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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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Leading through service: Meet the community builders in UMBC’s Class of 2023

When the impacts of COVID-19 had the world on pause in March 2020, like many others, Ify Jacob ’23, computer engineering, spent time sheltered at home thinking of what he would do once it was safe...

Posted: May 18, 2023, 4:01 PM

UMBC’s vibrant learning community helps students discover careers to fit their passions

Performers of the music piece “Corporel,” by the French-Slovenian composer Vinko Globokar, must use their own body as a percussion instrument. They beat, scratch, smack, and tap themselves. They...

Posted: May 17, 2023, 1:31 PM

UMBC softball nabs 4th consecutive America East title, advances to NCAA tournament

A year after becoming the first team to win three consecutive crowns since UAlbany in 2006 – 2008, UMBC softball has permanently inked their place in the record books with their fourth-straight...

Posted: May 16, 2023, 11:14 AM

UMBC’s 2023 commencement speakers represent the best of higher education

This year’s UMBC commencement speakers represent the best of what higher education strives to be, applying insights to meet the needs of humanity. Commencement speakers Keith T. Elder,...

Posted: May 16, 2023, 10:32 AM

Mentors help students grow their research skills, from fieldwork in Puerto Rico to labs at UMBC

It’s 4 a.m. in Puerto Rico, and Ellie Bare’s alarm is going off. Within an hour, she and her research colleagues are driving to their forested field site on the north side of the island to record...

Posted: May 15, 2023, 11:40 AM

Creating “AI Scientists”: Tyler Josephson advances a new field of research through $650,000 NSF CAREER award

Tyler Josephson’s lab sits off a main corridor in the department of chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering at UMBC. Open the door, though, and you’ll see nary a beaker, chemical...

Posted: May 12, 2023, 2:51 PM

Lessons from ‘Star Trek: Picard’ – a cybersecurity expert explains how a sci-fi series illuminates today’s threats

Written by Richard Forno, principal lecturer in computer science and electrical engineering, UMBC Editor’s note: This article contains plot spoilers. Society’s understanding of...

Posted: May 12, 2023, 12:09 PM

An engineer builds community in student housing, with an impact campus-wide

Ify Jacob Degree: B.S., Computer Engineering Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD Post-grad plans: Software engineer at Northrop Grumman Ify Jacob’s mentors describe him as someone who has worked...

Posted: May 8, 2023, 6:08 PM

McNair Scholar reflects on the power of research mentorship and leadership through supporting others

Joana Hernandez Degree: B.S., Chemical Engineering Hometown: Hyattsville, MD Post-grad plans: Applying to biochemical engineering Ph.D. programs McNair Scholar Joana Hernandez is a...

Posted: May 8, 2023, 12:44 PM

Center for Women in Technology Scholar shines on the volleyball court

Kayla Tomas Degrees: B.S., Information Systems Hometown: Silver Spring, MD Post-grad plans: Cybersecurity Consultant for KPMG Kayla Tomas cites UMBC’s Center for Women in Technology...

Posted: May 8, 2023, 12:34 PM

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