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Dennis Coates, Economics, in the Washington Times
On October 27, the Washington Times ran a story based on new research by Professor of Economics Dennis Coates and Brad Humphreys (former UMBC, now at U. of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.) The new Cato Insititute report by the duo, "Caught Stealing: Debunking the Economic Case for D.C. Baseball," argues that the move of a major league baseball franchise to Washington DC will have little economic impact on the district.
Mark Croatti, Political Science, in the Washington Times
Mark Croatti, political science instructor, compiled stories about the presence of ghosts in the commercial district of Savage Mill (Howard County) for the Ghost Walk sponsored by the Tourism Council.
Donald Norris, Public Policy, MIPAR, in the L.A. Times
Donald Norris, professor of public policy and director of MIPAR, was quoted in the October 26 Los Angeles Times story "Bearing Down on a Problem: Other means of limiting Maryland's ursine population failed, so the state gives hunters their first shot in 51 years. Day One is a big success.?
Erricos Pavlis, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology, in the Washington Post
Erricos Pavlis, research associate professor at UMBC's Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology, was featured in the October 22 Washington Post article "Theory of Relativity Evidence Found.?
Pavlis' contribution to the discovery of "frame dragging? was also mentioned in Environment News Service, ScienceBlog.com, Universe Today, YubaNet, RedNova.com, huntsville.about.com, Space Ref, NASA, Science Daily and the BBC.
Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in the News
As the election draws near, Associate Professor of Political Science Thomas Schaller will make a number of appearances on Baltimore television and radio:
Friday, October 29
5 p.m., featured guest on the Ron Smith Show, WBAL Radio (1090 AM)
7:30 p.m. MPT's "State Circle"
Tuesday, November 2
Approx. 7:05 a.m., guest on "Daybreak" with Anthony McCarthy, <WEAA (88.9 FM)
TBA, guest on WJZ TV
TBA (after 10 p.m.) guest on the Rob Douglas Show, WBAL Radio
Wednesday, November 3
12-1 p.m., guest on the Mark Steiner Show, WYPR (88.1 FM)
Schaller was also quoted in the London Guardian and in the Baltimore Sun
Warren Cohen, History, in the Los Angeles Times
"Rays of Light on Asia's Darkest Cloud? by Distinguished University Professor Warren Cohen appeared in the Los Angeles Times Book Review on October 17. (Registration required.)
IRC on MPT "Artworks?
If you missed the recent Maryland Public Television "Artworks? story on UMBC's Imaging Research Center, you can watch the video online.
UMBC's Model United Nations Team in theBaltimore Chronicle
An October 18 Baltimore Chronicle story, "UMBC's Model UN To Debate International Community's Role in Preventing Genocide,? announces the simulation of an international debate on the prevention of genocide to take place at UMBC on Saturday, October 23 to recognize United Nations Week and UMBC's Homecoming festivities.
Charles Milligan, CHPDM, in the Business Gazette
Charles Milligan, director of UMBC's Center for Health Program Development and Management, was chosen to sit on a committee to advise the Montgomery County Council to look for ways of providing less expensive prescription drugs from Canada.
Erricos Pavlis, Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology, in Scientific American
Erricos Pavlis, a geodesist with UMBC's Joint Center for Earth Systems Technology, is mentioned in "Experiments Claim to See Einstein's "Frame Dragging" in the current issue of Scientific American. Pavlis confirms with other scientists observation of "frame dragging?, an effect predicted by Einstein's theory of relativity.
Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in the News
Assistant Professor of Political Science Thomas Schaller was quoted in an October 19 Philadelphia Daily News story, "Could vote not be College material... again?? about the possibility of a presidential candidate winning the election with the electoral, and not the popular, vote. (Registration required.)
He was quoted in an October 14 Columbia Flier story, "Cummings rides the campaign trail across diverse 7th District? about Rep. Cumming's 7th Congressional District re-election campaign in Howard County.
Louis Cantori, Political Science, in the News
Louis Cantori, professor of political science at UMBC and an expert on Iraq and the Middle East, was quoted in the October 10 Philadelphia Inquirer for a story on U.S. plans to speed training of Iraqi troops.
Cantori was also quoted in the October 8 Monterey County Herald (California) article "Iraqi officials say it will take years to secure country.?
Thomas Blass, Psychology, in the News
Reviews of Professor of Psychology Thomas Blass' book on Stanley Milgram appeared in the Jerusalem Post and London Times. (Registration required.)
Thomas Schaller, Political Science, in the News
Assistant Professor of Political Science Thomas Schaller was quoted in the Baltimore Sun story, "Droves of new voters sign up? about the record increase in voter registration around the country.
Schaller was also interviewed for the article"Bush in recovery mode for second bout with Kerry? in the October 8 Register-Guard (Oregon).
UMBC @ Shady Grove in the Gazette
UMBC's Information Systems Program at Shady Grove was featured in the October 8 Gazette article "State Seeks Affordable Tuition Options.?
Dennis Coates, Economics, in the Fort Worth Star Telegram
Dennis Coates, professor of economics, was quoted in an October 10 Fort Worth Star Telegram story "Two sports stadiums can be better than one? about the potential economic benefits of bringing a new sports stadium into town.
IRC on MPT "Artworks?
Maryland Public Television's "ArtWorks? will feature UMBC's Imaging Research Center (IRC) on next week's program, which airs at at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13; 6 a.m. on Thursday, October 14; and 9 a.m. on Saturday, October 16. ArtWorks can be viewed on any MPT station: Channel 22 in Annapolis/Crownsville, Channel 67 in Owings Mills/Baltimore, Channel 28 in Salisbury, Channel 62 in Frederick, Channel 31 in Hagerstown and Channel 36 in Oakland.
Tom Schaller, Political Science, in the News
Tom Schaller, assistant professor of political science, was quoted in a October 2 Baltimore Sun story on Kerry's performance in the recent presidential debate.
In advance of Tuesday's Vice Presidential debate, Schaller was quoted in the October 5 Detroit News for an article profiling Dick Cheney.
Schaller was one of three post-debate analysts in a TomPaine.com forum.
He was also quoted in the October 7 Baltimore Sun story "Spirited Debates.?
Schaller was quoted in a October 8 Los Angeles Times article on the second presidential debate. (Registration required. Those registered with the Baltimore Sun should be able to access the article.)
Mark Croatti, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun
Political science professor Mark Croatti was interviewed for the October 4 Baltimore Sun story "Using the Supernatural to Sell Howard County.?
Donald Norris, Political Science, in the Baltimore Sun
Professor of Public Policy and MIPAR Director Donald Norris is quoted in an October 3 Baltimore Sun story, "Liberals seeking sway in state," about the struggle for Democrats to create a clear message and gain voter support for Maryland's 2006 gubernatorial elections.
President Hrabowski, UMBC Students on Public Television's College Track Series
UMBC President Freeman Hrabowski and Meyerhoff Scholars working in Dr. Michael Summers' HHMI Lab continue to be part of ongoing broadcasts of "The College Track." The public TV series explores America's commitment to equal access to higher education and will be broadcast in 37 states across the U.S.
The next broadcast of the series in our region begins Saturday, Oct. 9 at 1 a.m. on Delaware public TV station WHYY Channel 12. To view online video excerpts from the series involving Dr. Hrabowski & UMBC, visit the program's Web site.
techcenter@UMBC in the Baltimore Sun
An article on techcenter@UMBC, "UMBC helps to get startups off groundIncubator: Technology center serves as resource for emerging businesses and offers hands-on experience for students,? was featured in the Baltimore Sun on September 27.
David Fink, Venable Entrepreneur in Residence at techcenter@UMBC, in the Daily Record
David Fink, Venable Entrepreneur-in-Residence at techcenter@UMBC, brought his three decades of experience working with biotech startup companies to a roundtable discussion in the September 27 Daily Record. *Daily Record subscription required for full story.
Fink's career in biotechnology and biomedical product development spans over 30 years as a researcher, research manager, consultant, entrepreneur and officer of several start-up biotech companies; expertise that he brings to incubator companies at UMBC.
Colin Garvie, Chemistry and Biochemistry, in Chemical & Engineering News
Colin Garvie, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, was quoted in the September 20 Chemical & Engineering News story, "Ph.Ds Trained in Other Fields are Landing Jobs in Chemistry Departments.? Garvie completed his graduate and post-doc work in biophysics departments at the University of Leeds and Johns Hopkins University, respectively.
Dennis Coates, Economics, in the Baltimore Sun
Professor of Economics Dennis Coates, an expert on sports economics, is quoted in a September 30 Baltimore Sun story on the economic impact for Baltimore as Washington, D.C. announces the move of major league baseball's Montreal Expos to the nation's capital.
