Exciting International Collaboration Opportunities - Wales, UK!

On January 27, 2025, in collaboration with Dr.Houbing Herbert Songof UMBC’s SONG Lab, our Global Partnerships Team hosted representatives fromCardiff Metropolitan University’s School of Technologies in Wales, UK. As part of theGlobal WalesPartnership Fund, the delegation included Dr.Chaminda Thushara Hewage(Associate Dean of Research) and Dr. @Rajkumar Singh Rathore (Senior Lecturer & Programme Director MSc Computing and IT).



We were also joined by visiting scholar-researchers from Brazil under the auspices of the CAPES Foundation: Dr.Pedro PedrosaRebouças Filho (Research Scholar at UMBC's SONG Lab, Professor, and Head of Research atLAPISCO - IFCE) and Dr. Elizângela de Souza Rebouças (Professor at the IFCE Federal Institute of Ceará and LAPISCO Researcher).

Highlights:
- Explored funding opportunities for scoping research and innovation.
- Discussed partnership areas in international student exchanges, summer programs, internships, faculty-led programs, and research collaborations.



This visit marked a significant step in strengthening cross-institutional ties and advancing research opportunities. A big thank you to Dr.Houbing Herbert Song,Adam Holden,Jerome M. Haynesworth II, M.A.,Brian Souders, Ph. D., andSamantha Salvatorifor helping facilitate yesterday’s discussions.  And, we look forward to building our partnership in the near future!

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During their visit, we discussed:
  • The newly launched Young Envoys Scholarship (YES) Program, which offers opportunities for American students.
  • Enhancing two-way exchange programs for students and scholars between UMBC and Chinese universities.
  • Potential collaborations in teacher training initiatives.

The day featured engaging discussions, a collaborative lunch with UMBC leadership, and a guided campus tour showcasing our vibrant academic community.

We extend our gratitude to:
     Minister Counsellor Ms.Xuesong Shen
     Counsellor Mr. Yun Zhang
     Second Secretary Ms. Xiaojing Liu
     Third Secretary Ms. Dangyi Shu

And, we express our heartfelt thank you to our Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr.Manfred van Dulmen; Associate Vice Provost for International Education, Dr. David Di Maria; Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr.Renique Kersh; Director of Global Partnerships and Outreach,Adam Holden; and Administrative and Operations Coordinator,Rachel Vandegriftfor making this visit a success.


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We had the pleasure of hosting Dr. Diana Barros, Senior Technician in the Research and Projects Service at theUniversidade do Porto, as she engaged in a series of inspiring discussions and explorations here at UMBC. Her visit from October 14-18 was packed with meetings and tours aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation across research and academic initiatives.

Highlights included:
  • Meetings with leadership in International Education & Global Engagement, Research and Creative Achievement, and Strategic Research Initiatives.
  • A comprehensive tour of UMBC’s research facilities, including thebwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park, the Molecular Characterization and Analysis Complex, and theUMBC Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building.
  • Engaging sessions with departments in Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Natural Sciences, underscoring the synergies in research between UMBC and the University of Porto.

A huge thank you to everyone who met with Dr. Barros to make her visit impactful and inspiring:

David Di Maria, Ed.D.;Adam Holden;Jerome M. Haynesworth II, M.A.; Dr.Karl Steiner; Dr.Don Engel; Dr.Jianwu Wang;Mary Ellen Wade, Ed.D.; Dr.Christine Mallinson; Dr.April Householder;Dean Drake;Michael Walsh, Ph.D; Dr.Felipe Filomeno; Dr.Matthias Gobbert; Dr. Connie Pierson;Jack Suess;Kevin Joseph;Kendrick Hernandez; B. Collier Jones; Dr.John Fritz;Len Mancini; Dr.MARIANO STO. DOMINGO; Dr.Maria Sanchez;Thania Muñoz D. Ph.D.; Dr.Jose Arenas Gómez; Dr.Ramana Vinjamuri; College of Natural & Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) Leadership Team, including Dr. Animikh Biswas, Dr.Marie-Christine Daniel, Dr.Paul Smith, Dr.Matthew Pelton, Janice Abarro; Dr.Maria Cambraia Guimaro; Dr.Cynthia Tope Niedermaier;Tagide deCarvalho, Ph.D.;Aaron Miscenich;Marjie Cota;Hillel Glazer; andRebecca Struckmeier, MBA

Thank you all for showcasing theUniversity of Maryland Baltimore Countyspirit and for paving the way for future collaborations!
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