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GRIT-X 2022 brings to life the “essence” of UMBC research and creative achievement

Oct 26, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

Amid a bustling day filled with Homecoming excitement, GRIT-X returned to UMBC this month for its sixth year, delivering a wide-ranging lineup of Retriever excellence in action. Held in the Fine Arts Recital Hall, this year’s GRIT-X was the first for new UMBC President Valerie Sheares Ashby. Enjoying one engaging talk after another, she deemed the event “the essence of UMBC.” Continue Reading GRIT-X 2022 brings to life the “essence” of UMBC research and creative achievement

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Community-building in Baltimore through public humanities

Oct 19, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

“Place-based public history projects demonstrate that students and scholars can engage and collaborate with communities to identify, analyze, and respond to pressing social problems,” says Nicole King, professor of American studies and director of the Orser Center for the Study of Place, Community, and Culture. Continue Reading Community-building in Baltimore through public humanities

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UMBC’s new AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows focus on STEM workforce inclusion, youth justice

Sep 8, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

UMBC faculty Erin Lavik and Erika Fountain will serve as 2022-23 Science and Technology Policy Fellows with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), in the prestigious program’s 50th class. They will work to inform actionable, science-based policies in federal government. Continue Reading UMBC’s new AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows focus on STEM workforce inclusion, youth justice

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UMBC’s Nkiru Nnawulezi and D.C. community partners make the case for survivor-centered housing services

Aug 25, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

Nkiru Nnawulezi, associate professor of psychology, is co-leading a community-based project focused on domestic violence survivors’ access to housing in collaboration with the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Continue Reading UMBC’s Nkiru Nnawulezi and D.C. community partners make the case for survivor-centered housing services

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Rethinking collaborative public humanities research in New Orleans and Baltimore

Jun 17, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

The success of taco trucks and Soul Food pop-ups in post-Katrina New Orleans has raised complex questions about food truck regulation, worker rights, immigration issues, and local vs. tourist experiences that often pit these communities against each other. UMBC’s Sarah Fouts and local organizers Toya Ex Lewis and Fernando López are implementing Project Neutral Grounds to share these vendors’ experiences and histories. Continue Reading Rethinking collaborative public humanities research in New Orleans and Baltimore

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NIDA EDUCATE program develops the next generation of addiction researchers

May 24, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

In 2021, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) awarded UMBC more than $1 million over five years to create a program specifically for undergraduate scholars interested in research on substance abuse and addiction. A year after the program’s launch, it is thriving as students in fields as diverse as economics, computer science, and chemical engineering find ways to connect their interests to this important topic. Continue Reading NIDA EDUCATE program develops the next generation of addiction researchers

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Future teacher makes mindful and inclusive early childhood education a priority

May 17, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

Ashley Delgado ’22, psychology, has focused on early childhood education at UMBC. In particular, she’s emphasized mindfulness techniques and culturally responsive teaching to support her students in Baltimore City. Continue Reading Future teacher makes mindful and inclusive early childhood education a priority

Right opportunity, right time: Entrepreneur returns to finish her UMBC degree

May 16, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

When Sheila Abellano ‘22 received a letter in the mail about the university’s Finish Line program, she knew it was time. After leaving UMBC in 2009, she raised a family and started two small businesses. Reading that Finish Line would waive her readmission fee and offer support with enrollment, financial aid, and academics, she saw a great opportunity. Continue Reading Right opportunity, right time: Entrepreneur returns to finish her UMBC degree

Social work graduate invests in herself and others

May 12, 2022 / 2 minutes of reading

Jane De Hitta ‘22 was initially drawn to UMBC by its strong academic reputation and she quickly fell in love with the university. As a social work major who had long worked with adults with disabilities, she wanted to invest in the lives and stories of those around her. But when faced with a cancer diagnosis and chemotherapy, she knew she needed a break to focus on herself. She also knew UMBC would be there to welcome her back when she was ready. Continue Reading Social work graduate invests in herself and others

Ten million reads: UMBC researchers hit milestone in sharing knowledge through The Conversation

Mar 7, 2022 / 5 minutes of reading

Articles on The Conversation offer context to current events, explain natural phenomena, introduce new research in an accessible way, and more. “The Conversation helps us contribute to our public service mission as a public university,” says Vice President for Research Karl Steiner. “This milestone underscores the importance of academic researchers actively participating in the public discourse of complex issues.” Continue Reading Ten million reads: UMBC researchers hit milestone in sharing knowledge through The Conversation

5 Tips to Help Preschoolers with Special Needs During the Pandemic

Jan 28, 2022 / 4 minutes of reading

Here are five things parents and caregivers of young children with disabilities can do to help bridge the gap caused by the pandemic and distance learning. Continue Reading 5 Tips to Help Preschoolers with Special Needs During the Pandemic

Reframing the Question

Nov 22, 2021 / 9 minutes of reading

These Individualized Study instructors eagerly invite the students into the mystery and wonder of the world with reverence—and a healthy dose of skepticism. Continue Reading Reframing the Question

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