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ICNC Stipend for Ph.D Thesis

The International Center on Nonviolent Conflict

The International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC) announces the call for applications for its first Ph.D. Stipend Award in support of dissertation writing on civil resistance. Ph.D. stipend...

Posted: April 7, 2014, 7:54 AM

Sustainability Matters: An interview with Dr. Chris Swan

Laura Bartock (2013) asks Dr. Swan about sustainability.

Highlights: “We know that very diverse ecological communities provide important ecosystem services, such as pollinators, [...] These services are important not only to human well-being, but...

Posted: April 6, 2014, 12:46 PM

INDS 232: Interdisciplinary Intro. to Food System Studies

INDS 232: Interdisciplinary Intro. to Food System Studies

This course explores fundamental concepts within food systems studies, focusing on the intersection of agriculture, the food industry, human health, environmental sustainability and social...

Posted: April 4, 2014, 10:25 AM

Sandra Lacy and Tim Nohe in Richmond Times Dispatch

"Enchanting" Annual Richmond Choreographers Showcase

From the review in the Richmond Time Dispatch, by Sheena Jeffers: The show opened with the entrancing piece “Slip,” choreographed by Mariah Maloney in dialogue with the solo...

Posted: April 4, 2014, 10:00 AM

INDS at URCAD

Witness examples of Interdisciplinarity in action!

UMBC's Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) Wednesday, April 23, 2014    Poster Presentations, University Ballroom 12:00 - 2:00 Vivian C. Chioma "Fear Be Gone:...

Posted: April 4, 2014, 9:46 AM

Environmental Justice Internship (MD State Gov)

OVERVIEW: The Maryland Department of the Environment is seeking a student intern to work on environmental justice (EJ) initiatives related to quality communication with communities and other...

Posted: April 1, 2014, 5:22 PM

INDS 430: Science and Spirituality

INDS 430: Science and Spirituality

This seminar course will combine readings, written assignments and class discussions in order to help students explore the interface between science and spiritual beliefs. Classes will consider...

Posted: April 1, 2014, 4:07 PM

Did you miss Eric Kruszewski's visit?

Watch it here!

Photographer Eric Kruszewski speaks to the UMBC community on Monday, March 24th, 2014. Eric specializes in travel, reportage, documentaries and portraiture. He is a regular contributor to National...

Posted: April 1, 2014, 11:53 AM

Did you miss Marc Steiner's visit to UMBC?

Watch it here!

Marc Steiner is the creator of the Peabody Award-winning Marc Steiner Show and founder of the Center for Emerging Media (CEM). He is currently working with Media and Communication Studies and with...

Posted: April 1, 2014, 11:45 AM

Marie desJardins Wins Presidential Teaching Award

CSEE Professor Marie desJardins has been named as UMBC’s Presidential Teaching Professor for 2014-17. Dr. desJardins joined the UMBC faculty in 2001 after earning her Ph.D. in computer science...

Posted: April 1, 2014, 11:22 AM