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NSF funds Jason Kestner to tackle major obstacle to quantum computing
Predictions suggest that advances in quantum computing could lead to computers vastly faster than any that currently exist—computers that could efficiently crunch the more than 2.5 quintillion...
Posted: September 14, 2016, 6:44 PM
In new book, Brian Grodsky argues recent revolutions are threatening the future of democracy
During the last two decades, Brian Grodsky has spent significant time talking to citizens who have been fighting for political change in countries like Poland, Uzbekistan, Serbia, Croatia, Russia,...
Posted: September 14, 2016, 6:23 PM
UMBC’s 100th MARC U*STAR alumnus to earn Ph.D. inspires today’s scholars
Lasse Lindahl’s goal for the MARC U*STAR Scholars program is to “light the fire in the belly so students are hooked on science.” Lindahl, director of the MARC U*STAR program at UMBC and...
Posted: September 9, 2016, 6:37 PM
Three UMBC faculty studying the human brain to offer options for treatment and early intervention
Three UMBC faculty have been awarded two of 18 new grants announced by the National Science Foundation under the Neural and Cognitive Systems (NCS) program to support multidisciplinary research...
Posted: September 8, 2016, 7:56 PM
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
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