Professor Michael Summers with Chemistry students and mass spectrometer by Bill Denison
In 1994, UMBC was awarded a teaching grant from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). The funding was directed towards the HHMI Scholars Program, an educational program that works with students from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Michael Summers was named an HHMI investigator in 1994, and his groundbreaking research at UMBC has focused on HIV-1, the retrovirus that causes AIDS, and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy, a technique for learning more about the molecular components of the HIV-1 retrovirus. Dr. Summers has also been an active teacher and supporter of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program, including working to assist other universities to duplicate the success of the program at UMBC. In 2003, he spoke with pride for the work at UMBC: While I'm very proud of our research, it may be that in the end what I do with minority students is more important than what I do in the lab. I never thought I would be involved in a social movement like this."
Dension, Bill
University Photographs
1997
color slides; color photographs; 35 mm
UARC 2013-013-21-2028
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.
UPUB C24-001
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.
UPUB C22-001
Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program
The Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program honors the work of Walter Sondheim, a Baltimore business leader and education advocate. Students explore and work to address the critical social issues of our cities and communities through community service opportunities, government, non-profit, and law internships, and original research projects. Students also have the opportunity to attend lectures and other events to discuss policy problems and challenges with leaders and organizations in the social sciences.
University Publications
ca. 2006
brochures; booklets
UPUB F4-002_8
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
UMBC Review: Journal of Undergraduate Research and Creative Works, Volume 1 (2000)
The first edition of the UMBC Review was published in 2000 under student editors Victoria Crane and Stanford Ward. As an extension of the goal of URCAD, the publication seeks to exhibit the academic and creative talents at the university. The first journal featured ten pieces of work, from an exploration of lunar imagery in Jane Eyre to a paper on the distribution of cone photoreceptor pigments in the striped bass retina.
University Publications
2000
journals (periodicals); 6 x 9 in.
UPUB P12-013
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.
UPUB P12-010
URCAD Pin
The first Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) was held in 1997. The event showcases both original research and creative works by students, who have the opportunity to present through posters, oral presentations, performances, film, and more. URCAD emphasizes collaboration between students and mentors, and therefore only accepts projects that have been supported by a faculty mentor at UMBC. There are also Undergraduate Research Awards available, giving selected students up to $1,500 to complete their research. The annual URCAD event is usually held during the third or fourth week of April.
Traditionally, both presenters and attendees are given a metal URCAD pin to wear throughout the day.
ca. 1997
buttons (information artifacts);
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Installation of the Eta Chapter of Maryland at UMBC
On May 26, 1998, the first class of UMBC's Phi Beta Kappa members were inducted into the honor society during an early afternoon ceremony in the University Center Ballroom. Qualifications included a minimum 3.5 GPA, 90 credits in both liberal arts and sciences (36 of which must have been received at UMBC), and no more than ten percent of the eligible pool of students could be offered membership to the society.
University Publications
5/26/1998
programs (documents); 5 x 7 in.
UPUB S7-008_2
Installation of the Eta Chapter of Maryland at UMBC
Founded in 1776 at the College of William and Mary, Phi Beta Kappa is the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society. In 1998, UMBC was among only seven colleges and universities in the United states to be offered Phi Beta Kappa chartership (selected from 47 that applied). The installation of the Eta Chapter of Maryland of the Phi Beta Kappa Society took place on March 16, 1998 in the University Center Ballroom. Honorary memberships were given to Jo Ann E. Argersinger, Provost of UMBC; Robert P. Burchard, Professor of Biological Sciences; Daphne D. Harrison; Director of the Center for the Humanities; Freeman A. Hrabowski, III, President of UMBC; Albin O. Kuhn; the first chancellor of UMBC; Jane B. Meyerhoff and Robert E. Meyerhoff, philanthropists; Angela Moorjani; chair of Modern Languages and Linguistics; and Richard F. Neville, former Dean of Arts and Sciences at UMBC. Dr. Jay M. Freyman, director of the Honors College, was named president of the Eta Chapter.
Phi Beta Kappa
University Publications
3/16/1998
programs (documents); 5.5 x 8.5 in.
UPUB S7-008_1