The media pays a lot of attention to national politics, but much policy that affects us happens at the state and local level. Voting always matters, but it can matter the most in these smaller races—and make a big difference in our daily lives. As we have seen in recent weeks though, grassroots involvement at the local level, along with voting, is more important than ever.
Join Dr. Kate for a virtual tour of some of Baltimore's Farmer's Markets and learn how they increase access to food and support sustainable farming and eating practices. Bio: Kate Drabinski is Senior Lecturer in Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies and Director of the WILL+ Program (Women Involved in Learning) at UMBC. Her research and […]
Join Dr. Andrea Kleinsmith and learn how newly acquired wearable sensors and infrared cameras for measuring human behavior enables collaborative research across various disciplines at UMBC, and helps faculty integrate teaching and research.
July's tour continues the exploration of Baltimore's night sky, what you see when you look up, and how objects move through it.
Join Dr. Kate Drabinski for a virtual tour of Baltimore's bicycling infrastructure, including the story of the city's status as the birthplace of the American Bicycle. She will also share some tips for riding safely in the street with cars, whether there is a bike lane or not
Join us on a virtual walking tour to explore how UMBC has transformed into a thriving campus, and experience the history, innovative art and architecture that defines the university today.
Dr. Scheibler, Make Studio cofounder, will discuss her studio's take on “progressive practices” and how other types of groups can use them too, examples of the art made by its 37 participating artists, and how Make Studio and its artists are adapting to life during the Covid-19 pandemic.
August's tour continues the exploration of Baltimore's night sky, what you see when you look up, and how objects move through it.
G. Derek Musgrove will discuss his newest project, the Black Power in Washington, DC website. This online storytelling site invites visitors to explore histories of Black Power through text and photographs while interacting with maps that allow visitors to remain rooted in the space of the city itself.
Join Dr. Kate Drabinski for a video tour of what Baltimoreans and the UMBC community are doing to combat the issue of food insecurity and make sure we all have plenty to eat.
What does it mean to have equitable transportation design? How do we make sure our public transportation systems meet the needs of people across race, gender, class, and ability lines? Join Dr. Celeste Chavis as she shares her research and her experiences on Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s Transportation and Infrastructure Transition Team.
Liz Patton explores how the ongoing pandemic has reimagined work-life balance and the history of working from home throughout the 20th century.