“UMBC has taught me the value of and need for collaboration. The world is currently faced with complex problems which cannot be solved by one individual,” says Landen. Continue Reading Matthew Landen, peer mentor, pursues security-focused computer science Ph.D.
“UMBC has provided the best environment for me to challenge myself, discover new passions, and grow both personally and academically,” says Maduka. Continue Reading Austin Maduka, dedicated mentor, to pursue M.D./Ph.D. at Duke University
“I’ve learned the importance of critical feedback, community, and making my films an ‘us’ effort versus a ‘me’ effort,” says Eaglin. “All of these skills and lessons have…equipped me to achieve and exceed my goals.” Continue Reading Emily Eaglin tackles complex social issues through creative film and TV projects
“Playing hockey at UMBC has helped me grow so much as an individual and as a leader,” says Atkinson. “The people I encountered playing hockey are a huge reason why I am heading to medical school this fall.” Continue Reading Ryan Atkinson, ice hockey MVP, to attend medical school on U.S. Air Force scholarship
“UMBC embodies students giving back to their peers,” says Johnson. “I spent my college career in a give and take relationship where older students provided guidance, and my classmates and I worked as a team to achieve success.” Continue Reading Da’Kuawn Johnson, future M.D./Ph.D., combines commitments to research and peer mentorship
“My professors encouraged deeper exploration and learning than the material covered in class, and took a serious interest in my professional development,” says Wojcik, of the mentorship she found at UMBC. Continue Reading Jacqueline Wojcik to combine animation and history through Fulbright research in Norway
“UMBC has encouraged me to meet professionals who are already working in my fields of interest, to build relationships and gain insight and experience early in my career,” says Berbert. Continue Reading Amy Berbert continues memorial photography project and begins work with Zinnia Films
“I found the diversity innate to the UMBC community invaluable,” says Seas. “I have had the opportunity to participate and contribute as a student, a scientist, a musician, and a dancer.” Continue Reading Andreas Seas pursues biomedical engineering M.D./Ph.D. while supporting next generation of diverse STEM students
“UMBC is proud to have four of our undergraduate students chosen for this nationally competitive award — selected from over 13,000 applicants– to support their graduate study that will lead to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees in science and engineering,” said April Householder, director of undergraduate research and nationally competitive scholarships. Continue Reading UMBC’s 2017 NSF Graduate Research Fellows prepare for groundbreaking careers, from environmental engineering to computer science
Now in its twenty-first year, UMBC’s Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) “attains a certain kind of maturity,” but it’s “thrilling to see that as it comes of age, it retains the brawling, restless energy that has always made it so special,” shares Simon Stacey, interim dean and vice provost of undergraduate education. Continue Reading UMBC students tackle complex questions with creativity at URCAD 2017
“With heart disease, early prevention is critical,” says Henry Wu ’17. “Pulse Finder is a way to support younger people to help them maintain cardiovascular health later in life.” Continue Reading UMBC students develop Pulse Finder game to teach local kids about heart health
UMBC celebrated a banner year in 2016. In thousands of ways, big and small, this golden anniversary has been full of moments to remember for the university community. Here are 12 top highlights. Continue Reading UMBC’s Top 12 Highlights of 2016
