“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
“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
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
“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
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
“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
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
“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
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
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
Through these programs, says Sec. Carol Beatty, Maryland recognizes the imperative to “consistently attract the best and brightest in order to best serve the needs of our state’s people.” Continue Reading UMBC kicks off statewide public service scholars programs for summer 2017
Helena Mentis is seeing results in new research using activity trackers to assess movement and inform treatment for patients with Parkinson’s disease, based in the finding that daily walking has been shown to benefit such patients. Continue Reading Helena Mentis examines how activity trackers can inform treatment plans for patients with Parkinson’s disease
