Faculty Stories
Tim Nohe
Tim Nohe, associate professor of visual arts, received a Fulbright Scholars award, one of the nation's most notable
and highly competitive grants. His research explores the sonic environment of one of Australia's richest cultural and natural
attractions, Botany Bay. Read more about Nohe's sonic research.
Sari Bennett
Sari Bennett, associate professor of geography and environmental systems, received the National Council for the Social
Studies (NCSS) Outstanding Service Award. It honors exceptional service in support of K-16 social studies at the national and
local levels. Find out how Bennett is strengthening geography education.
Robert Provine
Robert Provine's research has earned him attention from scientists and media alike. His essays have placed him
alongside top comedic minds from The Simpsons, The Daily Show and The Onion as well as leading
scientists. Learn more about Provine's thoughts on laughter.
Rachel Brewster
Rachel M. Brewster, associate professor of biology, received the nation's top honor for promising young scientists, the
Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), at a White House ceremony. Read
about Brewster's study of zebrafish embryos in relation to brain and nervous system birth defects.
Dan Fabris
Dan Fabris, associate professor of chemistry, became fascinated with the machinery of life at an early age. Now his passion for
understanding the inner workings of cells is bringing UMBC a powerful new tool in the fight against diseases like cancer and
AIDS. Find out more about Fabris' NIH award.
Tom Schaller
As an associate professor of political science specializing in the U.S. electoral system, Tom Schaller is usually excited
come Election Day. But Nov. 7, 2006 brought added anticipation as Schaller celebrated the publication of his latest
book, Whistling Past Dixie: How Democrats Can Win Without the South. Read more about
Schaller's book.
Christopher Corbett
Christopher Corbett, acting chair of English, has an affection for classic American satirists like Mark Twain and H.L.
Mencken. He loves a good yarn, preferably about a true local eccentric, that is well told in person or in print. Thus, he
is concerned about the steady decline of quality, hometown newspapers in the modern media business. Learn
more on Corbett's thoughts on journalism.
