“These are more massive than our own Sun but squeezed down to something about the size of Washington, DC,” explains Corbet. The forces required to create gamma rays are intense, he says, “It’s like having a particle accelerator in space.” Continue Reading Astrophysicist Robin Corbet discovers rare, high-energy binary star system beyond the Milky Way
Budding collaborations with experimental physicists may soon put Kestner’s theories to the test. The goal? “Use quantum weirdness to actually do something useful.” Continue Reading NSF funds Jason Kestner to tackle major obstacle to quantum computing
Students come away from summer research with new perspectives and skills. “People don’t think about how math can overlap with other things,” says Danielle Sykes ‘19. Continue Reading College students from across the U.S. gain summer research experience at UMBC
“We hope to continue growing and contributing to the incubator program and the Maryland economy,” says Lorraine Remer, AirPhoton CEO and UMBC physics professor. Continue Reading Two bwtech@UMBC companies win 2016 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year awards
On its journey from an online lab notebook to a national resource, the Smog Blog has always provided educational opportunities for UMBC students. Continue Reading “Smog Blog” run by UMBC students becomes go-to air quality reference for national audience
“It is so rewarding to see these innovative and promising companies achieve commercial success, and to see ICOY recognize their tremendous growth,” says Jennifer Reynolds of bwtech@UMBC, home to more than a third of this year’s finalists for the statewide award. Continue Reading Eight bwtech@UMBC companies named 2016 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year finalists
Zhang’s lab uses data obtained by Earth-orbiting satellites to “put the pieces of the puzzle together” of how clouds affect climate. His new award “will increase my visibility and the visibility of UMBC,” Zhang says. Continue Reading Zhibo Zhang wins prestigious International Radiation Commission Young Scientist Award
The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and curious first-time visitors alike. Continue Reading Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work
“Working in Dr. Pelton’s lab was the best part of my college career,” Loy says. “I experienced research from posing the problem through to publication.” Continue Reading James Loy looks ahead to Princeton Ph.D. after rich research experiences at UMBC
Matt Pelton’s award will allow him to understand how mechanical energy flows at the nanometer scale by examining how nanoparticles act in various liquids. Continue Reading Matt Pelton receives NSF CAREER Award for research on vibrating nanoparticles
Faculty researchers from UMBC and the U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) presented updates on five collaborative cybersecurity projects during a symposium. Continue Reading UMBC-USNA teams share progress on cybersecurity research at symposium
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
