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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 expert Rick Forno comments on Dept. of Justice order for Apple to unlock cell phone

The U.S. Department of Justice has a issued a court order to Apple for their assistance with unlocking an iPhone that may contain information about the San Bernardino shooting that took place in...

Posted: February 18, 2016, 7:41 PM

Engineering professors Spence and desJardins honored for commitments to mentorship and advocacy

Two faculty in UMBC’s College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) have been named recipients of notable awards for their work mentoring students and advancing engineering education...

Posted: February 17, 2016, 4:32 PM

New blood-clotting agent shows promise for soldiers in combat zones with extreme temperatures

When soldiers suffer traumatic battle wounds in combat, there is a window of just around 10 minutes for medics to apply blood-clotting agents before they will likely lose too much blood to...

Posted: February 9, 2016, 3:26 PM

UMBC researchers introduce innovative curriculum that INSPIRES high school students to explore engineering

UMBC engineering and education researchers have partnered with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS) to develop and implement an innovative curriculum that exposes high school students to...

Posted: February 5, 2016, 3:00 PM

Gymama Slaughter reimagines life-saving medical devices, no batteries required

Gymama Slaughter offered a thrilling glimpse into the future of medicine at TEDxBaltimore, held January 14, 2016, at Morgan State University. Slaughter, assistant professor of computer science and...

Posted: January 28, 2016, 3:04 PM

Jack Suess, CIO, predicts 2016 tech trends higher education

In a recent article in Campus Technology, Jack Suess, vice president of information technology and chief information officer, shares his perspective on the biggest technology trends in higher...

Posted: January 19, 2016, 2:49 PM

Lee Blaney’s sustainability-focused engineering research examines the potential impact and value of waste streams

The National Science Foundation has recognized Lee Blaney, assistant professor of chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering (CBEE), as a tremendously promising researcher in...

Posted: January 13, 2016, 5:21 PM

Marie desJardins on the past, present and future of artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) can bridge the gap between computer scientists and other fields, including education and medicine, explains Marie desJardins, associate dean in the College of...

Posted: January 11, 2016, 5:24 PM

UMBC researchers develop affordable incubator for vulnerable newborns in low-resource areas

In low- and middle-income countries, gaps in healthcare infrastructure and high costs for medical supplies and services can mean high numbers of babies dying in their first week of life. Often,...

Posted: January 6, 2016, 2:35 PM

Maryland universities see rapid growth in cybersecurity programs due to vibrant cyber job market

Bachelor’s and master’s programs in cybersecurity at Maryland colleges and universities are growing rapidly as more students become interested in careers in the industry. At UMBC, the number of...

Posted: December 23, 2015, 8:26 PM

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