“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...
Adaku Uchendu B.S., Mathematics Cum Laude Hometown: Beltsville, Maryland Plans: Ph.D., Penn State University A famous saying goes, ‘The sparkle depends on the flaws in a diamond.’ This...
Katherine Dillon B.S., Computer Science Magna Cum Laude Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland Plans: Software Engineer, Google; M.S., computer science, UMBC The CWIT program has prepared me to...
“Thanks to my teachers, I am setting and achieving goals I never thought would be possible,” says Schechter, who has completed multiple competitive dance intensives and will soon study with the NW...
“UMBC has given me the opportunity to craft my own research projects, interact with people from all over the world, and expand my academic abilities,” says Elliott.
“UMBC nurtured my passions and connected me with professional and personal resources,” Falat reflects. Thanks to that support, she says, she’ll soon enter a rigorous Pharm.D./J.D. program.
“The terrific mentorship I have received here has given me confidence to continue in research and, ultimately, enter the professoriate,” Baptiste shares.
“My experiences empowered me to be an active part in social change efforts and helped me develop a deep passion and understanding for civic engagement and civic agency that has guided my college...