LLC 750.02: Applied Statistical Analysis for Publishing in the Social Sciences.

The UMBC School of Public Policy presents

The Shinogle Award Lecture with Jennifer K. Smith

Tuesday, November 28, 2017, 5:00-6:30 pm

Albin O. Kuhn Library Gallery

Reception immediately following lecture

Please join UMBC faculty, students, staff, and guests for a presentation by Jennifer K. Smith, the recipient of the 2017 Judith A. Shinogle Memorial Award. Ms. Smith is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Public Policy’s health policy track. She is currently a senior programmer at The Hilltop Institute at UMBC where she performs SAS programming in order to analyze large health care data sets for quality of care, outcome measurement studies and program assessment.  Her dissertation topic is an examination of the comparative effectiveness of asthma treatments in the Maryland Medicaid population.

Ms. Smith received a Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois at Chicago, a certificate of advanced study in bioethics and health policy from Neiswanger Institute for Bioethics and Health Policy at Loyola Chicago Graduates School, and a B.S. in Mathematics from Wheaton College.

The family of Dr. Judith Shinogle established the Shinogle Award in her memory to provide support for doctoral students committed to health policy research. Dr. Shinogle had a distinguished and productive career as a health policy analyst and research scientist. At the time of her death, she was a senior research scientist with the UMBC Maryland Institute for Policy Analysis and Research, and an adjunct faculty member in the School of Public Policy.

Please RSVP to Ms. Terry Aylsworth by November 21, 2017 (aylswort@umbc.edu).

Dive deep into your city. Deepen your connection with the inspiring community where you live and study. Just 30 students will be selected to participate in Collegetown Underground; a four-day immersive opportunity to learn about Baltimore outside the classroom.   ART & SOUL 2018 Collegetown Underground Art & Soul will highlight the social and economic impact of art on communities. Students will learn about opportunities and challenges faced by artists in Baltimore, explore the history of arts and culture in the city, and connect with cultural institutions and communuty leaders in Baltimore's art world. Who Should Apply? Civic-minded students who want to learn more about Baltimore's issues and opportunities Baltimore Collegetown Network undergraduate and graduate students from any major or program Those able to commit to the program dates COST: $100 to cover meals and lodging.  Learn more about the program, the four-day schedule, and how to apply by visiting our website and Tumblr! Apply Today! Questions? Contact Kirsten Brinlee, Assistant Director, Baltimore Collegetown Network.

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC is looking for spring interns that can start from January 2018.

The Society is a cross-cultural nonprofit based in DC that puts on programming dedicated to bringing Americans and Japanese closer together by providing language classes, cultural classes, festivals, and programs in business/culture/economics/public affairs that involve Japan and the U.S. We work with several organizations in the DMV as well as government, and have a lot of connections that have helped our past interns grow their networks and professional opportunities. Almost all of our past interns in recent years have recommended interning at the Society to their friends.

The list of available internships is here: http://www.jaswdc.org/work-with-usinternship/ The deadline for winter internship applications is November 27 by 5:30 PM. Interviews will be held December 4-8.

For the spring, we are especially looking for a Sakura Matsuri Assistant, Sakura Matsuri Volunteer Coordinator, and a Japan Bowl Program Assistant. Japanese language proficiency is not required EXCEPT for the Japan Bowl Assistant position. Those interested in Japan-in-a-Suitcase can also apply. Regardless of position, a cover letter and resume is required.

Questions? Contact: 

Melissa Tolentino

Assistant Director for Public & Educational Outreach

The Japan-America Society of Washington DC

1819 L St NW, Level B2

Washington, DC 20036

(202) 833-2210

Dear SOCY Majors,

On behalf of the Undergraduate Program in Sociology, we are writing to update you on what to expect regarding SOCY 300 and SOCY 301. 

In order to enroll in SOCY 301, students are required to 1) pass SOCY 300, and 2) take the Statistical Readiness Quiz (SRE, see updated temporary policy below).

1) SOCY 300:

Permissions for SOCY 301 will be issued for everyone *after* you receive a passing grade in SOCY 300. Students do not need to worry about there being a lack of space in SOCY 301, the Sociology program is aware of exactly how many students are moving through 300 and 301 and we have spaces reserved and waiting for you after you receive a passing grade in SOCY 300. Your advisers cannot issue an early permission and the SOCY 301 instructor cannot issue this permission. This will be done for the group as a whole over winter for Spring 2018.

2) SRE: 

For those planning to take SOCY 301 in Spring 2018, there is a temporary policy change regarding the SRE. Just as before, all students are required to take the SRE but unlike before, the SRE will be online and students are NOT required to pass the SRE. This change is designed to allow students to become aware of the gaps in their knowledge and take time on their own to review those skills prior to taking 301. If you have any questions about this, please contact your SOCY 300 instructor (if you are currently in SOCY 300) or Amy Barnes, our Administrative Assistant (amyb@umbc.edu; 5-3979).

Thank you for your patience as we explore the best options for students moving through these sequences! 

Sincerely,

Brandy Wallace & Christine Mair, Co-Directors of Sociology

Please join the faculty and staff in the Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy department as we celebrate our Fall 2017 graduates!  

Wednesday, December 13th
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Public Policy Atrium

ALL SAHAP students are encouraged to attend.

Refreshments will be provided!