Now back home, "I start to think with a broader perspective of designing, building, engineering, and developing technology for social good,” says Gloria Opoku-Boateng, Ph.D. student in information...
December 13, 2016
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“I had some students tell me that coding was much more fun than they thought it'd be,” said Gabrielle Salib '17, interdisciplinary studies. “That was precisely the purpose of our event: to show...
December 13, 2016
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UMBC cybersecurity instructor selected for prestigious Brookings Legis Congressional Fellows Program
“My biggest hope is to build awareness of the need to grow educational opportunities for young people, especially young women, in the growing field of cybersecurity,” said Parr.
December 6, 2016
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“We need more empathetic communication—the slow, deep (inter)personal discourse that can nurture identity and build and strengthen relationships,” says Branham.
December 5, 2016
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“[Cyber Monday] is no longer a day where shoppers look for electronics only or deals they missed during Black Friday,” Ozok says. “Now Cyber Monday is a broad shopping experience spanning every...
December 2, 2016
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Summer research experiences are part of the new STEM BUILD Training Program. Laura Ott explains, “We want the students to have an authentic research experience, which we know is critical for...
November 23, 2016
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“Bringing fifth graders to campus gives them the opportunity to see themselves at college, and inspires them to see their own education as interesting and meaningful,” said Jaelyn Bos '17,...
November 14, 2016
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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...
November 11, 2016
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“This university-wide agreement will broaden the cooperation between our institutions to include more opportunities for exchange of students, faculty, and staff, and for stronger research...
November 11, 2016
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UMBC's Summer Success Institute creates opportunities for mentorship and community building among graduate students, supplementing academic programs to "[make] sure students have the emotional and...
November 10, 2016
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