UMBC to help promote computing and engineering in Howard County Public School System

UMBC will collaborate with the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) to increase STEM opportunities for students. The partnership was formalized with an official signing on Thursday, September 1 at the Sheraton Columbia Waterside Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.

UMBC will collaborate with the HCPSS Office of Career and Technology Education to inform students about the wide variety of information technology and engineering programs available at UMBC and the Center for Women In Technology (CWIT). UMBC will provide guest speakers for high school classes, attend HCPSS professional development days for computer science and technology teachers, and collaborate with Howard County community groups to promote STEM education to student groups underrepresented in STEM fields. CWIT offers scholarships, initiatives for creating a supportive learning environment, and programs for high school girls interested in engineering and information technology.