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UMBC receives NSF grant to launch first-of-its-kind big data and high-performance computing training for researchers across disciplines
Today, data of all kinds is generated at a nearly incomprehensible rate, creating endless opportunities for advances in fields from health care to education. Yet plucking meaningful insights out...
Posted: September 1, 2017, 3:48 PM
UMBC IT leaders honored for supporting student success through innovative data analytics
Three UMBC information technology (IT) leaders have received the Blackboard Catalyst Award for Leading Change in recognition of their work implementing technologies on campus in innovative ways....
Posted: July 28, 2017, 6:06 PM
Samantha Furman pursues math solutions to medical problems in unique dual Ph.D. program
Samantha Furman B.S. Mathematics Magna Cum Laude Hometown: Montgomery Village, MD Plans: Ph.D., Computational Biology, Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh My favorite...
Posted: May 13, 2017, 8:23 PM
Brandon Enriquez, USM student regent, heads to economics Ph.D. at MIT
Brandon Enriquez B.A., Economics; B.S., Mathematics Summa Cum Laude, Certificate: Honors College Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland Plans: Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology There...
Posted: May 12, 2017, 6:30 PM
START and SFF awards support UMBC faculty pursuing research in new directions
The Office of the Vice President for Research has awarded Strategic Awards for Research Transitions (START) and Summer Faculty Fellowship (SFF) awards to 24 UMBC faculty representing a broad range...
Posted: April 28, 2017, 3:43 PM
UMBC research team develops statistical analysis to enable targeted cancer drug development
A new study led by Thomas Peterson Ph.D. ’16, biological sciences, reveals thousands of previously ignored, rare mutations that likely contribute to cancer. Peterson conducted the work as a...
Posted: April 20, 2017, 9:06 PM
UMBC mathematician and novelist Manil Suri offers a cure for math anxiety on WYPR
“Yes, there’s no doubt about it,” says Manil Suri: Large numbers of Americans suffer from math anxiety. Suri, professor of mathematics at UMBC, novelist, and opinion contributor to the New York...
Posted: March 23, 2017, 4:53 PM
UMBC celebrates launch of Hill-Lopes Scholars Program focused on supporting women in STEM
Barbara Hill and Ancelmo Lopes were drawn to UMBC by the university’s commitment to providing holistic support for students from all backgrounds. On January 13, 2017, UMBC celebrated the launch of...
Posted: January 26, 2017, 5:09 PM
UMBC cybersecurity instructor selected for prestigious Brookings Legis Congressional Fellows Program
Diana Parr, adjunct instructor for the Cybersecurity Graduate Program, has been selected to participate in the highly competitive Brookings Legis Congressional Fellows Program. The year-long...
Posted: December 6, 2016, 4:31 PM
UMBC honors faculty fellows, recognizing decades of exemplary scholarship and service
On November 1, the UMBC community celebrated faculty who have earned exemplary recognition as fellows by their professional associations and societies. Designation as a fellow is one of the top...
Posted: November 4, 2016, 9:17 PM
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