In a paper published in the Journal of the International Society of Microbial Ecology, a UMBC team and colleagues from Washington University in St. Louis (WashU) describe the first observation of a satellite bacteriophage. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOiZb
Mair seeks to document how social integration and support (or lack thereof; e.g., “kinlessness”) shape mental health, physical health, end-of-life experiences, and other aspects of well-being especially cross-nationally. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOiZb
That makes this statistical analysis of the data more robust and lends support to the conclusion that there are one or more local sources of cosmic ray electrons. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOQOJ
For centuries, media has portrayed Arab culture as misogynistic and homophobic, however, the reality queer Arabs and those in the diaspora live is much more positive and complex. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOiZb
GRIT-X returned during Homecoming 23 with presentations from faculty and alumni addressing some of the most pressing issues facing society now and throughout history, and how UMBC scholars are working to build a better tomorrow. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOiZb
Ramon Goings, associate professor of language, literacy, and culture, notes that over 40 percent of doctoral students who enter a program and do not finish recognize the dissertation process as a major contributing factor. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOQOJ
A new study assesses types of habitat provided by oyster reefs across 12 tributaries in the Chesapeake Bay. Researchers from UMBC; UMB; and the SERC used underwater cameras to collect images of reef structure. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOQOJ
Next February, Jessica Novak, a fourth-year Ph.D. student in biological sciences, will pack her bags and relocate to the National Renewable Energy (NREL) Laboratory in Golden, Colorado. She’ll conduct research there through June. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOQOJ
In August, Kevin Chen ’23, computer science, Zachary Amoss ’24, computer science, and Leela SaiNadh Gade, M.P.S. ’24🎓, cybersecurity, competed in the 2023 Country-to-Country Capture the Flag event at the Hiyoshi Campus of Keio University. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOQOJ
“We know what education does to change families, generations, and economic prosperity in communities,” Pres. Ashby said. “We need to think about access and affordability. Read more: https://t.co/bFHmoZOQOJ
In Erin Green’s lab, she and her students are studying cellular pathways that may help maintain the balance of healthy proteins in a cell, a state called “proteostasis.” Read more: https://t.co/gh6cn7hyF0
Happy first day of classes, Retrievers! We hope everything is going well and are here to help if you need anything! Just a reminder that our temporary office location is Sherman Hall 449
With the new grant, Padmanabhan and his students will further explore the effects of ZNF217 on ovarian cancer progression, treatment resistance, and the environment inside tumors. Read more: https://t.co/g6lix5U4N9