Candidate for Dean, Dr. Rous shares his vision for UMBC
By Megan Masciana
Dr. Phillip Rous, the lone candidate for the position of Dean of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, was the center of attention of a forum held for students and faculty to voice their questions and concerns. "This is a perfect opportunity for me to listen," Dr. Rous said opening his speech. Unfortunately, few students took advantage of the opportunity to take in Dr. Rous's vision for the direction in which he wants to take the students, faculty, and university. "I want to hear what Dr. Rous has to say and what his plans are. The e-mail [sent ... Read More
Programs and grants help entrepreneurship thrive
By Megan MascianaRecently the UMBC campus community has been rife with opportunities for students looking to be entrepreneurs. Some of those opportunities include the Idea Competition, Prove It!, and programs sponsored by the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship. In addition, UMBC is involved within the Baltimore community through ACTiVATE, an entrepreneurship training and support program for career women interested in using university technology that is developed through research. It is located at UMBC, NIH, and Texas State University.ACTiVATE was started when UMBC received a grant from the National Science Foundation. Vivian Armour, the Director of the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship, thought ... Read More
UMBC student unearths ancient archaeological remains
By Megan Masciana
While working on her senior research thesis in Central Spain, UMBC ancient studies and cultural anthropology major Sandra Gammon unearthed an ancient necropolis. Gammon had been working as part of a team of Spanish archeologists and international students through ArchaeoSpain, a non-profit organization based in Connecticut and Madrid. ArchaeoSpain was founded in 2000 with the goal of bringing people from all over the world to work alongside trained specialists. ArchaeoSpain teams, consisting of 10 people from around the world who join the local crew, have assisted in major discoveries at sites in Spain and Italy."Sandra and the other participants have ... Read More
First LEGO League helps foster communication skills
By Megan Masciana
The State Championship for the First LEGO League (FLL) held at UMBC annually is designed to teach students the importance of education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), helping students collaborate and develop necessary skills at an early age. FLL is an international program for children created in partnership between FIRST and the LEGO Company in 1998. FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that designs accessible, innovative programs to build self-confidence, knowledge, and life skills while motivating young people to pursue opportunities in science, technology and engineering. This past January 64 ... Read More
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