“I'm really interested in how the brain integrates a lot of different kinds of information to regulate complex behaviors, such as seeking rewards,” LeGates says. Her findings published in Nature,...
October 2, 2020
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The 2021 U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings affirm that UMBC remains one of the top universities in the nation, with a uniquely distinguished profile. UMBC has advanced to #11 for...
September 14, 2020
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“My goal for the students was to capture what I think is the most important part of scientific research—curiosity through observation,” Chris Hawn says. By training their eyes and learning to see...
September 11, 2020
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Salamanders regenerate their tails. Sea stars regenerate their arms. Most species of planaria, a type of flatworm, can regenerate everything from their brains to their digestive organs. But if you...
September 9, 2020
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“It was different,” says instructor Maria Cambraia, “but we kept the main goal. We wanted to offer them an authentic research experience, and we did.”
August 26, 2020
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UMBC alumnus Mark Doms ‘85, economics and mathematics, has been appointed chief economist of the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Doms will be one of the leads of the agency that provides...
August 26, 2020
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“I believe this paper is a great example of how diversity expands the type of research scientists are doing,” says Casey Haines '19. “A diverse pool of researchers may result in new questions...
August 25, 2020
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Each summer, hundreds of UMBC students complete summer internships to get hands-on experience related to their majors and career goals. The COVID-19 pandemic has moved many networking...
August 17, 2020
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“I would like to thank the HARP team as a whole, because HARP is really the result of the perseverance of the team over many years,” said Vanderlei Martins, as he accepted the award on behalf of...
August 7, 2020
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The UMBC midshipmen "are an impressive group of individuals who will go on to serve as excellent Navy and Marine Corps officers,” Meghan Grenier says. “I hope what they have learned from me and...
July 30, 2020
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