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First-ever Grand Challenge Symposium

Focuses on value of interdisciplinary collaboration

This story was first published on news.umbc.edu and was written by Megan Hanks. The Grand Challenge Scholars Program (GCSP) hosted its inaugural symposium in February, featuring lightning...

Posted: April 20, 2017, 2:28 PM

CRESST II space science consortium to receive $87.5 million

In new agreement with NASA Goddard

This story was first published on news.umbc.edu and was written by Sarah Hansen. The Center for Research and Exploration in Space Science and Technology (CRESST II) is prepared to embark on a...

Posted: March 30, 2017, 3:11 PM

UMBC adds spark to Light City Baltimore

This story was first published on news.umbc.edu and was written by Tom Moore.  With art, ideas, and entertainment, UMBC will add spark to the second annual Light City Baltimore festival,...

Posted: March 30, 2017, 2:56 PM

Lee Blaney receives NSF CAREER Award

To Address Contaminants of Emerging Concern in Urban Streams

This article was first published here and was written by Megan Hanks. Lee Blaney, assistant professor of chemical, biochemical and environmental engineering, has received a prestigious CAREER...

Posted: March 29, 2017, 11:53 AM

Colin Studds on WYPR's On The Record

Discussing how Climate Change Affects Seasonal Rhythms

This article was first published here and was written by Sarah Hansen. February 2017 in Baltimore was 8.5 degrees warmer than average, and 1 degree warmer than an average March. The...

Posted: March 29, 2017, 11:47 AM

A New Wrinkle in the Role of Clouds in Climate Change

UMBC’s JCET researchers discover new complexities

This article was first published here  and was written by Sarah Hansen. Clouds continue to be one of the greatest sources of uncertainty in climate change models. At night, clouds keep Earth...

Posted: March 29, 2017, 11:40 AM

Core Facilities expanding at UMBC and local start-ups

Offering Imaging and Analysis services

This article was originally published here and written by Sarah Hansen. Dean Bill LaCourse, of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS), has been working for 20 years to build...

Posted: March 28, 2017, 4:19 PM

Michael Lane wins $40,000 in grants

Conducting Fieldwork in central Greece

This article was originally published here and written by Max Cole. Michael Lane, an assistant professor of ancient studies, has been awarded $40,000 in grants from the Institute of Aegean...

Posted: March 28, 2017, 4:10 PM