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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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Six alumni to speak as honorary degree recipients at 2022 Commencement

The six 2022 honorary degree recipients speaking at UMBC’s commencement ceremonies next week have a lot in common. They are each doing amazing things in their respective fields. And they also all...

Posted: May 19, 2022, 12:44 PM

Future engineer helps local students see the possibilities in STEM

Micah Thorpe Degree: B.S., Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Germantown, MD Post-grad plans: Ph.D., mechanical engineering, University of Michigan “My mom is a teacher at a Title I...

Posted: May 17, 2022, 3:49 PM

UMBC softball captures third consecutive America East title, returns to NCAA tournament

For the third consecutive season, UMBC softball reigns as the America East champions. Sweeping all three tournament games, the Retrievers held their opponents scoreless becoming the first team in...

Posted: May 17, 2022, 9:33 AM

First-gen engineering grad is energized by helping others

Diane Stonestreet Degree: B.S., Mechanical Engineering Minor: Mathematics Hometown: Mount Airy, MD Plans: Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Cornell University “The mentors I have...

Posted: May 13, 2022, 4:15 PM

Computer science grad carries forward UMBC’s positive energy

Gabby Khan Degree: B.S., Computer Science (Game Development track) Hometown: Olney, MD Plans: Computer scientist, T. Rowe Price “I see how much drive and passion students have, and it...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 5:06 PM

Data science grad finds unique way to pursue passion for sport

Chetan Desai Degree: M.P.S., Data Science Hometown: Karnataka, Kalaburagi, India Plans: Entrepreneur in sports data science “It wasn’t easy at first to be far from my home country and...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 4:10 PM

Passion for interdisciplinary thinking

Arjun Trivedi Degree: B.S., Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Laurel, MD Plans: Maritime robotics position, Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab “I’m an advocate for people in...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 12:32 PM

Creating a unique path where art and technology meet

Bryan Castillo Degree: B.A., Business Technology Administration Hometown: Columbia, MD Plans: Working at the intersection of arts and tech “There’s a really good support system at UMBC...

Posted: May 12, 2022, 9:08 AM

Challenging the status quo and inspiring young women in tech

Priscila de Almeida Feitosa Degree: B.S., Computer Science Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil Plans: Software engineer for Amazon “On campus, I never felt different. I never felt nervous when...

Posted: May 11, 2022, 2:20 PM

Balancing academics, D1 athletics: Softball standout excels as a flight test engineer

Logan Hawker Degree: B.S., Mechanical Engineering Hometown: Mechanicsville, VA Plans: Flight test engineer, Naval Air Station at Patuxent River, MD “UMBC encourages exploration of all...

Posted: May 11, 2022, 11:54 AM

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