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Making a Mark on Research   Ishita Shah has, in her own words, a passion for science. Just ask her about molecular biology, and as she talks about her research, her experience, and her...

Studying Iraqi Fire Pollution   Beyond its massive human and financial cost, the ongoing war in Iraq has also had an impact on the environment. Recently, UMBC volcano expert...

Each year, the UMBC Alumni Association presents awards to honor alumni for their professional and personal achievements and service to the University.  Learn more about our past award winners....

UMBC’s Best Excel in Diverse Careers   UMBC’s success in forging leaders in a wide array of fields will be celebrated February 9 at the Alumni Awards ceremony in Annapolis. Six graduates...

sound vision motion   UMBC’s IRC Fellows Program, a partnership between UMBC’s Department of Visual Arts and the Imaging Research Center (IRC), has quickly built upon the existing...

Adventures in Ancient Studies   From the History Channel to sword and sandal epic movies, 21st century citizens remain fascinated by the mysteries of the ancient world. In...

Art as Collaboration   For over 20 years, composer Anna Rubin has collaborated with dancers, musicians and video artists. As director of UMBC’s Linehan Artist Scholar and InterArts...

Using Physics to Synchronize Clocks   Even the most accurate timepieces are almost certain to disagree by at least a few seconds, which can be problematic for applications such as...

The Science of Snow   There are good reasons why Baltimore goes berserk about winter weather: Like many areas along the Mid-Atlantic, it often sits on the “rain-snow” line, or 32 F...

Helping to Save the “Other Bay”   While Mid-Atlantic residents are often reminded to preserve the beauty and health of the Chesapeake Bay, Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental...