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CBEE faculty and students are highlighted for their innovative and impactful work in the areas of 'Climate and Environment' and 'Health and Life Sciences' in the inaugural issue of Inquiring Minds: UMBC Research and Creative Achievement.
Matthew Stromberg, Environmental Engineering PhD student, under the guidance of advisors Dr. Upal Ghosh, professor of chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering and Dr. Yonathan Zohar, professor of marine biotechnology.
Matthew Stromberg's work with Dr. Yonathan Zohar, professor of marine biotechnology, on land-based aquaculture is highlighted. Dr. Zohar has been a driving force behind decades of research into land-based aquaculture, which has taken off in the U.S. and abroad in recent years. These operations produce fish for human consumption in land-based facilities that are less susceptible to disease and result in fresher fish for locals. They also remove the risk of releasing waste or farmed fish into the environment and reduce costs and the carbon footprint associated with shipping. Plus, they create jobs and help decrease American reliance on seafood imports.
Dr. Claire Welty, professor of chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering, is featured for her leadership role in the Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative (BSEC), a project funded by the U.S. Department of Energy to address urban environmental challenges. Welty and her UMBC colleagues received $2.3 million of the $24.5 million grant awarded to the BSEC. The project aims to generate solutions to environmental concerns through community engagement and collaboration with organizations in three American cities. The team brings decades of experience in environmental monitoring and has received awards from the U.S. Forest Service and the National Science Foundation to support their work. Welty emphasizes the importance of partnering with local communities to address their needs and concerns and finding effective ways to implement solutions. She describes the project as a giant puzzle to put together and looks forward to seeing how it all unfolds.
The groundbreaking work conducted by Dr. Erin Lavik, professor of chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering and Dr. Nuzhat Maisha, Ph.D. '21, chemical and biochemical engineering and colleagues to develop nanoparticles that can stop internal bleeding is highlighted in the story on page 17.
The article discusses the challenges of controlling bleeding in trauma patients and the need for faster delivery of medication to control the bleeding. The researchers developed a novel approach to modifying the surfaces of nanoparticles used in lifesaving medications to provide infusions that can be delivered more quickly and with a reduced risk of negative reactions.
The article goes into detail about the researchers' findings and how they focused on the core material of the nanoparticles to reduce infusion reactions, which limit the treatments available to patients. The article also discusses how this groundbreaking research lays the groundwork for future testing of preclinical models using nanocapsules to stop internal bleeding.
Read full articles: Inquiring Minds: UMBC Research and Creative Achievement.
]]>Name: Becca Richardson
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: UMBC Career Center
Position Title: Graphic Design Intern
Major or Program: Bachelor of Fine Arts, Graphic Design
Current Class Level: Senior
Work Term: 2022 - 2023 Academic Year
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I am tasked with creating advertising materials for Career Center events, which includes creating posters, flyers, Instagram, web banners ad and thumbnails.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
In March of 2022, I saw the post for the position on UMBCworks, which is now Handshake. I applied and received an email for scheduling an interview. After the interviewing process I later received an emailing offering me the position.
Which of the following resources did you use to find your current experience?
UMBCworks (now Handshake)
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
My favorite part of this position is being able to use my creative skills to problem solve when developing advertisements. I also appreciate getting experience developing works that have to follow a style guide.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I feel I made effective advertisements that allowed students to learn about helpful events run by the Career Center.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Make sure to track and document all works you create during your internship, and make sure to manage your time well and stay organized.
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
This opportunity provided me with amazing experience in my industry of choice, which is something I can't obtain in a classroom.
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