#1: Developing scientist identity. For example, in Ruben Delgado's lab, “Every undergraduate has a project that they can define when they first start and then fine tune it as they move along,"...
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It wouldn't be a proper farewell to 2018 without reminiscing about some of the biggest UMBC stories from the year. Here are ten highlights from a year we won't soon forget.
January 15, 2019
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“Being a Rhodes finalist tells me that I can combine my passion for cell biology research, my interest in educating the public, and also my promotion of mental illness discussion within...
November 19, 2018
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“It is so inspiring to see hundreds of undergraduate researchers from over 40 colleges and universities and nearly a dozen states coming together to present research to fellow students, mentors,...
November 16, 2018
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“Being on the Bahama Oriole Project was my first hands-on glimpse at international research,” Matthew Kane '19 says. “It was the first time I had seen scientists from two different countries...
November 6, 2018
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Forests store carbon, clean water, prevent soil erosion, and provide habitat for a wide range of species, “but all those benefits start kicking in when forests are older,” says Matthew Fagan....
November 6, 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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“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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