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Adelstein '96, bio chem, brings tech firm to bwtech@UMBC

Mike Adelstein ’96, biochemistry & molecular biology, CEO of Potomac Photonics, recently moved the 31-year-old tech company to bwtech@UMBC. Potomac specializes in microfabrication and can...

Posted: January 14, 2014, 3:37 PM

UMBC: The Right Wavelength

The Right Wavelength UMBC professor Tim Brennan appointed chief economist of the FCC. Public policy and economics professor Tim Brennan has had a distinguished career as an educator,...

Posted: January 14, 2014, 5:00 AM

Roy Meyers, Political Science, on WYPR’s Maryland Morning

Maryland Governor Martin O’Malley is sending his final budget to the General Assembly this week. Political science professor Roy Meyers was a guest on WYPR’s Maryland Morning on January 13th and...

Posted: January 13, 2014, 9:25 PM

Constantine Vaporis, Asian Studies, in Education About Asia

Asian studies program director Constantine Vaporis was recently interviewed in Education About Asia as part of an interview series with recipients of the AAS Franklin Buchanan Prize. Vaporis was...

Posted: January 13, 2014, 9:23 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

February Fun for Alums

Don’t miss out on the fun this February! There will be birthday celebrating, dance performances and lots of alumni spirit. For more details, see below. True Grit’s Birthday Bash & Basketball...

Posted: January 9, 2014, 9:24 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