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Unsung heroes: Meet 4 UMBC building managers who keep research moving

Oct 23, 2025 • By Sarah Hansen, M.S. '15

The College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences is home to high-tech scientific instrumentation alongside traditional infrastructure like water pipes and HVAC systems, which UMBC researchers and students rely on to make new discoveries and progress toward their degrees. All of that equipment requires regular maintenance and occasional upgrades, and it's the often-invisible work of UMBC's skilled and experienced building managers to keep things humming along. Four CNMS building managers welcomed us into their shoes behind the scenes, sharing everything from what it takes to succeed in their roles to the hidden gems found in their buildings.