About Research@UMBC
Research is a critical component of UMBC's mission linking education and public service. UMBC is a world-class
research institution with $87.6 million in annual research expenditures spanning a variety of
disciplines. UMBC has placed an emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches to research and has established over
25 research centers to support this effort, including centers focused on earth science, environmental science,
photonics, sensor technology and public policy. UMBC continues to involve students in its research at both the
graduate and undergraduate levels. UMBC has experienced significant growth in its research by more than
doubling its research expenditures since 2000.
For a full list of UMBC's achievements, leadership and innovations, please visit the Achievements page.