Lunch in the Lounge: Dr. Hrabowski, February 29th @ 12:00pm
First 40 people to attend receive pizza and a spot!
Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, has served as President of UMBC since May, 1992. His research and publications focus on science and math education, with special emphasis on minority participation and performance. He chaired the National Academies’ committee that produced the recent report, Expanding Underrepresented Minority Participation: America’s Science and Technology Talent at the Crossroads.
In 2009, Time Magazine named Hrabowski one of the Top Ten College Presidents.
In 2012, Time Magazine named Hrabowski one of the Top 100 most influential people in the world.
In 2012, he received the Heinz Award for his contributions to improving the “Human Condition” and was among the inaugural inductees into theU.S. News & World Report STEM Solutions Leadership Hall of Fame.
His most recent book, Holding Fast to Dreams: Empowering Youth from the Civil Rights Crusade to STEM Achievement (Beacon Press, 2015), describes the events and experiences that played a central role in his development as an educator and leader.
Come meet with Dr. Hrabowski for informal discussion. Bring great questions!
