Kudos

Stephen Braude, Philosophy, Publishes The Gold Leaf The Gold Leaf Lady and Other Parapsychological Investigations
Stephen Braude, professor of philosophy, will publish his fifth book this fall. Entitled The Gold Leaf Lady and Other Parapsychological Investigations (University of Chicago Press), the book describes Braude’s most memorable encounters with ostensibly paranormal phenomena. In a review, Fred Frohock, professor of political science at the University of Miami, wrote: “This book isn’t just good, it’s excellent. Stephen Braude is at the top of the intellectual food chain in the study of paranormal phenomena, an accomplished philosopher of science who brings his first-rate intellect to bear in a fair and deep treatment of the supernatural. Replete with personal accounts and anecdotes from his many investigations, The Gold Leaf Lady is a riveting read, a tour through the paranormal that both enchants and instructs us.”
Three techcenter@umbc Companies Selected as Finalists for 2007 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards
Three techcenter@umbc companies are among the finalists for the 2007 Maryland Incubator Company of the Year Awards.
• Lentigen (www.lentigen.com)
• Amulet Pharmaceuticals (www.amuletpharma.com)
• BDMetrics (www.bdmetrics.com)
Winners will be announced on June 19.
May 18, 2007
Arnold, Worchesky Issued U.S. Patents
Bradley Arnold, associate professor of chemistry and biochemistry, and Terrance Worchesky, associate professor of physics, were issued patents by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. Arnold’s patent (#6,872,786) is entitled, “Molecularly Imprinted Polymeric Sensor for the Detection of Explosives,” and Worchesky’s is titled, “Dual-side Waveguide-based Wavelength Demultiplexer. More information on the patents is available at http://www.uspto.gov (click on Patents). If you would like additional information on patents, copyrights or start up companies, visit the Office of Technology Development’s website at http://www.umbc.edu/otd.
May 11, 2007
UMBC Students Competed in College Bowl National Championship
Four UMBC students participated in the 29th Annual College Bowl National Championship at the University of Southern California, and competed against 15 of the best academic teams in the country. College Bowl is the longest running academic competition in the country.
Seniors Brian Chan and Michael Pollard and sophomores Michael Fasulo and Bryan Wilkinson, who are all also members of the UMBC Quiz Bowl Team, competed in the tournament. The UMBC Team finished in 13th place, ahead of such teams as Purdue University, Northwestern University and Seton Hall University. Additionally, Michael Fasulo finished the competition as one of the top 10 scorers in the country. This is the first time that UMBC has participated in the College Bowl National Championships.
The Commons, the Student Affairs Office of the Vice President, Student Events Board and Student Government Association sponsored the UMBC College Bowl program.
Deluty Publishes A Handful of Sand
Robert H. Deluty, associate professor of psychology, has published his new book, A Handful of Sand. In his review, Dr. Ronald Pies of Tufts University School of Medicine writes: “In this, his twelfth book, Robert Deluty confirms the reader’s suspicion that he is a true force of nature. The title is a lovely metaphor for the poet’s tragic-optimistic view of life: sand could slip through one’s fingers in an instant, or be compressed into a diamond with sufficient force and time.”
A Handful of Sand, as well as Deluty’s earlier books, are on sale at the UMBC Bookstore.
May 4, 2007
UMBC Faculty and Student Receive Honors at Rosebud Film Festival
Eric Dyer, assistant professor of visual arts, won the grand prize for Best of Show at the Rosebud Film Festival for his latest film, “Copenhagen Cycles.” Earlier this year, “Copenhagen Cycles” was screened at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival. (Read more on Dyer at http://www.umbc.edu/window/dyer.html.)
Chair of the Department of Dance Carol Hess and Imaging and Digital Arts graduate student Neil Van Gorder were nominated for their works “Substrata” and “In the Land of Milk and Honey,” respectively.
http://www.rosebudact.org/
Visual Arts Faculty and Student to Screen Films at Maryland Film Festival
Vin Grabill, associate professor of visual arts, Joe Reinsel; visiting assistant professor; and Phil Davis, a visual arts graduate student, will show video works in the “Avant-Garde Shorts” program at the Maryland Film Festival, Saturday, May 5 at noon:
– “Chucking” – Phil Davis
– “ITISTA” – Joe Reinsel
– “Mexico Painting” – Vin Grabill
Grabill will also sit on the panel, “Why You Make Short Films: Leverage For Future Work or Satisfying By Themselves” in the Tent Village, Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m.
http://www.md-filmfest.com/index.cfm
United Business Media Acquires techcenter@UMBC’s Physicians Practice
Physicians Practice has been acquired by United Business Media, a leading global business information company based in London. Among its holdings, United Business Media owns PR Newswire and CMPMedica, a division that produces an extensive portfolio of healthcare media brands. Physicians Practice employs approximately 30 people, and will continue to operate from bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park.
Medical Education Solutions Group (MESG) and Med-IQ are led by co-CEO’s Scott Weber ‘85 and Gerry Hartung. MESG and Med-IQ will also continue to operate from bwtech@UMBC. MESG employs approximately 40 people.
http://www.physicianspractice.com/index/fuseaction/forPress.details/prID/50.htm