A new role for Annica Wayman '99
Dr. Wayman moving on to a leadership role at NCATS
Dear Colleagues,
It is with bittersweet emotion that I share that Annica Wayman ’99, M6, mechanical engineering, associate dean for Shady Grove affairs in the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences, will be departing UMBC to pursue the next chapter on her impressive professional path. Annica’s last day with UMBC is Friday, May 24.
Annica will be taking on a new role as deputy director of the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS), one of 27 institutes within the National Institutes of Health. There, she will serve as second in command, delivering leadership and direction for a wide range of translational science initiatives and overseeing the center’s $923 million budget in collaboration with the institute’s director. Given all that Annica has accomplished at UMBC, this transition seems a fitting next step—but that doesn’t mean she won’t be terribly missed at UMBC!
Over the past six years, Annica has served as a phenomenal leader and trusted colleague. She and her talented team have been trailblazers, setting high standards for UMBC STEM programs to successfully launch and grow at UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove.
Annica played an instrumental role in implementing and further developing the B.S. in Translational Life Science Technology (TLST)—UMBC’s first STEM program at the Shady Grove campus. CNMS also chose to shift UMBC’s Master of Professional Studies (M.P.S.) in biotechnology to UMBC-Shady Grove, reinvigorating the program, and additional STEM programs have followed. Annica also spearheaded development of short-term biotechnology trainingprograms for workers transitioning between industries.
Annica was the right person at the right time to launch the TLST program. Her commitment to the vision of the program and dedication to our students are without match. Although I will miss her talent and caring nature, I will be forever grateful for the time and effort she gave to the program. Annica has left an indelible mark on TLST, and she will always be a part of USG, the college, and UMBC.
Please join me in wishing her well.
Sincerely,
William R. LaCourse
Dean of the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences
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Applications Now Open for 2024-2025 CNMS Scholars Program
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The
CNMS Scholars Program at UMBC is a selective undergraduate initiative designed to support talented individuals interested in the advancement of women students in the sciences. This prestigious program is being sponsored by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) at UMBC to provide comprehensive support to students pursuing majors where women are still underrepresented, specifically: mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics/computational biology. The program will connect high-potential students to a community of designated faculty mentors and a myriad of campus support services in an effort to facilitate their academic success in these rigorous majors. CNMS Scholarships are for one year and could be renewable annually for up to two additional years, in accordance with funding availability and meeting program requirements as defined in an award agreement.
The application process includes uploading an application letter to the selection committee with an essay that covers three topics, as well as the submission of academic transcripts and a resume.
All applicants to the CNMS Scholars Program must have and maintain:
Status as a full-time student at UMBC
- A minimum UMBC cumulative 3.0 grade point average
- Declared major in one of the following STEM disciplines: mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics/computational biology
- Demonstrated interest and commitment to the advancement of women in the identified STEM disciplines
- Compliance with all requirements and expectations of the CNMS Scholars Program
- Good-standing status throughout the University
The selection for the new cohort of scholars is open until April 30, 2024.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Dr. Maria Cambraia at
cambraia@umbc.edu.
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Applications Now Open for 2024-2025 Beckman Scholars Program
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The College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences is excited to announce that the application for the 2024-2025 Beckman Scholars Program cohort is now open!
The Beckman Scholars Program at UMBC, funded by the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, aims to support undergraduate students with a committed interest in research in the biological and chemical sciences in pursuit of an MD/PhD. Eligibility for this program is limited to students who major in a chemical or biological sciences discipline (Biological Sciences, Chemistry, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology) and show a demonstrated interest in pursuing an MD/PhD degree upon completion of an undergraduate degree at UMBC.
Students selected to participate in the program will be eligible for financial and programmatic support.
Involvement in the Beckman Scholars Program would begin upon:
1) completion of the online application;
2) acceptance of conditions in the Consent Form;
3) meeting eligibility requirements;
4) completion of the Beckman Scholars Program agreement; and
5) enrollment as a full-time undergraduate student at UMBC for Fall 2024. Participation in the program will continue through August 2025.
You may access the online application by using this link.
It is important to understand that application to The Beckman Scholars Program requires:
Documented status as either a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident;
A declared major in the biological or chemical disciplines (e.g. Biological Sciences, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or Chemistry);
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0;
Status as a second year or third year student for the 2024-2025 academic year (i.e. graduating from UMBC Spring 2026 or later);
Status as a full-time undergraduate student at UMBC for the 2024-2025 academic year;
Two letters of recommendation from science faculty members
A written essay of purpose describing (i) Your future career interests/goals and how they align with pursuing and MD/PhD degree; (b) Your desire to be a Beckman Scholar and how you feel the program would benefit you in your pursuit of being an MD/PhD; and (c) Any current/previous research experience you have and how that experience has motivated you to pursue an MD/PhD
Application deadline for best consideration is February 2, 2024. If you have any questions regarding this program or the application, please contact Ms. Caitlin Varisco (caitkow1@umbc.edu).
Interested in learning more about the Beckman Scholars Program at UMBC? Visit our Beckman Scholars Program webpage.