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UMBC researchers will combine sensors and social media to develop new flash flood alert system
Severe storms and rapidly accumulating rain recently contributed to historic flooding that caused extreme damage to the main street of Ellicott City, located not far from UMBC’s campus. This is...
Posted: September 6, 2016, 2:37 PM
Ian Anson examines how biased perceptions of the economy could influence the presidential election
In a new article published in The Conversation, Ian Anson explains how biased economic perceptions can be shaped by news media coverage. Anson, an assistant professor of political science, argues...
Posted: September 2, 2016, 6:46 PM
College students from across the U.S. gain summer research experience at UMBC
Each summer dozens of college students from around the nation travel to UMBC to take advantage of the university’s leading research facilities and faculty. This year, 28 students studied climate...
Posted: September 1, 2016, 6:32 PM
Seeing Science: UMBC project explores how photographs shape and further science
“I’m fascinated with the ways images and technology are transforming our lives today. And looking back, I realized that photography and the sciences have always worked hand in hand to redefine...
Posted: September 1, 2016, 1:29 PM
Tim Gindling and global colleagues discuss minimum wage policies in live video chat
On August 22, the World Bank Group’s Development Policy Research Unit hosted an hour-long virtual discussion on labor regulations and enforcement. Tim Gindling, a professor of economics and expert...
Posted: August 26, 2016, 2:22 PM
New research highlights Dissertation House as an effective support model for minority STEM Ph.D. candidates
A new research article in CBE – Life Sciences Education analyzes 10 years of data that demonstrate one powerful conclusion: UMBC’s Dissertation House Model effectively increases degree completion...
Posted: August 18, 2016, 3:58 PM
Summer Undergraduate Research Fest spotlights next generation of scientists
A crowd of more than 250 people gathered to learn from and celebrate emerging scientists at UMBC’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fest (SURF) on August 10, 2016. The program has humble beginnings,...
Posted: August 16, 2016, 4:51 PM
Marjoleine Kars and Kate Brown win prominent European University Institute fellowships
Marjoleine Kars and Kate Brown, both professors in UMBC’s history department, have been awarded prestigious fellowships to study at the European University Institute (EUI) in Italy for fall 2016....
Posted: August 12, 2016, 3:31 PM
UMBC scientist launches company to commercialize new oral vaccine to save fish industry millions
Every year, millions of fish raised in aquaculture die of nervous necrosis virus (NNV). “The disease affects the brain, and the fish lose their vision and balance,” says Vikram Vakharia, professor...
Posted: August 11, 2016, 9:10 PM
Zero tolerance laws contribute to racial disparities in U.S. public schools, research by F. Chris Curran reveals
As students and families are preparing to start the new school year, new research demonstrates that certain school discipline laws may increase racial disparities and suspension rates for minority...
Posted: August 4, 2016, 3:05 PM
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