meelz’s [semi]monthly mixtapes: something to brew your potions by

Hello folks! I decided to make some mixes for the Women’s Center blog! Click on this link to check out my latest mix which is an amalgam of slightly witchy, slightly femme-powerment jams that I like to groove by. Stay tuned for more mixes in the coming months!

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Meet Nina...
She is a Biological Sciences and a URA Scholar. She is also a member of Alpha Sigma Kappa, Women in Technical Studies, and a member of "UMBC Rockets and More".

How did you find your mentor for year research?
I have been an undergraduate student researcher in Dr. Gardner’s lab since Fall 2013.

How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
When I joined this lab, I was excited to be able to contribute to the development of biofuels as an alternative energy source. The project that I am working on contributes directly to research into biofuels. It focuses on developing the Cellvibrio japonicus bacteria into a consolidated bioprocessor, an organism that can both digest tough cellulosic plant mass and produce fatty acids, which can be used to create biodiesel and other valuable chemical products.

Is this your first independent research project?
Yes, this is my first independent research project.

Do you get course credit for this work?
I do get course credit for this work, as it counts as one of my upper-level Biology lab courses.

How much time do you put into it?
During the school year, I put about 10 hours a week into the project, and during the summer I put around 25 hours a week into the project.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
My mentor, Dr. Gardner, encouraged me to apply for the URA.

What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
Before applying for the URA, I had completed all of the Biology core courses, as well as various upper-level Biology courses, including 306L, a lab course that introduces core concepts of molecular biology, and a semester of research in the Gardner lab. I had also begun taking Bio 434 and 414, two classes that focus on analysis of scientific research papers.

Was the application difficult to do?
The application was very straightforward.

How much did your mentor help you with the application?
My mentor provided valuable critiques for each draft of the application I wrote.

What has been the hardest part about your research?
The hardest part about the research is being able to accurately write or talk about it!

How does your research relate to your work in other classes?
I have found that having a foundation of basic laboratory skills makes understanding a wide range of biological concepts much easier, since research papers and discoveries in the field are usually based on work in a laboratory. Having an understanding of how one experiment can lead to a certain result makes it easy to extrapolate and imagine how a similar experiment could lead to another discovery – or to find fault in the methods used or the way the paper was written. The perspective I have gained from working in the lab helps me to appreciate scientific discoveries in a deeper way.

What else are you involved in on campus?
I am a member of "Alpha Sigma Kappa, Women in Technical Studies", and a member of "UMBC Rockets and More".

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Be persistent! There are so many wonderful professors around campus who conduct exciting research, so if you are interested in getting involved in research, the best option is to become familiar with the work of several professors and reach out to them to inquire about doing research in their lab. You can learn so much from doing research that you would never learn in a classroom, and you will be able to work more independently in the lab than you would in a formal classroom setting.

What are your career goals?
I would like to work in a laboratory for a year or so after graduating before deciding on an area of focus and applying to graduate school.

Read her abstract here...
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One of five 18 to 25 year olds experienced a mental illness in the past year.  Depression Screening Day helps individuals learn more about mental health and treatment resources.  Come to an in-person mood screening on Wednesday, October 1st from 11am-2pmon Commons Main Street.  At this event, you can

You can also take a free online screening assessment (www.ulifeline.org/umbc) at any time.

Mental Health should be treated the same as physical health.  Come to Depression Screening Day to learn more.

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JUST IN CASE is an exciting mobile and web application for UMBC students.  With Just In Case, mental health resources are just a click away!


Go to counseling.umbc.edu/justincase for access to on- and off-campus resources for students.

For Faculty/Staff: go to: counseling.umbc.edu/facultyandstaffjustincase.

Parents/families, there's also an app for you!  Go to: counseling.umbc.edu/familyjustincase.

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Check out some ways that you could get involved in undergraduate research in your field of study!!

Some people might ask or wonder, "Dance research??" but, though it might be a little unheard of, you'd be amazed at what some of your peers have done!

If you're looking for ways to have an engaging and fulfilling undergraduate experience, this journey could be one for you. You'll get the chance to connect with peers and faculty, create an original project based on your choosing and specific passion/interests, and you can even apply for grants, internships, etc.

You'll get a student profile, have a few more items to add to your Resume', and receive an opportunity to present!!

Check out the link provided for more information!!!

 

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National Hispanic Heritage Month: 

September 15-October 15, 2015

Starting in 1968 as National Hispanic Heritage Week and incorporating September 15 and 16, the independence days for Central American nations and Mexico, respectively, the period was expanded in 1988 to National Hispanic Heritage Month. Each year the National Council of Hispanic Employment Program Managers and the Hispanic Foundation select a theme for the month and commission a poster to reflect that theme.  
© 2012 by Diversity Resources, Inc.™, Amherst, MA. 

Want to know what's happening on and off-campus this month?  See the attached calendar of events and website for National Hispanic Heritage Month.

Note: This calendar is produced by Student Life’s Mosaic: Center for Culture and Diversity. If we missed adding your organization, office or department’s Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month event, please send us the details, mosaic@umbc.edu and we’ll be happy to add them to our online version of this calendar. (On and off-campus events sponsored/co-sponsored by the UMBC community only, please.)
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The NOAA Student Scholarship Programs provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to gain "hands-on" experience, pursue research, and educational training in NOAA-mission sciences. Students competitively selected to the programs are matriculated in science, technology, policy, management, and education. 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Take A Guess!

PHILOSOPHICAL Geniuses, that's what!

If you're a PHILOSOPHY MAJOR looking to delve into the world of research, then choose to become an undergraduate student researcher today!

There are countless opportunities available to you if you decide to get involved.

Follow the link provided for more information and to see what projects other Philosophy majors have done!

 

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Meet Mark...
He is a Photography major and an URA Scholar. His future plans are to expand his research in infrared photography further into more types of environmental conditions and geographic locations to determine the effects these changes have on the technology.

 
How did you find your mentor for your artistic project?
I have previously taken a few photography classes with Professor Thompson through which she has been able to get a good read on the type of person I am, my ambitions, as well as my photography style. She explained the URA program to me, and I began work immediately!


How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
I have had this project planned as a reach-for-the-stars goal of mine for quite some time now. I knew that a project of this caliber was the perfect platform to propel the techniques I wanted to learn more about and allow the results to reach the proper audience.

Is this your first independent artistic project?
Yes, and hopefully not my last!

Do you get course credit for this work?
I received 3 credits for course ART495 – Independent Study.

How much time do you put into it?
Planning this project was an arduous process. It required countless hours of research before planning even began. Altogether, the pre-production process took the span of about 6 months full of research and planning.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
Professor Thompson recommended I look into the program. She and I agreed that it seemed to be the perfect fit for the goals that I have.

What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
I applied for the URA the Spring of my Junior year.

Was the application difficult to do?
The application process was very thorough, but not difficult.

What has been the hardest part about your research? 
The most difficult part about my particular research project was certainly the pre-production. My project involved a lot of travel and staying nights in many different states. This brought about quite a few uncontrollable variables such as the changing weather, time zone shifts, and countless other unexpected events that come along with a pan-America project like this one.

What was the most unexpected thing?
The most unexpected result of my research thus far has been the viewer turnout! My research is in a field very different from what has been extensively studied in the past. As with any artistic work, one can never be certain how the project will be received. The results are not yet revealed at the time of this writing, and the project already has a triple-digit following on FaceBook, spanning 6 different countries! Drop me a line on twitter. #ProjectInfrascape.

How does your research relate to your work in other classes?
As a photography major, the entire course lineup is designed to build a breadth of work for your portfolio. My research does exactly that by allowing me access to regions of the world previously inaccessible with conditions that are literally impossible to observe on this half of the country. Not to mention in a medium that not many photographers in the world have mastered professionally. Moving forward, the work produced for all of my classes will be impacted by the techniques I have learned and experiences I have gained through my research.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research? 
I would advise other students to spend as much time as possible during the planning stages of your research. To know what you need to make the project happen, where you are going to get these resources, and how to cover all expenses and extraneous opportunity costs associated with completing a project on this scale. Having all of this work done in the beginning will allow you to spend the time completing the project worry-free, knowing that all your bases are covered.

Read his abstract here...
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