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MD-DC-VA Regional Meeting of MAA

Baradwaj, Gobbert, Neerchal, and Stanwyck make presentations

The MD-DC-VA Regional Meeting of the Mathematical Association of America was held in James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA on Saturday, April 26, 2014. Dr. Matthias Gobbert and Ms Raji...

Posted: May 1, 2014, 3:37 AM

AMS Sectional Meeting at UMBC

Saturday-Sunday, March 29-30, 2014

The Spring Eastern AMS Sectional Meeting took place on the UMBC campus on March 29–30, 2014 (Saturday and Sunday).   Four invited talks and a host of special sessions filled the two-day meeting's...

Posted: April 3, 2014, 3:37 PM

Kathleen Hoffman and lamprey locomotion

Interdisciplinary research in mathematical biology

Dr. Kathleen Hoffman is a member of an interdisciplinary team of researchers that studies neuromechanical properties of vertebrate locomotion using the lamprey as a model system.  The team,...

Posted: March 16, 2014, 2:33 PM

Evelyn Thomas in SIAM News

Social Engagement Shapes a Mathematical Career

Dr.  Evelyn Thomas, a UMBC postdoctoral fellow who specializes in the mathematics of epidemiology, was featured in an article written by Manil Suri in the March 2014 issue of SIAM News.  A summary...

Posted: March 15, 2014, 12:40 PM

Raji Baradwaj recognized for excellence in teaching

Receives the 2013 Carl Webber Excellence in Teaching award

Raji Baradwaj joined the department's faculty as a Lecturer in 2001, and was promoted to Senior Lecturer in 2012.  She actively supports a variety of initiatives on campus to enhance student...

Posted: December 25, 2013, 3:40 PM

Nagaraj Neerchal recognized for Innovative Excellence

Receives 2013 USM Board of Regents Award

Profesor Nagaraj Neerchal has received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents' award for Innovation -- Academic Transformation in Teaching.  Neerchal has been a member of the...

Posted: December 25, 2013, 3:25 PM

Manil Suri named Presidential Teaching Professor

Award presented on March 28, 2013

Dr. Manil Suri has been named a UMBC Presidential Teaching Professor for the period of 2013-16. Suri joined the UMBC faculty in 1983.  His interest in teaching often expands outside of our...

Posted: December 25, 2013, 3:12 PM

Bimal Sinha recognized for research achievements

Receives the 2012 USM Board of Regents Award

Profesor Bimal Sinha has received the University System of Maryland Board of Regents' award for Excellence in Research. Sinha’s research has appeared in numerous publications, including the...

Posted: December 25, 2013, 3:03 PM

Alexandria Volkening: Class of 2011 valedictorian

Alexandria Volkening was named the valedictorian of the UMBC class of 2011. Her grades kept her on the President’s List throughout her time at UMBC; she was named Outstanding Senior in...

Posted: December 25, 2013, 2:57 PM

Nagaraj Neerchal Elected Fellow of the ASA

Dr. Nagaraj K. Neerchal, was elected Fellow of the American Statistical Association (ASA). This honor recognizes the professional contributions of members of the ASA and is limited to one-third of...

Posted: December 25, 2013, 2:48 PM