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UMBC Magazine: See The Challenge, Be The Change

Written by: Megan Hanks Mastrola. Modeled after a national program, UMBC’s Grand Challenge Scholars Program was established in the College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) in Fall 2016. Over the past six years, the program has expanded, drawing together students from various disciplines to address major challenges that the world is facing. Ranging from engineering better medicines and securing cyberspace. …

Posted: July 11, 2022

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CS Alumnus Helps Develop Apple's Newest Technology

If you were among the millions who bought the new iPhone 4S, then you can thank Dr. Harry Chen, the UMBC alumnus who helped develop the phone’s most notable new feature: Siri. For those not...

Posted: November 11, 2011, 2:21 PM

Amanda Gunther '09 is Your Guide to the Theatre

Amanda Gunther is a writer for the Maryland Theatre Guide. According to Gunther, “writing for the Maryland Theatre Guide will give her a chance to pursue her passion of the theatre and will...

Posted: October 27, 2011, 9:04 PM

Old school art in a digital age

Erick Sahler ’89 brings color and brightness to his work as a serigraph artist. Most recently, he has brought new life to Salisbury University’s Holloway Hall. From an article at delmarvanow.com:...

Posted: October 27, 2011, 6:57 PM

Pete Eibner Joins the Gators

Pete Eibner is enjoying his first year as the boys’ soccer coach at Perry Hall. From the full article in PressBox: The Gators are 6-5 heading into the final week of the regular season, and...

Posted: October 27, 2011, 3:34 PM

Highways to Healing: Omolola Eniola-Adefeso '99, chem eng

Once upon a time, Omolola Eniola-Adefeso ’99, chemical engineering, was on track to attend medical school. But she became a chemical engineer instead – so she could better attack problems such as...

Posted: October 3, 2011, 1:19 PM

Targeting Tastes: Maggie Lebherz '08, MLL

Some students studying abroad fall in love with a place. Maggie Lebherz ’08, modern languages and linguistics, fell in love with some new tastes during her semester at the University of Salamanca....

Posted: October 3, 2011, 1:01 PM

Formula for Success: Ronita Marple '05 Ph.D., chemistry

As an analytical chemist and senior scientist for consumer goods giant Proctor & Gamble, Ronita Marple ’05 Ph.D., chemistry, observes that it’s not unusual for her to walk past a lab and catch...

Posted: October 3, 2011, 12:58 PM

How To Grow Your Big Idea: Vivian Armor '73

With Vivian Armor ’73, director, Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship You wake up one morning with a big, bright light bulb bobbing above your head. You start your day, feed the dog, the...

Posted: September 30, 2011, 8:11 PM

A Decade of Service: Shriver Living Learning Center

When Jason Woody ’04, sociology, received his acceptance letter to be part of the first class of the Shriver Living Learning Center (SLLC) ten years ago, he wanted to be a film major. And though...

Posted: September 30, 2011, 8:09 PM

Climbing the Ladder: Zach Clark '06, psychology

In 2008, former UMBC Retriever pitcher Zach Clark ’06, psychology, was with the Frederick Keys – a Class A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles – when he got the news that he was needed at Class AAA...

Posted: September 30, 2011, 8:05 PM