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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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Cybersecurity experts share insights on MedStar Health cyber attack and cybersecurity safeguards

As ransomware reportedly held MedStar Health’s records system and data hostage, two UMBC cybersecurity experts offered insight on the situation and the possibilities for preventing future cyber...

Posted: April 5, 2016, 6:45 PM

UMBC-USNA teams share progress on cybersecurity research at symposium

UMBC and U.S. Naval Academy (USNA) faculty researchers presented updates on five collaborative cybersecurity projects funded by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) during the inaugural USNA-UMBC...

Posted: April 1, 2016, 2:58 PM

UMBC helps innovative faculty turn research into successful businesses

UMBC exemplifies a statewide trend of ramping up efforts to help faculty and students turn their research into commercial products and companies, supporting emerging entrepreneurs and boosting the...

Posted: March 29, 2016, 3:21 PM

START funding enables UMBC faculty to advance their research in new directions

UMBC’s Office of the Vice President for Research has named seven new recipients of Strategic Awards for Research Transitions (START). The awards are formerly known as Special Research...

Posted: March 28, 2016, 8:49 PM

Three COEIT faculty honored for dedication to mentoring students

Three faculty in UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) have received distinguished awards from leading professional organizations for their commitment to mentoring...

Posted: March 28, 2016, 5:46 PM

Silicon Valley organization connects diverse tech talent from UMBC with top companies

A recent TIME article highlights UMBC as a university that should be on the radar for top companies and start-ups seeking diverse technology talent. Tristan Walker, co-founder and chair of...

Posted: March 25, 2016, 4:47 PM

Congressman Elijah Cummings discusses UMBC’s research leadership and commitment to Baltimore during campus visit

Congressman Elijah Cummings visited UMBC this month to speak with faculty, staff, and students from across the university about UMBC’s national leadership as a research university and commitment...

Posted: March 21, 2016, 4:19 PM

UMBC’s new Grand Challenge Scholars Program invites students from all fields to tackle major issues of our time

A new UMBC scholars program is inviting students from all majors to work together on pressing challenges facing society, from sustainability to health and security issues. UMBC’s Grand...

Posted: March 18, 2016, 8:59 PM

Penny Rheingans appointed to Computing Research Association Board of Directors

Penny Rheingans, professor of computer science and electrical engineering and director of UMBC’s Center for Women in Technology (CWIT), has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the...

Posted: March 10, 2016, 9:22 PM

Engineering student’s late night caffeine craving inspires travel mug that brews its own coffee

When Joseph Hyman ‘11, mechanical engineering, was a student at UMBC, he was sitting in the library craving a fresh, hot cup of coffee, when an idea struck him: Wouldn’t it be great if a travel...

Posted: March 4, 2016, 4:09 PM

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