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
Dr. Summers is recognized with one of the highest honors a researcher can receive for work to determine the 3D structure of several components of HIV-1 and for his deep commitment to training the next generation of leading scientists, from high school through postdoctoral levels. Continue Reading Michael Summers, HIV researcher and mentor, elected to National Academy of Sciences
Jeff Leips discusses his fruitfly studies with congressional staffers. College campuses “could do more” to increase understanding of the importance of funding model organism research, he says. Continue Reading Biologist Jeff Leips explains model organism research on Capitol Hill in support of federal funding
Meyers testifies before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and publishes a paper in Brookings about the political feasibility of reforming the budget process. Continue Reading Roy Meyers discusses the political likelihood of reforming the federal budget process
“A person’s environment has a huge impact on helping them achieve their goals. UMBC’s environment has provided me with a very enriching atmosphere,” says Brantley. Continue Reading Kiante Brantley, peer mentor in computer science, to pursue Ph.D. in machine learning
Mehta shares, “as a senior on my way to medical school in the fall, I can say with confidence that I look forward to all the challenges that life throws my way because UMBC has taught me to have grit and always persevere.” Continue Reading Avanti Mehta, Sondheim Public Affairs Scholar heading to medical school, says UMBC taught her grit and perseverance
“UMBC faculty cared about my success as a student and my future” and “made chemistry come alive,” said event speaker Paula Grabowski ’76, now a professor of biological sciences at the University of Pittsburgh. Continue Reading “A Look Ahead” offers glimpse into the twists and turns of scientific research careers
UMBC’s English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs had many major roles at the event, demonstrating UMBC’s impact around the globe in TESOL. Continue Reading UMBC has strong presence at the 2016 TESOL International Convention and 50th anniversary celebration
“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
The “Seeing Science: Photography, Science, and Visual Culture” research forum examined imaging and visualization methods that support new scientific insights across diverse areas of research. Continue Reading “Seeing Science” research forum connects cells, space, and the senses
Four undergraduates will travel to the Bahamas with faculty advisor Kevin Omland to research the Bahama oriole as part of an interdisciplinary team focused on conservation of this rare species. Continue Reading Undergraduate researchers win support for international fieldwork on endangered bird species
“I’m hopeful that this fellowship will help bring greater visibility and support to the high-level scholarship that exists in the humanities and social sciences not only nationwide, but also here at UMBC,” Brown says. Continue Reading Professor Kate Brown named 2016 Carnegie Fellow for nuclear disaster research
