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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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Sarah Shin publishes new book on English language teaching as a second career

After conducting in-depth interviews and observations of students in a teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) graduate program, Sarah Shin, professor of education and special...

Posted: September 30, 2016, 5:15 PM

Kimberly Moffitt analyzes the first presidential debate on WYPR and WEAA

Following the first presidential debate on September 26, Kimberly Moffitt was a guest on WYPR’s Midday program and WEAA’s The Marc Steiner Show to provide analysis and outline what the candidates...

Posted: September 30, 2016, 3:58 PM

UMBC community gathers to reflect on campus culture over the last 50 years

During UMBC’s 50th anniversary celebration weekend, alumni, faculty, staff, and students gathered for a lighthearted event to reflect on the student experience over the years at the university....

Posted: September 30, 2016, 3:21 PM

Stoop stories offer a glimpse into UMBC’s first days and rich history

On September 19, 1966, 750 freshmen arrived at UMBC and began taking classes in one of three building that made up the campus. Fifty years later, community members gathered together to share their...

Posted: September 26, 2016, 2:41 PM

GRIT-X showcases groundbreaking UMBC research, scholarship, and creative achievement

An inaugural GRIT-X event held during UMBC’s 50th anniversary weekend featured some of the university community’s most fascinating new research and creative work. Faculty and alumni from across...

Posted: September 22, 2016, 8:13 PM

New research by Curran and Kellogg points to inequities in science education from early age

In a new article published in The Conversation, School of Public Policy Assistant Professor F. Chris Curran shares his latest research that reveals significant achievement gaps in science for...

Posted: September 14, 2016, 7:27 PM

In new book, Brian Grodsky argues recent revolutions are threatening the future of democracy

During the last two decades, Brian Grodsky has spent significant time talking to citizens who have been fighting for political change in countries like Poland, Uzbekistan, Serbia, Croatia, Russia,...

Posted: September 14, 2016, 6:23 PM

Governor’s Summer Interns present policy papers to state political leaders

It’s not often that college students have the opportunity to present policy recommendations directly to senior level government officials, but students throughout Maryland recently shared research...

Posted: September 12, 2016, 7:12 PM

Delegation from the University of Kassel in Germany visits UMBC to grow interdisciplinary exchange program

Eight administrators and faculty members from the University of Kassel in central Germany visited UMBC from August 29 to September 2 to build on a thriving university partnership between the two...

Posted: September 9, 2016, 5:07 PM

Hrabowski Fund for Innovation awards grants for four unique faculty initiatives

Each year, the Hrabowski Fund for Innovation provides funding to faculty initiatives that challenge students to be active in their education and encourage faculty to be innovative and work across...

Posted: September 8, 2016, 2:37 PM

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