four-day gathering asks how, in the wake of the Baltimore Uprising, the arts, humanities, and design can help our city heal and grow. At its core, Imagining America emphasizes the power of many voices coming together to envision our nation’s future, engaging with topics like race, inequality, and community-based approaches to spur collective action. UMBC was selected as host thanks to a track record of powerful civic work and commitment to fostering innovative, engaged… Continue Reading UMBC hosts Imagining America 2015 with local partners

Chancellor Bob Caret and Ganna Vikhlyayeva '15, animation and interactive media, in UMBC's Imaging Research Cente

UMBC visit offers Chancellor Caret glimpse of “innovation that matters”

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UMBC welcomed new University System of Maryland (USM) Chancellor Bob Caret for a busy, full-day campus visit on September 24, 2015. Chancellor Caret has a long relationship with UMBC, but this visit offered a special opportunity for him. “We are delighted the chancellor is taking this time to connect directly with our students, faculty, and staff, and to develop a deeper understanding of UMBC’s culture, vision, and priorities,” said UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski. Chancellor Caret shared his view of the special role Maryland’s public universities play in a region that boasts so many high caliber, internationally known centers of higher… Continue Reading UMBC visit offers Chancellor Caret glimpse of “innovation that matters”

UMBC Faculty Discuss Baltimore City Civic Engagement Work in Diverse

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In the wake of the unrest in Baltimore earlier this year, several UMBC faculty were interviewed by Diverse to share the projects they are doing with students and colleagues to work with the city as it recovers from its first uprising in nearly 50 years. Beverly Bickel, a clinical associate professor in the language, literacy and culture program, discussed the Imagining America conference, which is sponsored by UMBC in partnership with MICA and Morgan State University. Many conference sessions will focus specifically on Baltimore and address topics such as race, inequality and community-based approaches to spur collective action. “Part of our… Continue Reading UMBC Faculty Discuss Baltimore City Civic Engagement Work in Diverse

Career Q&A: Mark Jarzynski ’11, Computer Science

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Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with Mark Jarzynski ’11, computer science, about his work as Technical Director of Software Development here at UMBC’s Imaging Research Center (IRC). Name: Mark Jarzynski Job Title: Technical Director of Software Development Major/Minor: Computer Science/Game Development Grad year: 2011 Q: What drew you to UMBC for your studies? When I was in high school, I was really interested in making video games. I had heard that UMBC had a game development track within Computer Science so I went for it. Q: You now… Continue Reading Career Q&A: Mark Jarzynski ’11, Computer Science

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