On April 16, 2025, over 300 undergraduate students shared their research and achievements through oral presentations, poster presentations, artistic exhibits, performances, films, interactive games, and more in the University Center.
Congratulations to all CBEE students who participated in the event!
Evalynn Ellison | Ultrasound-Responsive Phospholipid-Coated Microbubbles for Controlled Drug Delivery Across Mucosa | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Canan Dagdeviren
Shashane Anderson | Formal Verification of Thermodynamic Models With Lean 4 | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Tyler Josephson
Alvin Bett | Detecting PFAS in Baltimore Harbor Using Novel Passive Samplers | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Lee Blaney
Jacob Craft | Measuring the Selectivity Coefficients of 19 PFAS With Four Anion-Exchange Membranes | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Lee Blaney
Joshua Dayie | Engineering CRBN for Improved Assay and Structural Enablement Using DeNovo Protein Scaffolds | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Nicole LaRonde
Trevor Gibson | Hybrid Anion-Exchange Resins Improve the Uptake and Selectivity for (Ultra)Short-Chain PFAS in Drinking Water | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Lee Blaney
Elias Gilotte | Uncovering The Relationship Between Oxygen Availability and Energy Sources in Cell-free Protein Synthesis | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Govind Rao
Alexander Haibel | GraphARC: An AI Benchmark for Chemical Reasoning | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Tyler Josephson
Sydney Hofstetter | Sucrose Density Gradient Centrifugation Versus Anion Exchange for Exosome Sample Purification | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Jorge Almodovar
Jasmine Ives | Polychlorinated Biphenyl Monitoring in Maryland Fish | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Upal Ghosh
Tonderai Kodzwa | Effect Of Temperature On Aqueous Zinc Ion Batteries | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Ozgur Capraz
Peter Lombardo | Percent Viability Screens To Confirm Integral Cell Wall Signaling Kinases In Aspergillus Nidulans | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Mark Marten
Terra Miley | Optimization Of Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Bioreactors With the Use of a Fluorescent Magnesium Biosensor | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Govind Rao
Meredith Morse | Characterizing The Aspergillus Nidulans Kinase Deletion Library | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Mark Marten
Tithi Prajapati | Noninvasive Wearable Device For Transcutaneous CO2 Based Early Detection Of Opioid-Induced Respiratory Depression | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Venkatesh Srinivasan
Matthew Quintanilla | Characterization Of Transmembrane Transporters Linked To Cell Wall Stress Response | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Mark Marten
Jessica Slaughter | Suite Of Bioinformatic-Analysis Apps For Better Understanding Dynamic Omics Data | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Mark Marten
Maaike Swaters | Measuring Ion-exchange Membrane Properties That Control Nutrient Recovery By Donnan Dialysis | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Lee Blaney
Greeshma Tarimala | Using Gene Editing And Fluorescent Microscopy To Characterize The PrkA Kinase In Aspergillus Nidulans | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Mark Marten
Julia Van Der Marel | Monitoring Of NADH Concentrations In Cell-Free Systems | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Govind Rao
Benjamin Welling | Fabrications Of An Autonomous Chemically Powered Vehicle: (AIChE Chem-E Car) | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Neha Raikar
Zorah Williams | Utilizing Manganese-Oxide As An Electrode Material For Aqueous Zn-ion Batteries. | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Ozgur Capraz
Ariel Wilson-Gray | Production Of Extracellular Vesicles From Mammalian Cells Modulated By A Biomimetic Surface | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering | Jorge Almodovar
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The CBIC final event will be held TODAY at 5:30pm at bwTECH South so be sure to mark your calendars!
This event showcases the finalists from this year’s competition entries. The CBIC is an opportunity for UMBC students who are serious about starting a business or social impact venture to pitch their idea to a panel of judges to win money to help launch their venture.
A reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres and drinks will be held from 5:30 - 6:30pm prior to the event for attendees to meet alumni entrepreneurs, fellow students, and community members interested in entrepreneurship.
Free transportation will be available to and from the CBIC to ensure everyone can join us! A bus will meet in front of the flagpoles by the Administration Building. Pickup times to bwTECH are: 5:15pm, 5:45pm, and 6:15pm. The bus will return to campus at 8:45pm.
Everyone attending the CBIC will receive a special 25th Anniversary Alex. Brown Center t-shirt! We can’t wait to see you for an exciting evening of innovation and entrepreneurship!
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Join us next week to celebrate Interfaith Week from April 21-25, 2025!
Here is a sneak peak of all the events to come!
Monday, 4/21
Interfaith Week Kick Off, 11:30-1:00pm
Tabling Fair on Commons Main Street (11:30AM-1:00PM)
This event will be a religious showcase. Different religious clubs will set up a table in Main Street with a poster explaining their club and the religion they practice. Much like Involvement Fest, each club will be expected to talk about their club but also have an emphasis on the religion itself. The goal is for students to come to each table and learn about the different faiths, traditions, practices, and other important aspects of the religion.
Human Library in Lower Flat Tuesday (11:30AM-1:00PM)
Come to our Human Library, a chance to hear from fellow students about their various religious and spiritual faiths. Ask questions and learn about various beliefs and traditions that you didn't get the chance to learn about before. Don't be afraid to ask questions as long as they are well intentioned. Snacks will be provided.
Tuesday, 4/22
MythBusters, 5:30-6:30 in Lower Flat Tuesdays
Our goal is to host a MythBusters event that includes an interactive event including a Kahoot game that challenges individuals to re-examine their mindset on “myths” or misconceptions that they have/have heard about their religion or another faith. Once the Kahoot is complete, we will follow up with an open discussion about other myths and questions with individuals from various faiths present to participate.
Wednesday, 4/23
Interfaith Candy Bar, 5:00PM-6:00PM in Commons, Main Street
Sweet tooths, unite! Make sure to stop by our interfaith candy bar. Come ready to connect with a diverse set of religious groups/traditions on campus through a sweet treat! This event is open to all members of the UMBC Community.
Thursday, 4/24
Liberty of Leisure: Desegregating Gwynn Oak Amusement Park, 1:30PM in CWB 101
Gathering Space intern, Kayla Brooks, will be presenting the research of her Master’s thesis. This presentation includes history about the interfaith engagement strategies utilized to desegregate Gwynn Oak Amusement Park.
Speed Faithing Event, 5:00pm (Commons 329)
Not quite speed dating– “speed faithing” is an opportunity to participate in an opportunity to engage in numerous 3-5 min. dialogues about faith and spirituality. These will be in moving groups of 3 or 4 and dinner will be provided.
Friday, 4/25
Join for Religious Practices in The Gathering Space!
Yoga: 9:00AM
Catholic Mass: 12:00PM
Jummah: 1:15PM & 2:15PM
Shabbat: 5:00PM
Mindful Nature Walk with Daniela: 3:00pm-5:00pm (meeting in CWB lobby)
Journey through the Herbert Run Greenway with our Gathering Space intern, Daniela. Take some time for personal reflection and mindful journeying.
Ice Cream Social 3:30PM (TGS Kitchenette)
Join us for a midday Ice Cream Social! Non-dairy and kosher options will be available.
These are amazing opportunities to connect with the UMBC community and other religious/spiritual organizations. We hope that you make some time to gather with us and we look forward to your presence and participation.
LET’S GATHER!