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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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Future dentist values her U.S. college experience

Nastaran Azar Degree: B.S., Biological Sciences Hometown: Tabriz, Iran Plans: M.S., Applied Molecular Biology at UMBC, followed by dental school “I knew that if I came to UMBC I...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 3:16 PM

Bridging environmental research and activism

Aiman Raza Degree: B.S., Biological Sciences (Environmental Science minor) Hometown: Baltimore, MD Plans: M.S. in Biological Sciences at UMBC through ICARE “I’m really passionate about...

Posted: May 11, 2022, 2:39 PM

The College Tour series on Amazon spotlights the UMBC student experience

The College Tour—hosted by Alex Boylan of “The Amazing Race” and a team of award-winning producers—offers prospective college students and their families an opportunity to get a first-hand glimpse...

Posted: April 22, 2022, 2:24 PM

Four tips from UMBC faculty on what to do and see at Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day

UMBC’s annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day—known on campus as URCAD—has long been a must-see event. It’s a chance for community members to get a glimpse of what students...

Posted: April 18, 2022, 8:45 PM

Four UMBC students receive Goldwater Scholarship for STEM research, tying prior record

Four UMBC students have been named 2022-23 Goldwater Scholars, tying the university’s past record, set just last year. This year’s recipients are Christopher Slaughter ‘23, computer engineering;...

Posted: April 8, 2022, 1:25 PM

UMBC faculty and staff award recipients place community at the core of their success

At UMBC’s 2022 Presidential Faculty and Staff Awards (PFASA), Tamra Mendelson, professor of biological sciences and recipient of the 2022 – 2025 Presidential Teaching Professor Award, said she...

Posted: April 7, 2022, 10:12 PM

UMBC researchers discover genes linked to medication response, laying foundation for precision medicine

A new study published in Genes may eventually give doctors the ability to make better-informed decisions about which medications to prescribe for older adults. The research, led by Mariann...

Posted: April 7, 2022, 7:03 PM

U.S. News names UMBC graduate programs among the nation’s best

U.S. News announced its 2023 Best Graduate School rankings today, including outstanding UMBC graduate programs across all three colleges. Top fields where UMBC excels range from computer science...

Posted: March 29, 2022, 1:22 PM

Ten million reads: UMBC researchers hit milestone in sharing knowledge through The Conversation

UMBC researchers regularly share their work and expertise with the public through The Conversation—a nonprofit news outlet that provides current, informative content to news publications...

Posted: March 7, 2022, 9:35 PM

UMBC to launch prestigious Beckman Scholars Program for aspiring M.D./Ph.D.s

UMBC has received a 2022 Beckman Foundation Award to launch a Beckman Scholars Program for outstanding students interested in graduate study in the biological or chemical sciences. The Arnold and...

Posted: January 25, 2022, 7:01 PM

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