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New Engineering Faculty Bolster UMBC’s
Commitment to Earth-Friendly Research

“As scholars, we like to think, to solve interesting problems. As citizens of the world, we must also look at our values and make wise choices.”

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UMBC joins BRAIN Center to Advance Innovations in Neuro-Technologies

The BRAIN Center brings together experts from a wide range of topics. The goal is for it to become a neurotechnology hub by creating a pipeline from discoveries to solutions, while helping students, scientists, and engineers solve one of the greatest unmet medical and healthcare needs of our time.

Sandra Barrueco Integrates Training with Research and Community Engagement with Nearly 1M Grant.

Sandra Barrueco, professor of psychology, and colleagues receive a two-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish Advance/Avance Maryland and train students in culturally competent behavioral health services for underserved Maryland youth.

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UMBC 2024 Inquiring Minds coverIn UMBC’s 2024 research and creative achievement annual report, Inquiring Minds, we’re presenting a cross section of some of the key areas of achievement across our community.

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UMBC’s Hilltop Institute in The Baltimore Sun

An article published January 19 in The Baltimore Sun examines the impact of the Affordable Care Act as Marylanders gain health insurance coverage, but points to how many are switching from...

Posted: January 22, 2014, 5:38 PM

Robert Provine, Psychology, to be Featured in New Book

Psychology professor Robert Provine participated in this year’s annual question on Edge.org, which features a collection of online essays that is later published as part of a high-profile and...

Posted: January 22, 2014, 3:57 PM

Tom Cronin, Biology, in WIRED

What’s the Absurd Creature of the Week in WIRED science? Why it’s none other than one of biologist Tom Cronin’s favorite sea critters, the mantis shrimp. And the eyes of these creatures are...

Posted: January 13, 2014, 8:11 PM

UMBC Study on Maryland Dream Act in the Gazette

An article published January 8th in The Gazette examines the impact of the Maryland Dream Act after its first year. The law allows undocumented immigrants who graduate from Maryland high schools...

Posted: January 9, 2014, 6:05 PM