Roundup: UMBC in the News

Sep 10, 2015 / 1 minute of reading

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community. UMBC is the #4 “Most Innovative” college in America and places #6 in undergraduate teaching, according to this year’s U.S. News and World Report rankings. President Hrabowski praises Tim Ryan, Baltimore Sun publisher and next head of the L.A. Times and San Diego Union-Tribune. John Rennie Short, public policy, views the immigration… Continue Reading Roundup: UMBC in the News

Opportunities through Robotics: Kavita Krishnaswamy ’07

Aug 11, 2015 / 3 minutes of reading

Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with Kavita Krishnaswamy ’07, mathematics and computer science. Krishnaswamy has spinal muscular atrophy and has not been able to leave her house in six years. Thanks to Beam Telepresence Technology, a robotic program that allows her to remotely view and navigate spaces through her computer screen, she’s presented her doctoral thesis and attended conferences across the country. The current Ph.D. student talks about her experience with the Beam and her research on robotics and accessibility. Q: What’s your most memorable experience/moment at UMBC? UMBC is a journey to fulfill,… Continue Reading Opportunities through Robotics: Kavita Krishnaswamy ’07

Alums in the News: Quipeles, Richardson, McMullen, Steininger

Jul 10, 2014 / 2 minutes of reading

Congratulations to these UMBC alums whose accomplishments have been recognized both inside and outside of UMBC. Take a moment to read what they have been up to! The Kennedy Center recently hosted a benefit performance called “After the Storm” in support of the survivors of typhoon Haiyan, the strongest recorded typhoon to ever hit the Philippines. Gretchen Quipeles ‘14, health administration and public policy, attended the event and praised its success. “It’s exciting to see the Filipino community come together in that one room seeing a great act, raising money for typhoon Haiyan,” she told Inquirer.net. Read the full story… Continue Reading Alums in the News: Quipeles, Richardson, McMullen, Steininger

A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin ’99

Nov 10, 2010 / 5 minutes of reading

“But Mom, when am I going to use all this math stuff anyway?” For parents, it’s a frequent refrain from kids of all ages, and sometimes in the age of spreadsheets and computer desktop calculators, it’s a question that’s as tough to answer as sample problems from the math section of the SAT. But don’t say that to Kimball Martin ’99, who has turned his inquisitive nature and love of challenges into a robust career as an assistant professor of mathematics specializing in number theory. “Math is not about numbers, but about ideas and problem solving,” he said. “Doing math… Continue Reading A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin ’99

A Mathematical Mind: Kimball Martin '99