“Bringing fifth graders to campus gives them the opportunity to see themselves at college, and inspires them to see their own education as interesting and meaningful,” said Jaelyn Bos ’17, biological sciences and environmental science. Continue Reading Baltimore City elementary school students learn about college opportunities through UMBC visit
With the 2016 election just days away, UMBC faculty have been in the news discussing voter dissatisfaction with government and the divided political landscape that faces both presidential candidates heading into Election Day. Continue Reading UMBC faculty comment on how division is impacting the 2016 election
“Science achievement gaps begin early. It is important that our policies and interventions take steps in those early years to ensure increased science achievement for all,” writes F. Chris Curran, an assistant professor of public policy. Continue Reading New research by Curran and Kellogg points to inequities in science education from early age
Rear Admiral Sylvia Trent-Adams ’06 Ph.D., public policy, now deputy surgeon general, is one of several public policy alumni to be recognized with a high-level appointment in recent months. Continue Reading UMBC School of Public Policy alumni advance as leaders in higher education and public health
In the article, “On rocky road to Rio, the biggest loser may be the glory of hosting Olympics,” Short comments on the increasing scale of the games, growing global coverage, and underlying structural problems. Continue Reading During Rio games, John Rennie Short argues underestimated costs pose major challenges for Olympic host cities
“Clearly, such zero tolerance laws were meant to improve the safety and order of the school environment,” writes F. Chris Curran in a new article in The Conversation. “However, in recent years, they have been seen as being overly prescriptive and as contributing to racial disparities in school discipline.” Continue Reading Zero tolerance laws contribute to racial disparities in U.S. public schools, research by F. Chris Curran reveals
The Baltimore Sun features a new series organized by School of Public Policy Assistant Professor Lauren Edwards that aims to answer questions and inform citizens about this year’s election process. Continue Reading Lauren Edwards helps bring clarity and understanding to questions surrounding this year’s election
An international court ruling could escalate geopolitical tensions around the world. That’s according to School of Public Policy Professor John Rennie Short, who explains in a new op-ed how an ongoing dispute in the South China Sea could have significant global consequences. Continue Reading John Rennie Short argues that the South China Sea dispute could have significant global consequences
Is the FCC’s Open Internet Order an “economics-free zone”? Economics and Public Policy Professor and Former FCC Chief Economist Tim Brennan explains. Continue Reading Tim Brennan reflects on economic implications of federal court decision to uphold the FCC’s net neutrality rules
“The Brexit vote reveals and embodies the deep divide in the U.K. between the different regions of England and Wales and especially between the affluent London and the South East. This division is unlikely to heal soon,” writes UMBC’s John Rennie Short. Continue Reading John Rennie Short explains what Brexit vote reveals about economic and social inequality in the U.K.
UMBC School of Public Policy Professor and Director Donald Norris and American Studies Associate Professor Kimberly Moffitt join WJZ-TV and WYPR on election night. Continue Reading UMBC faculty provide insight and analysis during Maryland’s primary election
“We went in thinking cybersecurity is a technology problem and that the technology would fix itself,” says Donald Norris. “But people, policy, and process in government and large organizations are almost always the problem.” Continue Reading School of Public Policy hosts forum on cybersecurity concerns in local governments
