“Thanks to the great friends that I made in the Cyber Dawgs, the professors that continually showed a vested and fervent interest in my success, and the networking skills and community of peers...
“Much of the confidence I have now comes from the many admirable female faculty in the computer science department who showed me that women deserve a place at the technology 'table,'” says Dillon.
“You see this great cadre of people who represent the best of our university, the best of our country and the best of humankind. They are solving the problems of humankind,” said President...
“I decided to find new ways to help other students to succeed,” says Ngea, who became a tutor and mentor to pass along knowledge she gained from courses, conferences, and internships.
“UMBC has helped me achieve my goals and prepared me for my next steps by providing me with a community that celebrates me in my unique interests and background,” says Salib.
Blaney’s award will allow him to use screening tools that identify the presence of wastewater in urban streams to locate sewer leaks that may be adversely affecting streamwater quality.
The Maryland State FIRST LEGO League Championship tournament showcased the innovation and creativity of more than 500 participants, ages 9-14, as they completed challenges related to the...
The Cyber Scholars program supports the success of women and underrepresented minority students in cybersecurity, and is a model for increasing diversity in cyber-related fields.
“Our program is successful in part because of its core principle,” President Hrabowski and Peter Henderson, senior advisor to the president, suggest. “The university is responsible for supporting...
UMBC is a “hub of diversity and commitment,” said David Hoffman, assistant director of student life for civic agency. “We are preparing students to change the world for the better by teaching them...