Center for Women and Information Technology Scholars Program
The Center for Women and Information Technology Scholars Program (CWIT) promotes engineering opportunities for women and strives to solve the problem of underrepresentation in related fields. The program includes chemical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, information systems, interdisciplinary studies, and mechanical engineering majors. Scholars are given the opportunity to work with faculty mentors and local business professionals, and participate in internship programs at organizations such at Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman.
University Publications
ca. 2006
brochures; booklets
UPUB F4-002_3
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences Student Awards Reception, 2009
Originally, UMBC set up a system of academic divisions instead of colleges, including the Divisions of Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences. A Dean of Arts and Sciences replaced the Dean of Faculty in 1980, and the the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering were set up by 1984. As the number of academic departments and centers grew, so did the workload and strain grow for the College of Arts and Sciences. The administration and Faculty Senate began to investigate an alternate structure that would best serve the academic departments, faculty, and students, without adding unnecessary barriers between departments and groups that collaborate. A compromise was reached, and in 2004 the College of Arts and Sciences was divided into the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS), joining the College of Computer Science and Engineering at UMBC.
College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University Publications
4/30/2009
programs (documents); 5.6 x 8.5 in.
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College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences First Annual CNMS Student Recognition Day, 2006
Originally, UMBC set up a system of academic divisions instead of colleges, including the Divisions of Humanities, Mathematics, Science, Social Sciences. A Dean of Arts and Sciences replaced the Dean of Faculty in 1980, and the the College of Arts and Sciences and the College of Engineering were set up by 1984. As the number of academic departments and centers grew, so did the workload and strain grow for the College of Arts and Sciences. The administration and Faculty Senate began to investigate an alternate structure that would best serve the academic departments, faculty, and students, without adding unnecessary barriers between departments and groups that collaborate. A compromise was reached, and in 2004 the College of Arts and Sciences was divided into the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) and the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS), joining the College of Computer Science and Engineering at UMBC.
University Publications
5/5/2006
programs (documents); 5.5 x 8.5 in.
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Commemorative Poster for the 20th Anniversary of the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program
On April 4-5, 2008, hundreds of alumni, faculty and supporters joined to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program. The gathering centered around a scientific symposium including oral and poster presentations, panel discussions, and video recording booths for alumni to talk about their experiences in the program. Director LaMont Toliver explained the distinguishing qualities of the program: Over the past 20 years, the program has created strong foundations in a number of areas including but not limited [to]: the sense of family, a culture of high expectations, and environment of positive peer pressure, collaborations with UMBC research faculty that include solid classroom instruction and lab experiences in a variety of areas, and finally, a legacy of excellence that began from the very beginning."
University Publications
2008
posters; 23 1/8 X 35 7/8 in.
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Computer classes for UMBC Faculty and Staff
In Spring 1994, Academic Computing Services offered classes for UMBC faculty and staff, including an introductory class about the Internet and how to use word processors and spreadsheets. The classes were co-sponsored by Continuing Education.
University Publications
Spring 1994
fliers; 14 x 8.5 in.
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Dare to do More: Management of Aging Services (MAgS) Undergraduate Program
In April 2004, the Erickson School of Aging Studies was established with support from John Erickson, who gave a $5 million commitment to the school. The goal of the Erickson School is to become the preeminent resource for education, research, and policy on services for the mid-life and older population.” Erickson is a hub for research activities on long-term care quality, consumer direction, and other topics exploring the policy and sociocultural dimensions of aging in our country. Through the Erickson School and the doctoral program in Gerontology (housed jointly at UMBC and the University of Maryland Graduate School, Baltimore), UMBC students and faculty have been able to contribute and bring greater visibility to aging-related issues of both local and national importance.
Erickson School of Aging; University of Maryland, Baltimore County
University Publications
2010
brochures; programs (documents); 8.5 x 11 in.
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Dr. Koh with First Graduating Class of Engineers by Patrick Sander
The Maryland State Board of Higher Education approved engineering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs at UMBC in 1984, though not without heated competition from Morgan State University. Previously, pre-engineering classes were offered at UMBC, but students had to transfer to University of Maryland, College Park to complete their degrees. Both Morgan and UMBC desired an engineering program, but ultimately, the decision was made that each school would receive half of a full engineering program; electrical, civil, and industrial engineering were given to Morgan and chemical, biological, and mechanical engineering programs were given to UMBC. The first UMBC class of engineers in 1986 were awarded eight bachelor's degrees and one master's degree. Engineering student organizations ASME, AIChE and the Council of Majors were also established that in 1986. Dr. Severino Koh was a founder of the program and served as associate dean of the College of Engineering until 1991, and he taught as a mechanical engineering professor until he retired in 2002.
Sander, Patrick
Baltimore Sun Photographs
6/6/1986
gelatin silver prints; black-and-white photographs; 8 x 10 in.
P2014-01-0079
Farm House, Westchester County, New York by Walker Evans
UMBC's legendary Photography Collections are recognized nationally as among the top ten such holdings among U.S. colleges and universities. The collections were begun in 1973 with the acquisition of a portfolio of photographs by Walker Evans, one of the foremost image makers in the history of the medium.
Evans, Walker, 1903-1975
Walker Evans Photography Collection
created 1936, acquired by UMBC 1973
gelatin silver prints; black-and-white photographs; 4.5 x 6.5 in.
P73-01-013
Fifth Annual Report, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology Report, 1999-2000
In 1995, UMBC entered a cooperative agreement with NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center, and formed a multidisciplinary program called the Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology (JCET). Through this agreement, JCET faculty members held joint appointments with Goddard and UMBC, conducted original research, and also taught UMBC courses.
University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Goddard Space Flight Center
University Publications
1999-2000
reports; 9 x 11 in.
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First Annual Undergraduate Research & Creative Achievement Day(URCAD) Program
The first URCAD featured work from students across all disciplines, from Ancient Studies and Social Work to Mechanical Engineering and Biochemistry. Presentations included an exhibit on the history of Cowdensville, a project on the experience of Alzheimer's caregivers, and research exploring wavelength modulation in bottlenose dolphin visual pigments
University Publications
4/30/1997
programs (documents); 8.5 x 11 in.
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