“We can predict a material’s properties before experimentalists can even synthesize it,” says Can Ataca. The new methods his lab is developing will make those predictions many times more accurate,...
September 21, 2018
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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...
September 12, 2018
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Over the past two decades, UMBC and the National Security Agency (NSA) have developed a strong relationship, which has led to research, internship, and career opportunities for faculty, students,...
September 4, 2018
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"This year's entering freshmen and transfer class represents our most diverse ever—ethnically, academically, as well as geographically," says Dale Bittinger, assistant vice provost for admissions...
August 28, 2018
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“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...
August 21, 2018
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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...
August 14, 2018
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“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...
July 23, 2018
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Producing cosmic rays, which also happens following a supernova, requires that particles be accelerated nearly to the speed of light. “We found that the accelerated particles are really energetic,...
July 16, 2018
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“UMBC is proud to be part of this important collaboration, applying scientific innovation in aquaculture to offer a healthy source of food for our local communities," said UMBC President Freeman...
July 13, 2018
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UMBC’s Office of the Provost has launched a university-wide initiative to celebrate faculty who go above and beyond as educators, scholars, and leaders on campus and in their fields. This...
June 21, 2018
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