Although it’s been 15 years and he now works in Silicon Valley, Rahul Razdan ’05, information systems, still abides by his UMBC database management instructor’s lessons. Continue Reading Silicon Valley Success Starts at UMBC
The new Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Facility at The Universities at Shady Grove is a big piece of the expansion. “This building symbolizes an opportunity to bring the disciplines together to address societal problems,” Annica Wayman says, “and to discover how they can work together to address the biggest challenges.” With state-of-the-art scientific equipment and ample opportunity for interaction among students, faculty, and biotech professionals, the facility will enhance programming at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Continue Reading UMBC expands offerings at The Universities at Shady Grove to grow Maryland’s STEM workforce
Wayman and Dasgupta are the first members of the UMBC community to be selected since the program’s inception in 1990, an indication of UMBC’s growing presence in Montgomery County through the Universities at Shady Grove. Christopher Steele shares, “These two remarkable leaders perfectly reflect the fact that UMBC offers its very best to Montgomery County.” Continue Reading Leadership Montgomery recognizes UMBC’s Annica Wayman and Sunil Dasgupta
“The college has laid the foundation, and now is really in a strong position for growth,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. “It’s all about paying attention to the people and their needs,” he explains, so faculty, staff, and students can do their best work and create a thriving community together. Continue Reading CNMS celebrates a year of growth in partnerships to support student success
When Emilie Llenado, M.P.S. ’12, professional studies, first moved to Maryland from Kansas City, Missouri, she didn’t know a soul, and was working as a server at Longhorn Steakhouse. But, she was hopeful, and she knew she wanted to do great things, so she enrolled in UMBC at the Shady Grove campus. Four years later in 2012, she graduated from the Industrial/Organizational Psychology program with life-long friends, and a new job at Freddie Mac. “When I first moved to Maryland, I didn’t know anyone. I came right out of my undergraduate degree. I didn’t know what it would take to succeed at… Continue Reading Finding Your Niche – Emilie Llenado M.P.S. ’12
“As the biotechnology industry translates basic research from ‘bench to bedside,’ it needs a well-trained workforce,” says Dean Bill LaCourse. “The TLST program is designed from the ground up to meet that need through a flexible and interdisciplinary approach with intensive industry-inspired laboratory skills training.” Continue Reading UMBC launches program to prep students for biotech careers in partnership with Montgomery College and The Universities at Shady Grove
“In my time here, I have been pushed beyond my comfort zone and I have been challenged to perform beyond by perceived capabilities,” says Kamei. Continue Reading Faith Kamei, committed to community, prepares for Peace Corps service in Peru
The Universities at Shady Grove has awarded UMBC’s Andrew Nolan the Program Director of the Year Kendall Service Award for 2017. Nolan is senior lecturer and program director for UMBC’s history program at USG. Continue Reading USG honors historian Andrew Nolan with top program director award
The Sun’s latest special section on education highlights UMBC programs in psychology and cybersecurity, as well as UMBC’s College JUMP program, which provides near-peer college access mentoring for local refugee youth. Continue Reading Baltimore Sun highlights how UMBC is enhancing the student experience in and out of the classroom
“UMBC gave me the confidence to go after what I want. I have been given the tools to be successful both in school and in my personal life,” Cuanias shares. Continue Reading Arlene Cuanias, UMBC at USG community leader, to pursue M.S.W. at University of Maryland School of Social Work
Qassim Abdullah, adjunct professor of geography and environmental systems for UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove, was awarded the Presidential Citation from the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). Presidential Citations are given by the ASPRS President in recognition of contributions to the operation or advancement of the Society and its interests. Abdullah received the award at the 2015 ASPRS Conference on Wednesday, May 6, in Tampa, Florida for authoring “Positional Accuracy Standards for Digital Geo-spatial Data”. Click here to read more about Abdullah’s award and work.
Congratulations to Chelsea Moyer, the 2015 Kendall Outstanding Service to Students Award recipient at The Universities at Shady Grove. Chelsea is currently a Program Coordinator for UMBC-Shady Grove, mainly working with prospective students and applicants for the four undergraduate programs offered in Rockville. Nominated by her colleagues and UMBC students, this award is given to a staff member working at a partner institution at The Universities at Shady Grove with a minimum of two years of service. The recipient must demonstrate commitment to students through high quality student services, be an active participant in student life, and participate in professional/leadership… Continue Reading Chelsea Moyer, Program Coordinator, Wins Outstanding Service to Students Award
