Nine distinguished faculty and alumni shared their stories at GRIT-X, a TED talk-style event during UMBC’s Homecoming that took listeners “from outer space to inner space, from a makerspace to the classroom, from black holes in the universe to a pacemaker for the brain.” Continue Reading GRIT-X talks showcase experiences of outstanding faculty and alumni “from outer space to inner space”
“You see this great cadre of people who represent the best of our university, the best of our country and the best of humankind. They are solving the problems of humankind,” said President Hrabowski. “This is by far the best of UMBC.” Continue Reading 2017 Alumni Awards celebrate impressive contributions across disciplines from UMBC alumni and faculty
He will work with Colombian Mechanical Engineers and biophysicists to research cellular adhesion, and will utilize the wind tunnel facility at the Universidad de los Andes for research using Particle Image Velocimetry. Continue Reading Chuck Eggleton receives Fulbright award to teach global engineering and study cellular adhesion in Colombia
“The most rewarding aspect of Take Flight Robotics was realizing the potential of many gifted students. When given the chance, they are very quick to learn,” says Lee. Continue Reading Andrew Lee, engineer who enjoys teaching robotics, pursues Ph.D. at University of Guelph
“The idea behind the competition,” says Greg Cangialosi ‘96, English, a long-time supporter of emerging business innovators, “is to enable the students who want to become entrepreneurs to have the opportunity to manifest their reality.” Continue Reading Fourth annual Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition celebrates student entrepreneurs
“Your collaborative work empowers people like me to help improve the human condition. You need to know that your work is critically important,” shared UMB President Jay Perman. Continue Reading Third annual UMBC-UMB Partnership Symposium reveals impact of collaborative research
The internal funding opportunities support faculty who wish to pursue new areas of research, and compete for external funding and support. Continue Reading START and SFF awards support UMBC faculty pursuing research in new directions
“If the nation’s policymakers and education leaders take the deliberate steps needed to expand the participation and success of underrepresented minorities in STEM based on what we know works, success is possible,” write President Hrabowski and Peter Henderson. Continue Reading UMBC a case study for success supporting STEM students of all backgrounds
The Grand Challenge Scholars Program’s inaugural symposium featured lightning talks by faculty who described their research in relation to the program’s 14 interdisciplinary global challenge topics in just two minutes. Continue Reading First-ever Grand Challenge Symposium focuses on value of interdisciplinary collaboration
The Maryland State FIRST LEGO League Championship tournament showcased the innovation and creativity of more than 500 participants, ages 9-14, as they completed challenges related to the tournament theme: animal allies. Continue Reading UMBC hosts FIRST LEGO League state championship tournament
Engineers Week brought the UMBC community and corporate partners together for several special events, including a keynote by alumnus Brian Wayman, now program manager for GE Healthcare. Continue Reading UMBC Engineers Week celebrates contributions of engineers to society and highlights career paths
“We’re very proud to be part of the UMBC community,” shared Barbara Hill, one of the donors who made the Hill-Lopes Scholars Program possible. “We couldn’t think of a better home for this program.” Continue Reading UMBC celebrates launch of Hill-Lopes Scholars Program focused on supporting women in STEM
