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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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Donald Norris, Public Policy, in The Washington Post and The Baltimore Sun

With less than two weeks until Maryland’s Democratic primary, new polls in the gubernatorial and attorney general’s race show one race is likely already decided and the other could swing in either...

Posted: June 13, 2014, 3:12 PM

Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-ed in The Baltimore Sun

A recent Baltimore Sun poll shows Maryland Lt. Gov. Anthony Brown has the support of 41 percent of likely Democratic voters in the gubernatorial primary. That number gives him a lead of 2 to 1...

Posted: June 13, 2014, 3:10 PM

Ann Christine Frankowski, Center for Aging Studies, in The New York Times

In a recent article published in The New York Times blog “The New Old Age,” Ann Christine Frankowski provides insight into sexual behavior policies at assisted living facilities. Frankowski, a...

Posted: June 13, 2014, 3:09 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, on The Atlantic Video and ABC Australia Radio

“We have the illusion that laughter is a choice, that we speak laughter as we speak any other word. But we don’t speak hah-hah when we laugh. It’s an involuntary action,” says Psychology Professor...

Posted: June 6, 2014, 3:04 PM

Dave Marcotte, Public Policy, in The Washington Times

A recent Washington Times article discusses Maryland officials joining other states in reconsidering school start dates that have been pushed earlier in the summer over the last several years....

Posted: June 6, 2014, 3:02 PM

Anne Rubin, History, on C-SPAN

On Saturday, May 31, C-SPAN 3 aired a talk given by History Associate Professor Anne Rubin at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society. The talk was part of the 2014 Civil War Symposium held at the...

Posted: June 6, 2014, 3:01 PM

Nathan Rehr ’13, Political Science, on Humanities Connection

National History Day is set to take place next month at the University of Maryland, College Park. The competition is an exciting experience for students in grades six through twelve to learn about...

Posted: May 30, 2014, 3:32 PM

Devin Hagerty, Political Science, Named 2014-2015 Lipitz Professor

Devin Hagerty, professor of political science and founding director of the global studies program, has been named the Lipitz Professor of the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for 2014-2015....

Posted: May 30, 2014, 2:54 PM

Kate Drabinski, Gender and Women’s Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show

In response to the tragic shootings last week in Santa Barbara, California, WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show hosted a segment discussing issues of male entitlement, misogyny and violence against women...

Posted: May 29, 2014, 7:23 PM

Donald Norris, Public Policy, Comments on Maryland’s Race for Governor

Maryland’s Democratic primary in the race for governor is less than a month away, and Public Policy Professor and Chair Donald Norris has been in the news frequently commenting on several aspects...

Posted: May 29, 2014, 7:21 PM

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