Join us for the GRIT-X talks at Homecoming 2019

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 15:53:49 -0400

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"

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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.