“A Designed Life,” Re explains, “makes evident the political potential of design to connect people, their activities, experiences, needs and desires, and shape attitudes as it broadens insight into design’s relevance as a tool for diplomacy.” Continue Reading UMBC receives NEA Art Works grant for Margaret Re’s “A Designed Life”
Their experiences will range from teaching English in Colombia to using animation to recreate Viking Age artifacts in Norway. Continue Reading Seven new UMBC grads to pursue Fulbright fellowships around the globe
Utilizing archival imagery and animation, “Babel” takes advantage of the planetarium’s concave ceiling to present a projected 5-minute tour of iconic domes from around the world. Continue Reading Visual artist Kelley Bell exhibits “Babel” at the David M. Brown Planetarium
“I am convinced that UMBC has given me unique opportunities no other university would have, and for that I am incredibly grateful,” says Mujica-Martorell. Continue Reading Daniela Mujica-Martorell, undergraduate researcher and polyglot, studies design across cultures
“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
“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
“As a student coming from abroad to study at UMBC, I have had a great time in the multidisciplinary environment,” says Keshavarz. “The knowledgeable and experienced faculty in the visual arts department have helped me adjust to life and study in America.” Continue Reading Iranian artist Ghazaleh Keshavarz explores the immigrant experience
“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
The internal funding opportunities support faculty who wish to pursue new areas of research, and compete for external funding and support. Continue Reading START and SFF awards support UMBC faculty pursuing research in new directions
The week-long Baltimore festival featured vibrant art installations, performances, and talks by UMBC faculty, students, staff, and alumni. Continue Reading UMBC voices at Light City connect visitors with new ideas
A recent gift by Stanley B. Burns, M.D. substantially increases the holdings of daguerreotypes at UMBC. Dr. Burns, historian, collector, and physician, donated 252 daguerreotypes from his large photography collection, continuing his long relationship with UMBC. Continue Reading Stanley B. Burns donates daguerreotype collection to UMBC
The Grand Challenge Scholars Program’s inaugural symposium featured lightning talks by faculty who described their research in relation to the program’s 14 interdisciplinary global challenge topics in just two minutes. Continue Reading First-ever Grand Challenge Symposium focuses on value of interdisciplinary collaboration
