Explore recent College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) news highlights on UMBC News: Science & Technology and UMBC Magazine.
Learn more about UMBC, including additional highlights of innovative teaching and research. COEIT department websites share additional news and events.
Showing items tagged biology. Show All
From UMBC News and Magazine
Ecologist Chris Swan to analyze big data on biodiversity in new major study
Scientists and the public have long known that ecosystems like coral reefs and rainforests harbor an impressive array of species, from algae to armadillos. How biodiversity changes over time,...
Posted: July 5, 2016, 4:49 PM
UMBC prepares next generation of leading K-12 educators with commitment to community
It has been a banner year for UMBC community members committed to improving the quality of K-12 education. This spring The Washington Post and Baltimore County Public Schools honored two UMBC...
Posted: June 9, 2016, 2:19 AM
UMBC honors Class of 2016, adding nearly 2,000 new members to the Retriever alumni family
Thousands of friends, family members, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the tremendous achievements of UMBC’s Class of 2016, nearly 2,000 strong, at the university’s commencement ceremonies,...
Posted: May 20, 2016, 6:39 PM
The Glass Knife exhibit animates the life and work of cell biologist Dr. Keith Porter
There is a hum that accompanies the current exhibition, The Glass Knife, by Stephen Bradley and Kathy Marmor in the Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery. The installation is structured by the artists to...
Posted: May 18, 2016, 5:21 PM
Baltimore Sun highlights UMBC in special section on education, focusing on career preparation and accessible technologies
With intense competition in today’s workforce for entry-level professional positions, internships are a popular way for students to get experience and contribute to companies and government...
Posted: May 13, 2016, 4:18 PM
Sarah Leupen receives Fulbright award to teach evidence-based science pedagogy at Czech medical school
Sarah Leupen, senior lecturer in biological sciences, has received a Fulbright award as part of the Core Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program. She will teach and facilitate faculty development at...
Posted: May 12, 2016, 4:27 PM
UMBC study shows positive impact of integrating quantitative reasoning into undergrad biology courses
Helping undergraduates develop stronger quantitative reasoning skills has become a major goal for many university biology faculty. A new study published in CBE—Life Sciences Education offers...
Posted: May 12, 2016, 3:42 PM
Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day celebrates 20 years of remarkable student work
The University Center Ballroom was humming on Wednesday, April 27, with the voices of hundreds of UMBC students presenting their research and creative work to proud long-time supporters and...
Posted: April 29, 2016, 3:16 PM
Biologist Jeff Leips explains model organism research on Capitol Hill in support of federal funding
Federally-funded science researchers have tightened their belts in recent years, as budgets for federal research agencies have decreased in many core areas. Concerned at the prospect of future...
Posted: April 29, 2016, 1:37 PM
Biology grad Corey Carter named 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools Teacher of the Year
Corey Carter ’08, biological sciences, ’10 M.A.T., has been selected as 2016 Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) Teacher of the Year. The recognition was announced during an April 20th ceremony...
Posted: April 25, 2016, 8:31 PM
- Go to page 1
- …
- Go to page 23
- Go to page 24
- Go to page 25
- Go to page 26
- Go to page 27
- …
- Go to page 29