UMBC’s new Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building offers vibrant spaces for our community to pursue big questions, discover more about the world, and develop the next generation of leaders in science, technology, and policy.
Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building Celebration
Saturday, October 12, 2019
11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Governor Larry Hogan, Maryland Speaker of the House Adrienne Jones ’76, Maryland Senate President Thomas V. Miller Jr., and President Freeman Hrabowski.
Hands-on life science activities for all ages, active learning demonstrations, and tours highlighting exciting building features.
INFLIGHT, a vivid art installation inspired by UMBC research and supported by the Maryland State Arts Council’s Public Art Initiative. The artist, Volkan Alkanoglu, will be available for questions.
GRIT-X, a series of short talks presented by faculty, staff, and alumni on topics from sustainable fishing to artificial intelligence to the importance of diversity in research.
The ILSB is a hub for interdisciplinary research and collaboration, and active learning classrooms and teaching laboratories create new opportunities for engaged learning. Its construction significantly increases our capacity for classes and research, rising to meet the demands of a thriving university.
We hope you will join us for this special occasion and the rest of UMBC’s Homecoming activities. Wear your black and gold!
