Join us for the GRIT-X talks at Homecoming 2019
From bioluminescent microorganisms responding to your voice to using data to empower people in their fight with cancer to sustainable research in aquaculture to feed future generations, get a taste of the breadth and depth of UMBC research this Saturday, October 12, 1 - 3 p.m., at our 4th annual GRIT-X talks, held in the new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB). The event is free and all are welcome to attend.
GRIT-X is a series of fascinating and thought-provoking short talks by faculty, alumni, and graduate students about their research. The ten-minute talks are organized in three half-hour sessions, so come to any or all.
SESSION 1: 1-1:30 p.m.
- Crystal Watkins, '95, Biology: "Determination in Dementia: Perseverance Through Memory Loss"
- Kevin Omland, Professor, Biological Sciences, UMBC: "Why Diversity Matters: Gender Biases and the Study of Female Bird Song"
- Tinoosh Mohsenin, Associate Professor, Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, UMBC: "Micro A.I.: When Intelligence Moves to Low Power Sensors"
SESSION 2: 1:45-2:15 p.m.
- Premal S. Shah, '98, Biochemistry: "F!@$ Cancer: Using Your Data to Kill It"
- Lisa Moren, Professor, Visual Arts, UMBC: "What is the Shape of Water? A Cross-Species Artwork"
- Mustafa Al-Adhami '20, Graduate Student, Mechanical Engineering: "The Quest: Finding Medical Answers From the Unknown"
SESSION 3: 2:30-3 p.m.
- Gregory Szeto, Assistant Professor, Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, UMBC: "The Frenemy Within: Mining the Wisdom and Ignorance of Our Immune System"
- Carolyn Forestiere, Associate Professor, Political Science, UMBC: "See the World and Find Yourself: Why Study Abroad Matters”
- Yonathan Zohar, Professor and Chair, Marine Biotechnology, UMBC: "More People Eat More Fish: Can We Prevent Empty Oceans"
The event is free, but please register if you plan to attend.
NEW THIS YEAR: GRIT-X will be held in the ILSB, following a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at 11:30 a.m. and fun, engaging hands-on life science activities for the whole family. All are welcome to attend.
And while you’re on campus, check out the many family-friendly Homecoming activities.
Posted: October 9, 2019, 3:53 PM