Name: Kennedy Lamb

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: UMBC Alumni Magazine

Position Title: Editorial Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): English

Current Class Level: Senior

Work Term: Summer 2019

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

I am an editorial intern for the UMBC Alumni Magazine. I write feature stories that are published on the magazine's website and will be publishing an article that will be in the Spring 2019 print edition of the magazine. I collaborate with my fellow intern and my editor to write mainly science features about faculty on campus. I am sometimes tasked with writing the "Class Notes" section that is also featured in the magazine which highlights alumni accomplishments. Each day, I work on my latest feature piece and interview, document, and write about all of the amazing happenings at UMBC.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

Professor Christopher Corbett told my now editor, Jenny O'Grady that I may be a good fit for the program. I was interviewed in Spring 2018 and received an internship offer shortly after. 

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

I love that I can meet fascinating people on campus and tell their stories. This internship offers me the opportunity to create narratives around a multitude of amazing happenings at UMBC. I am able to meet new people, make great connections, and learn a great deal about journalism along the way. 

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I hope that my articles inform readers about the positive impact that UMBC has had on countless lives and how the University is continuing to inspire people everyday. I also hope that my stories bring joy and recognition to those whom I write about because they certainly deserve it. 

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience? 

It is all about who you know. Go out and build a large network of connections and do your best not to burn any bridges. Always be the hardest working intern because that will pay off in the end. 

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This is an opportunity to get some insider information and tips from UMBC alum.  Alumni from different majors and fields are willing to answer your questions, give you their perspective on their careers and the paths they took to get there!

Your primary goal is to learn about this person’s career field and his or her background and experiences. You can also ask questions about how to become a competitive candidate in this field.

Your primary goal is to learn about this person’s career field and his or her background and experiences. You can also ask questions about how to become a competitive candidate in this field.

- To get an insider’s perspective on a potential career path.

- To get valuable tips about how to gain entry into this field.

- To enlarge your circle of expert contacts in the area. (Remember, it’s often who you know that gets you the job.)

- To learn about a particular organization, how you might fit in and the employer’s challenges and needs.

The following UMBC alumni have provided their LinkedIn connection so that you can reach out to them:

Emilie Llenado - `12 Industrial Organizational Psychology

Employed at:  Freddie Mac as a Senior Asset Manager

LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/ebell1/

Lindsey Barclay - `10 Cultural Anthropology - `12 Applied Sociology

Employed at:  CollegeTracks as a College Access Director

LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindseybarclay

John Codd - `97 Geography / Certificate in Cartography

Employed at:  DC Government as an Appraiser/GIS Coordinator

LinkedIn Link:  www.linkedin.com/in/john-g-codd-geoinfo

Gabriel Spiro - `12 History/Political Science - `20 Public History

Employed at:  Peake as an Event Coordinator

LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielspiro/

Chang Chen - `16 Computer Science

Employed at:  Comcast as a Product Manager

LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chang-c-19452a83/

Autumn Patterson - `00 American Studies

Employed at:  Northwest Area Foundation as an IT Strategy & Solutions Manager

LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/autumnpatterson/

Marian White - `87 Information Systems Management

Employed at:  The Refinery – Owner/President

LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianwhite

Chien Zhou - `18 Financial Economics

Employed at:  Lockheed Martin as an Associate Financial Analyst

LinkedIn Link:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/chienzhou

Monday, 10/28/2019, 12:00 to 1:00 pm
University Center 310

Interested in learning about various chemical and mechanical engineering career paths? UMBC’s Career Center is hosting a panel. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with professionals in these fields and gain insight on their career paths and what you can do now to prepare!

No RSVP required.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.    

Name: Sushmitha Macheri

Internship, Co-op or Research Site: The Hilltop Institute

Position Title: Graduate Student Intern

Major(s)/Minor(s): Information Systems

Current Class Level: Graduate Student

Work Term: Summer 2019

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.

I was hired to assist the Hilltop Institute with tasks that involved databases. My mornings involved analyzing our security logs to look out for any suspicious activity in our network. I was also assigned to automate this process so that in the future we can look at the visualizations and not a csv file. I also worked with other programmers and assisted them with any SQL related tasks. Additionally, I was assigned to analyze SAS programs and create documents and Data Flow Diagrams that would help non-programmers and our client to understand how the data has been segregated and stored in our databases. My internship was extended and I am now working as a Graduate Research Assistant for the same organization. 

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I applied for the position online. In my first interview, I was asked about almost every detail from my resume. Then, I had an interview with the Executive Director and the Chief of Staff. After this, I had a test for a programming language, SQL. I prepared for this by using HackerRank, a website that lets you practice for coding interviews, and my lecture notes. I was extended an offer after I cleared these rounds.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization? 

For most of my internship, I was the only one working on the project; this responsibility gave me the opportunity to grow as a programmer and expand my skills, while also giving me the freedom to use my creativity. Later on, I transitioned to a team and had to collaborate with others. During these experiences, I learned a lot about how to efficiently perform an assigned task and work with a group to create a cohesive project!

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

I had a lot of responsibility since most of the time I was the sole contributor, with of course guidance from my supervisor who was always pushing me to achieve more. Because of this, I was able to improve with every deliverable and secure my new assistantship!

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