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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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UMBC faculty comment in media on President Trump’s first week in office

Following President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, several UMBC faculty weighed in on his first week in office and provided commentary and reaction to a range of domestic and foreign policy...

Posted: January 27, 2017, 9:42 PM

John Rennie Short examines causes of resistance to globalization in wake of U.S., U.K. votes

In the wake of recent events such as the Brexit vote and Donald Trump’s electoral victory, John Rennie Short explores the underlying causes of resistance to economic, political, and cultural...

Posted: November 30, 2016, 6:21 PM

UMBC social sciences recognized for research and leadership in health policy

Two prominent national organizations have recognized UMBC faculty in recent weeks for their significant contributions to the fields of public health and gerontology. The awards are a reflection of...

Posted: November 18, 2016, 9:03 PM

UMBC faculty guide reflection on the 2016 election through campus events and media

In the days following last week’s election, the UMBC community has come together in a series of events to reflect on the election results through discussions grounded in social science and...

Posted: November 15, 2016, 4:38 PM

Baltimore City elementary school students learn about college opportunities through UMBC visit

Prospective students tour UMBC on a daily basis, rain or shine, but last week saw a particularly special visit from around 80 fifth graders from Armistead Gardens Elementary School in Baltimore,...

Posted: November 14, 2016, 9:56 PM

UMBC faculty comment on how division is impacting the 2016 election

With the 2016 election just days away, UMBC faculty have been in the news discussing voter dissatisfaction with government and the divided political landscape that faces both presidential...

Posted: October 27, 2016, 7:02 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

UMBC School of Public Policy alumni advance as leaders in higher education and public health

UMBC proudly announced the establishment of the School of Public Policy in 2014, on the 40th anniversary of the university’s public policy program. As UMBC approaches its 50th anniversary...

Posted: August 16, 2016, 5:56 PM

During Rio games, John Rennie Short argues underestimated costs pose major challenges for Olympic host cities

As the 2016 Summer Olympics opened in Rio, John Rennie Short, professor of public policy, published an evocative commentary in The Conversation outlining challenges Olympic host cities face in...

Posted: August 12, 2016, 2:50 PM

Zero tolerance laws contribute to racial disparities in U.S. public schools, research by F. Chris Curran reveals

As students and families are preparing to start the new school year, new research demonstrates that certain school discipline laws may increase racial disparities and suspension rates for minority...

Posted: August 4, 2016, 3:05 PM

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