UMBC labs share four essentials for undergraduate research success

Apr 18, 2019 / 10 minutes of reading

#1: Developing scientist identity. For example, in Ruben Delgado’s lab, “Every undergraduate has a project that they can define when they first start and then fine tune it as they move along,” says Meredith Sperling ’19. “Graduate students and Ruben are great at providing guidance, pointing out possible pitfalls, etc., but at the end of the day it’s really our research and where we want to take it.” Continue Reading UMBC labs share four essentials for undergraduate research success

UMBC’s Top 10 Highlights of 2018

Jan 15, 2019 / 5 minutes of reading

It wouldn’t be a proper farewell to 2018 without reminiscing about some of the biggest UMBC stories from the year. Here are ten highlights from a year we won’t soon forget. Continue Reading UMBC’s Top 10 Highlights of 2018

Meet UMBC’s Linda Wiratan, Rhodes Scholar finalist

Nov 19, 2018 / 6 minutes of reading

“Being a Rhodes finalist tells me that I can combine my passion for cell biology research, my interest in educating the public, and also my promotion of mental illness discussion within academia—and have a really unique, rewarding career,” Wiratan says. Continue Reading Meet UMBC’s Linda Wiratan, Rhodes Scholar finalist

Student scientists take center stage at UMBC’s largest-ever Undergraduate Research Symposium

Nov 16, 2018 / 3 minutes of reading

“It is so inspiring to see hundreds of undergraduate researchers from over 40 colleges and universities and nearly a dozen states coming together to present research to fellow students, mentors, and faculty judges,” shares CNMS Dean Bill LaCourse. Continue Reading Student scientists take center stage at UMBC’s largest-ever Undergraduate Research Symposium

Bahama Oriole Project team awarded NSF grant to offer more UMBC undergrads international research experiences

Nov 6, 2018 / 5 minutes of reading

“Being on the Bahama Oriole Project was my first hands-on glimpse at international research,” Matthew Kane ’19 says. “It was the first time I had seen scientists from two different countries collaborating on a conservation project on this scale.” Continue Reading Bahama Oriole Project team awarded NSF grant to offer more UMBC undergrads international research experiences

New UMBC research suggests need to rethink goals of global reforestation efforts

Nov 6, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

Forests store carbon, clean water, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitat for a wide range of species, “but all those benefits start kicking in when forests are older,” says Matthew Fagan. Based on their new research, Fagan and colleagues argue that nations would do better to take the long view when committing to forest restoration. Continue Reading New UMBC research suggests need to rethink goals of global reforestation efforts

UMBC’s Rachel Brewster investigates cellular survival to improve the preservation of organs for transplant

Sep 18, 2018 / 5 minutes of reading

Following clue after clue, Brewster’s lab is on a mission to enable new methods that would allow organs to last longer and travel farther to those in need. NIH has rewarded the lab’s noteworthy progress toward that end with a $400,000, two-year Exploratory Research Award to continue the work. Continue Reading UMBC’s Rachel Brewster investigates cellular survival to improve the preservation of organs for transplant

South Africa to Colorado: Summer research helps UMBC STEM BUILD students chart their course

Sep 12, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

Traveling far from home for an immersive research experience can be transformational for an undergraduate. Living and working in a completely new environment, with new colleagues, can be intimidating, but it also offers powerful opportunities for growth. Five STEM BUILD students from UMBC took that plunge this summer, and all made lasting memories that will inform their paths forward. Continue Reading South Africa to Colorado: Summer research helps UMBC STEM BUILD students chart their course

UMBC, NASA, and partners mount intensive Chesapeake Bay air-quality study

Aug 21, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

“My favorite part of this project is giving the students hands-on experience,” says Ruben Delgado. “They get to contribute to the process from start to finish.” Delgado is the UMBC lead on the project, in partnership with the NASA lead John Sullivan, Ph.D. ’15, atmospheric physics. Continue Reading UMBC, NASA, and partners mount intensive Chesapeake Bay air-quality study

UMBC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fest 2018 spotlights talents of emerging scientists

Aug 14, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

More than 30 faculty mentors, 120+ undergrad and high school students, and dozens more attendees celebrated the students’ achievements at the conclusion of their summer research experiences. “The experience helped us to think like scientists,” says Olufolake Majekodunmi ’21. Continue Reading UMBC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fest 2018 spotlights talents of emerging scientists

UMBC’s BUILD a Bridge to STEM internship offers students a transformative research experience

Jul 23, 2018 / 4 minutes of reading

“I think the greatest thing about this experience was how we were treated as equals,” shared Zulekha Karachiwalla, a sophomore at Howard Community College. “It’s been challenging in a way that’s made us better scientists,” added Rahaf Alhabashi, also a sophomore at HCC. Continue Reading UMBC’s BUILD a Bridge to STEM internship offers students a transformative research experience

Congrats, Class of 2018! UMBC celebrates students making history.

May 14, 2018 / 7 minutes of reading

UMBC students have rewritten the record books in 2018. With graduation around the corner, and our soon-to-be new Retriever alumni preparing for graduate school, careers, and research around the world, we reflect on all they have achieved. Continue Reading Congrats, Class of 2018! UMBC celebrates students making history.

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