“One of the ways we can get students to appreciate what STEM can do for our country is through the humanities, not only through reading skills, but understanding many of the ethical issues...
“Dr. Waldstein’s work in sum lies at the intersection of the natural sciences, the medical sciences, and the social sciences, and is thus an amazing and wonderful example of the interdisciplinary,...
The Latin American Studies Association (LASA) is the largest professional association in the world for individuals and institutions engaged in the study of Latin America. This year, several UMBC...
Zhang's lab uses data obtained by Earth-orbiting satellites to "put the pieces of the puzzle together" of how clouds affect climate. His new award "will increase my visibility and the visibility...
Dr. Summers is recognized with one of the highest honors a researcher can receive for work to determine the 3D structure of several components of HIV-1 and for his deep commitment to training the...
Jeff Leips discusses his fruitfly studies with congressional staffers. College campuses "could do more" to increase understanding of the importance of funding model organism research, he says.
Meyers testifies before the U.S. Senate Budget Committee and publishes a paper in Brookings about the political feasibility of reforming the budget process.
"A person's environment has a huge impact on helping them achieve their goals. UMBC’s environment has provided me with a very enriching atmosphere," says Brantley.
Mehta shares, “as a senior on my way to medical school in the fall, I can say with confidence that I look forward to all the challenges that life throws my way because UMBC has taught me to have...
“UMBC faculty cared about my success as a student and my future" and "made chemistry come alive," said event speaker Paula Grabowski ’76, now a professor of biological sciences at the University...