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Alums in the News: Quipeles, Richardson, McMullen, Steininger

Congratulations to these UMBC alums whose accomplishments have been recognized both inside and outside of UMBC. Take a moment to read what they have been up to! The Kennedy Center recently hosted a benefit performance called “After the Storm” in support of the survivors of typhoon Haiyan, the strongest recorded typhoon to ever hit the Philippines. Gretchen Quipeles ‘14, health administration and public policy, attended the event and praised its success. “It’s exciting to see the Filipino community come together in that one room seeing a great act, raising money for typhoon Haiyan,” she told Inquirer.net. Read the full story… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Quipeles, Richardson, McMullen, Steininger

A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin ’99

“But Mom, when am I going to use all this math stuff anyway?” For parents, it’s a frequent refrain from kids of all ages, and sometimes in the age of spreadsheets and computer desktop calculators, it’s a question that’s as tough to answer as sample problems from the math section of the SAT. But don’t say that to Kimball Martin ’99, who has turned his inquisitive nature and love of challenges into a robust career as an assistant professor of mathematics specializing in number theory. “Math is not about numbers, but about ideas and problem solving,” he said. “Doing math… Continue Reading A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin ’99

A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin '99

“But Mom, when am I going to use all this math stuff anyway?” For parents, it’s a frequent refrain from kids of all ages, and sometimes in the age of spreadsheets and computer desktop calculators, it’s a question that’s as tough to answer as sample problems from the math section of the SAT. But don’t say that to Kimball Martin ’99, who has turned his inquisitive nature and love of challenges into a robust career as an assistant professor of mathematics specializing in number theory. “Math is not about numbers, but about ideas and problem solving,” he said. “Doing math… Continue Reading A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin '99

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