“Be willing to be an independent thinker and be willing to be wrong,” says graduate student Amanda Belunis as ways to succeed in analytical chemistry.
Forward Progress Begins with Mentorship
A recent graduate reflects on the mentoring lessons learned through the Meyerhoff Program that he’ll bring with him to Harvard and beyond.
Building an Inclusive Workforce—Rising Together
Three alumnae discuss how their time at UMBC impacted their professional trajectories. Now, they’re paving the way for the next generation of leaders.
Virgin births from parthenogenesis: How females from some species can reproduce without males
In some cases, it allows females to generate their own mating partners.
Exploring Every Angle: Climate Research at UMBC
Researchers across UMBC are using unique, interdisciplinary approaches to explore global environmental challenges
On Thin Ice
As scientists study how the Arctic affects and is affected by climate change, the work of Kurtz and others will fill in a crucial knowledge gap.
Chasing Antibodies
Kaitlyn Sadtler ’11 leads study to learn how many Americans have been exposed to SARS-CoV-2.
Alumna Leads Team to Breakthrough Coronavirus Vaccine Results
Kizzmekia Corbett’s team was the first to demonstrate a vaccine that successfully stopped viral replication in both the lungs and nose.
Why Hydroxychloroquine and Chloroquine Don’t Block SARS-CoV-2 Infection of Human Lung Cells
As scientists proceed with investigating new drugs as well as trying to repurpose old ones, it is critical that researchers take the time to think about their study design.
Change Agent Behind #BlackBirdersWeek
With a history of amplifying and prioritizing Black voices in other under-represented fields, this alumna turned her efforts toward supporting birders, naturalists, and explorers.