Money $mart Week: Stock Trading Session · Curious about investing in stocks but not sure where to start? This session breaks down the basics of stock trading in a way that’s easy to understand and approachable for beginners. Learn key concepts like how the stock market works, how to evaluate investments, and strategies to start building wealth over time. Whether you’re looking to grow your money or simply become a more informed investor,...
Money $mart Week: Investing Session · Ready to make your money work for you? This beginner-friendly session introduces the fundamentals of investing and how to start building wealth early. Learn about different types of investments, how to balance risk and reward, and simple strategies to grow your money over time. Whether you’re starting with a little or just exploring your options, you’ll leave with the knowledge and confidence to...
Use AI iteratively to align course objectives & activities. · This session practically demonstrates how generative AI can support course design when embedded within a backwards‑design workflow. Rather than isolated prompting, faculty will learn to use AI iteratively to align objectives, assessments, and course activities. Participants will gain repeatable, model‑agnostic workflows for using Gen AI to augment design while preserving faculty voice and...
Free copies of the 2026 edition of the UMBC Review will be available at the table on the RAC track, 1st floor during URCAD: April 22 in the RAC! The UMBC Review is a peer-reviewed publication, completely directed by UMBC undergraduate students. All of the articles published in the UMBC Review go through a rigorous peer review process. The Review is indebted to the anonymous off-campus faculty...
Part II of Introduction to Generative AI in Teaching Series · Building on Gen AI & Teaching I, this interactive session highlights applied skills and practical use cases. Faculty will practice effective prompting, explore discipline-specific scenarios, and consider assignment design strategies. Examples will touch on advanced features (custom GPTs/GEMs, Canvas Mode, Deep Research Mode, agent mode) related to teaching. Part II of an Introduction to...
Like many other departments on campus, the Division of Information Technology relies on the support and talent of student employees in its work initiatives. These opportunities allow aspiring professionals to gain valuable work experience and connections while also making an immediate difference on campus. As a core pillar of DoIT, Cybersecurity Assurance and Digital Trust employs multiple...
Dear UMBC Community, I am writing to provide an update on our efforts following UMBC’s 2024 agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to strengthen and expand initiatives for preventing and responding to reports of sexual misconduct and sex discrimination under Title IX. The agreement followed a lengthy investigation by the DOJ that found systemic failures in the university’s Title IX...
Do Muslim Women Need Saving? A Case Study of Iran’s Veiling Policies Presenter: Tanzila Malik Mentor: Nehal Elmeligy, Gender, Women’s, + Sexuality Studies Location: 12:15-12:30pm | RAC 230 Using Iran as a case study, this project shows how Western narratives about “saving” Muslim women often obscure struggles over power, identity, and state control rather than reflect women’s lived realities....
Have you been seeing more announcements or emails related to AI tools or usage on campus? Do you have questions regarding the recent guidelines that were shared on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the classroom? Would you like your voice heard, or would appreciate having student perspectives brought to the forefront of these conversations relating to AI policy and guidelines? The...
Check Out Aissatou's Experience @ NSBE! How long have you been a member of NSBE? I've been with the UMBC chapter since I transferred in the fall of 2023. They have provided me with guidance, a mentor, opportunities to volunteer, and to be a part of a community that wants to see me succeed. What opportunities did the NSBE convention provide? I had an amazing opportunity to represent: UMBC and the...
Noreen Baroya Title: Mind & Muscle: Evaluation of Western Dentistry and Holistic Medicine for Myofascial Pain Care Mentor: Dr. Tiffany Gierasch, Teaching Professor, UMBC Chemistry and Biochemistry Location & Time: RAC 2PM-3PM, Poster #5 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Joshua Davis-Carpenter Title:Automated Detection Algorithms for Chemosensory Arrays of...
Repost: RSVP at the Original Event Post here Alt Text as Poetry Workshop (This workshop is recommended for faculty and staff who are the site administrators for their department/program website and/or myUMBC page) In late April, new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will go into effect at UMBC. These new requirements will ensure that our websites and mobile...
Dear UMBC Community, One of the privileges of serving as president of UMBC is that the role gives me a view of the entirety of the institution and the chance to hear voices from all across it, through a regular cadence of engagement with shared governance groups on our campus. My calendar was particularly full of such opportunities last week, as I participated in meetings of the Faculty Senate...
Reposted from the Center for Social Justice Dialogue. Sign up for the April 15 UMBC Talks dinner program (5:30 - 7:30 p.m., UC 312) here. ----- Inclusive excellence has long been a cultural touchstone at UMBC. Before now, we haven't had a definition or any other shared language to describe what we mean. This is your chance to inform our definition. Leaders in the Division of Institutional Equity...
Congratulations to Erika Bucciantini, the 2026 recipient of the Bernard L. Berkowitz Memorial award. Erika is a doctoral student in The School of Public Policy at UMBC with a specialization in Urban Policy. She holds a Bachelors in Humanities & Social Sciences from Western Washington University and a Masters in Classical Studies from the University of Kentucky with additional certification from...
HRSTM is thrilled to kick off our annual HRSTM Week with an inspiring keynote from Marci Walton, MA, MS.! In today's rapidly evolving workplace, the ability to adapt and learn is more than a skill; it's a necessity. While many understand the concept of a "growth mindset," many find it challenging to incorporate it into daily practice. Marci will guide us through the essential shift from static...
It's time for our next Mug of the Month event to show our gratitude to the dedicated faculty and staff that support UMBC with philanthropic giving. ~ TOMORROW, Wednesday, April 15 from 11am to 1pm in Lower Flat Tuesdays ~ This month, we will have Mashed Potato Bar to fill your mug! If you have attended a Mug of the Month previously, please bring your P.A.W. Circle mug. If you haven't attended,...
Position Overview: Position Type: Internship, Stipend, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student Handshake ID: Job #10935546 Hiring Manager: Wendy Low Term: Academic Year 2026-2027 Year Stipend: $1500 ($750/semester) Estimated Start Date: August 2026 Application Deadline: For priority, apply by April 26. Applications welcome until position filled. Internship Description: Do you always find yourself...
Calling all students, faculty, and staff! UMBC Dining is hosting upcoming focus group sessions and wants your feedback. Share your experiences and help shape future dining improvements. Student participants will receive $25 Retriever Dollars, plus food and beverages during the session. Please review session details and sign up for a preferred group: Monday, April 20: COMM 328 (The Commons)...
Four UMBC students have been named Barry Goldwater Scholars this year. The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation supports talented college sophomores and juniors who aspire to become leading researchers in science, engineering, and mathematics in the U.S. The award is one of the most prestigious for undergraduates in STEM. UMBC juniors Deeya Mistry, biological...
