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Making a Path to Mentorship
When Ashwag Alasmari, M.S. ’15, Ph.D. ’21, information systems, was pursuing her undergraduate degree in Saudi Arabia, she was breaking new ground in many ways. The computer science department at...
Posted: December 18, 2020, 5:10 PM
Each journey unique: UMBC students complete their degrees after returning mid-pandemic
For some fall 2020 graduates, the day they finish their final class won’t look much different from any other day of working and studying from home—they’re saving their celebration for when they...
Posted: December 15, 2020, 9:10 PM
UMBC’s newest computing grads, from bachelor’s to Ph.D., share stories of connection, support, opportunity
UMBC’s newest graduates in computing and data science fields include students at all stages in their education and careers. Undergraduates, master’s students seeking to access new career...
Posted: December 14, 2020, 8:40 PM
TEDxUMBC brings community together through “Unmasking Uncertainty”
This fall, the student-organized TEDxUMBC gave ten speakers the opportunity to share their stories, experiences, and expertise with the world. Surprisingly, the theme, “Unmasking Uncertainty,” was...
Posted: December 9, 2020, 4:47 PM
Students focus on mental health and the environment in 2020 UMBC Idea Competition
Six student groups recently vied for the top prize in UMBC’s annual Idea Competition, presenting to a panel of alumni judges their innovative solutions to everyday challenges. The competition,...
Posted: December 1, 2020, 6:26 PM
HackUMBC goes virtual in a big way, attracting over 1,000 students
More than 1,000 students from institutions across the country and around the world—from as far away as Kazakhstan, Albania, Spain, and Nigeria—logged onto their computers for a 36-hour hackathon...
Posted: November 23, 2020, 8:23 PM
UMBC chemical engineering students take second place in national Jeopardy competition
Last weekend, four UMBC students earned second prize in the national Jeopardy competition hosted virtually by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE). The team competed against 12...
Posted: November 23, 2020, 5:32 PM
UMBC’s Alan Sherman and collaborators develop strategy for secure online voting in future U.S. elections
Over the past several months, the topic of online voting has been top of mind for millions of Americans and has been widely debated. Supporters often highlight how it would increase voter turnout...
Posted: November 2, 2020, 8:12 PM
Ransomware can interfere with elections and fuel disinformation – basic cybersecurity precautions are key to minimizing the damage
by Richard Forno, UMBC Government computer systems in Hall County, Georgia, including a voter signature database, were hit by a ransomware attack earlier this fall in the first known...
Posted: October 29, 2020, 8:10 PM
American Chemical Society honors UMBC’s Lee Blaney for commitment to mentoring student researchers
Last Thursday, UMBC’s Lee Blaney was honored for his impact as a chemistry educator and mentor who closely involves students of all levels in collaborative research. Blaney is an associate...
Posted: October 28, 2020, 6:57 PM
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