Trouble with your GPS? UMBC’s Stacy Branham works to improve travel apps for all users.

Jan 31, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

Many travelers find GPS technologies useful, but they can also have frustrating limitations. Stacy Branham received nearly $85,000 from the Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS) and TRX Systems, Inc. to develop a technology system that will deliver start to finish routing services, including for travelers with disabilities. Continue Reading Trouble with your GPS? UMBC’s Stacy Branham works to improve travel apps for all users.

UMBC named a “Best Value University” for 8th year in a row

Jan 10, 2018 / 2 minutes of reading

Kiplinger’s Personal Finance again recognizes the value of a UMBC degree in national ranking that combines affordability and exceptional academics. Continue Reading UMBC named a “Best Value University” for 8th year in a row

UMBC students recognized with “Opioid Epidemic Challenge Award” by America East for designing app for teens

Dec 8, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“Unfortunately, many of the resources we found for opioid abuse didn’t target teens very well and were not reaching those who needed help,” said Agatha Turyahikayo, one of the students who received the award. Continue Reading UMBC students recognized with “Opioid Epidemic Challenge Award” by America East for designing app for teens

Idea competition serves as springboard for young entrepreneurs

Nov 29, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“I think this competition is an amazing opportunity to help young adults have the confidence and ambition to go beyond just spitballing ideas,” said Karla Negrete ’19, participant and winner in the 8th annual Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship Idea Competition. Continue Reading Idea competition serves as springboard for young entrepreneurs

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Three COEIT faculty offer tips on protecting mobile devices and personal information from cyber attacks

Nov 14, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

UMBC faculty are sharing their expertise in articles across the web to help people protect themselves and their devices from fraud and hacks. Continue Reading Three COEIT faculty offer tips on protecting mobile devices and personal information from cyber attacks

UMBC’s Amy Hurst and William Easley connect with Baltimore teens through 3D printing makerspace

Sep 19, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“The print shop serves as a ‘living laboratory’ where we test the limits of modern 3D printing and scanning technology and how to design technical after-school jobs,” says Hurst. Continue Reading UMBC’s Amy Hurst and William Easley connect with Baltimore teens through 3D printing makerspace

UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

Sep 8, 2017 / 9 minutes of reading

During the summer months, hundreds of UMBC students immersed themselves in high-value internships at companies, nonprofits, and government agencies. There, they learned about new fields, developed skills, and expanded their connections, taking advantage of UMBC’s strong network of emerging and established professionals who value both leadership and mentorship. Continue Reading UMBC alumni mentors give today’s students a glimpse of possible career paths

UMBC’s 20th Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights emerging science talent from across the nation

Sep 7, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

“It is a privilege to have so many students coming from far and near to participate in the authentic research experience UMBC provides,” shared Dean Bill LaCourse. “I assure you that your discoveries have added to scientific knowledge, which in the end benefits society through empowerment.” Continue Reading UMBC’s 20th Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights emerging science talent from across the nation

UMBC receives NSF grant to launch first-of-its-kind big data and high-performance computing training for researchers across disciplines

Sep 1, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

A new interdisciplinary course will teach researchers how to use high-performance computing techniques to analyze huge amounts of data. “In a way, we are training a new type of scientist, a new generation of scientists,” says Zhibo Zhang. Continue Reading UMBC receives NSF grant to launch first-of-its-kind big data and high-performance computing training for researchers across disciplines

UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics

Jul 28, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

“The award shows how the collaborative spirit of UMBC is helping to improve the success of our students,” says Kevin Joseph, who received the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change recipient along with UMBC’s Jack Suess and John Fritz. Continue Reading UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics

2017 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards recognize three bwtech@UMBC startups

Jul 14, 2017 / 3 minutes of reading

Three bwtech@UMBC incubator companies win respective award categories at the Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards, and one company led by a UMBC alumnus is recognized at the Entrepreneur of the Year Maryland Awards. Continue Reading 2017 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards recognize three bwtech@UMBC startups

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American Democracy Project honors UMBC’s Philip Rous for leadership in civic engagement

Jun 30, 2017 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC participants were involved with organizing and presenting sessions, tours, and special events throughout the Civic Learning and Democratic Engagement Meeting, which offered representatives from colleges and universities across the nation a chance to discuss forward-looking community-building and civic engagement strategies. Continue Reading American Democracy Project honors UMBC’s Philip Rous for leadership in civic engagement

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