Congrats to the whole UMBC community on today's recognition as a #BestGlobal university! The 2017 U.S. News and World Report list particularly highlights UMBC's strength in international collaborations and in geosciences and space sciences. Photo features research team of Vanderlei Martins, physics, with a model of UMBC's HARP satellite, heading into space this winter. #UMBC #umbcproud #usnews #ranking #global #university #research #science #stem #technology #space #physics #outerspace #lab Photo by marlayna_photography