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UMBC’s Riadul Islam receives NSF funding to secure cars against communication system attacks

As vehicles become more advanced, opportunities increase for hackers to remotely attack their embedded systems, creating significant safety concerns for drivers and passengers. Riadul Islam,...

Posted: March 11, 2022, 2:02 PM

UMBC’s Deepa Madan develops bendable zinc-based batteries

Rechargeable alkaline batteries are readily available at many stores and pharmacies, but they are rigid and cannot be used in slim or small devices that require batteries. Deepa Madan, assistant...

Posted: March 9, 2022, 1:40 PM

Ten million reads: UMBC researchers hit milestone in sharing knowledge through The Conversation

UMBC researchers regularly share their work and expertise with the public through The Conversation—a nonprofit news outlet that provides current, informative content to news publications...

Posted: March 7, 2022, 9:35 PM

Pres. Hrabowski elected a member of the National Academy of Engineering

Today, the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) announced the election of UMBC President Freeman A. Hrabowski, III as a member. This prestigious honor recognizes Pres. Hrabowski’s leadership in...

Posted: February 9, 2022, 7:27 PM

Meet the UMBC alumni who built the Smithsonian’s Searchable Museum, expanding online access to African American history and culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) is known for its stunning architecture and powerful, immersive exhibits. More than 600,000 visitors experienced the NMAAHC –...

Posted: February 7, 2022, 4:59 PM

UMBC’s Mohamed Younis earns IEEE Fellow distinction as a leader in wireless network research

UMBC’s Mohamed Younis has long been known as an innovator in wireless communications and networks, addressing complex protocol and security challenges. Now, he is one of the newest fellows of the...

Posted: February 1, 2022, 3:24 PM

UMBC’s online master’s in information systems is one of the nation’s best, U.S. News reports

U.S. News today announced that UMBC’s online master’s degree in information systems (IS) is one of the nation’s best online programs in this growing field. UMBC’s program has been recognized as a...

Posted: January 25, 2022, 2:57 PM

UMBC’s Top 12 Stories of 2021

While we can’t wait to see what memories we will make in 2022, let’s first take a look back at the milestones, breakthroughs, and student stories that shaped our UMBC community in 2021. 1....

Posted: January 12, 2022, 2:59 PM

Graduating Retrievers are ready to leave their mark on the world

The end of the semester brings a lot to celebrate—the conclusion of finals, a well-deserved break on the horizon, and the addition of new graduates to the UMBC alumni community. Over the course of...

Posted: December 22, 2021, 9:11 PM

When Real-World Problems Drive the Work

Natural disasters leave layers of industrial and economic damage in their wake—not to mention loss of life. In order to better combat the next unforeseen event, data is collected immediately after...

Posted: December 13, 2021, 9:38 PM

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