eBooks at UMBC - Library Workshop

eBooks at UMBC - Library Workshop Tues. April 30; Noon - 1 PM; LIB 259

So, you have an ereader or tablet computer and want to know if UMBC has any ebooks? You're in luck!! The library has thousands of ebooks, with more on the way (sorry - no popular fiction).

This one-hour workshop will help you explore the wonderful world of ebooks at UMBC:

What types of ebooks does the library purchase?
How can I find ebooks?
Can I use ebooks from off-campus?
Do I have to check out ebooks?
Can I download ebooks to my ereader or tablet?

Join us in LIB 259 at Noon on Tuesday, April 30 to begin your ebook adventure.

Can't make it to the workshop? Visit our guide to eBooks at UMBC.

Registration is recommended, but not required. Please send any questions to Janet Hack, jhack@umbc.edu.

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The purpose of Aryana's research was to study the radiative deceleration of relativistic jets of plasma found in very distant, thus high cosmological redshift z quasars. The deceleration is due to...

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I’m working on two big projects right now. I’m working with Dr. Michelle Stefano of the American Studies Department and Maryland Traditions on the documentary she and another professor are making for their class. I’ve been doing fieldwork with her in Dundalk, mostly observations and interviews. The other project is my own and has inspired my URCAD presentation. I’m focusing that research on the effect of the museum environment on interpretation. I’ve been doing a lot of observations at the Walters Art Museum before, during, and after the tours I give there and compiling papers from various disciplines including material culture, ancient studies, and museum design. It’s been a very private experience, mostly to fill my own curiosity until now.

How did you find the research opportunity?
I began the research last semester in order to write a term paper for ANCS: 350 Myth and Archaeology. I wanted to find a way to bring my interest in museum interpretation into the paper which was meant to be an exploration of a particular ancient object on display. From there, it just kind of exploded. I had a lot of support from my professors, Dr. Tim Phin and Dr. Michelle Stefano, who helped me figure out exactly where to go with my research and what sources would be best.

Who did you work with on this project?
I worked on this research on my own, for the most part, though I did have the support and assistance of many professors in the Ancient Studies Department and Dr. Stefano.

Was this your first independent research project?
I would not say it was my first but definitely my first large scale project.

Do you get course credit for this work? Paid? How much time do you put into it?
I received credit for this project as it was originally a term paper. I was not paid (unfortunately) but I did put a lot of time into it. We were working on these individual projects over the course of the entire semester. I did observations every Friday during my tours and read a ton of articles.

What academic background did you have before you started?
I declared my dual major in Anthropology and Ancient Studies before I even took my first university class. I’ve had a near spotless record during my college career though I have not always put myself out there to do individual research. I’ve had a job since I was 14 so most of my academic work was restricted to the classroom.

How did you learn what you needed to know to be successful in this project?
I did A LOT of reading. Most of my information came from academic papers and books and information from the museum itself. I also found a lot of inspiration in the classes I was taking that semester with the aforementioned professors. Dr. Stefano, especially, taught me a new way of thinking about the museum and museum interpretation in AMST 420: History and Theory of the Museum.

What was the hardest part about your research?
Finding a good breadth of sources was a bit difficult at times. I was tapping into a few different disciplines in order to construct and defend my thesis and it was hard sometimes to ensure that I had a good balance of sources. It was also a lot to process at once. I had a bunch of notes in a few different places - it was really hard to get organized before I knew exactly what I wanted to say.

What was the most unexpected thing?
This paper/research has stuck with me a lot more than most of the terms paper and projects I’ve done over the years. I just feel like it’s not quite done, in a way. There’s so much more to say and consider. In fact, I’ve decided to continue this research for my master’s thesis. It’s kind of strange how this one paper for this one class turned into a project which will play heavily into the next several years of my life.

Is this the first time you have applied to present at URCAD? How did you find out about applying to present your work? Are you excited?
It is my first time applying to URCAD. I’ve known about URCAD for years but I’ve never felt that any of my work was good enough to present. I probably wouldn’t have applied at all in Dr. Phin hadn’t suggested it. Now that I’ve been accepted, I am very excited to share my work. I think it will be a great experience for me personally and a wonderful way to share my passion with others.

How does this research experience relate to your work in other classes?
I consider this research to be the joint result of my time in ANCS 350 and AMST 420. My classes and experiences came together for me last semester in a really inspiring way which is a lot of the reason why I’ve been so interested and dedicated to this project.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Find someone or something that truly and deeply inspires you. Maybe you’ll find that in an internship or a class or even in a particular professor. It’s important that you love what you’re researching so that when it gets stressful and difficult and you feel like nothing is getting done, you’ll want to keep going anyway. And remember to have confidence in yourself and your work.

What are your career goals?
I intend to pursue a career in cultural sustainability be it in the museum, a non-profit, or elsewhere. I want to find a position which would allow me to mediate between cultural institutions and the people to which they cater. There are a lot of voices and stories that are lost in the construction of heritage and history which I think needs to be addressed. I would love to do that as a career.

What are you doing next for research?
I intend to continue my work with Maryland Traditions which may encompass a variety of projects. As I mentioned before, I also intend to bring this research into my graduate career and hopefully build on it over the next few years. It will absolutely play into my masters thesis.

What else are you involved in on campus?
I am a Humanities Scholar and a member of the Honors College. I was inducted in Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society this past fall. ]]>

What research experiences have you had? I’m working on two big projects right now. I’m working with Dr. Michelle Stefano of the American Studies Department and Maryland Traditions on the...

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Read about volunteer opportunities and sign up online.

Help needed in two hour blocks from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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Have fun, learn about research, earn service hours. Read about volunteer opportunities and sign up online. Help needed in two hour blocks from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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URCAD is coming up soon. To see presentations that are of interest to the Women's Center, check out the attached file.

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Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL) lends DVDs, video games, graphic novels, popular books, e-books, Zinio (digital magazine service), and more. Cookies and giveaways during the event, too!

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Drop by the Library Atrium between 2-5 PM on April 16th and sign up for a local public library card to use for all of your entertainment needs. Baltimore County Public Library (BCPL)...

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Volunteer for two hours or the whole day. See the student presenters up close. Learn about undergraduate research opportunities for yourself.

Volunteers are needed to monitor presentation rooms, put an URCAD "sticker" on each attendee, sign in student presenters, take photographs (must have own digital camera) and more.

Sign up now.
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Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) is a huge event at UMBC. Find out why. Volunteer for two hours or the whole day. See the student presenters up close. Learn about...

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Our group began looking for a research mentor by investigating the researcher profiles on the Computer Science research webpage. Because UMBC is a research school, we knew that it wouldn’t be long before we found someone like Professor Marc Olano with a background that would fit our needs. Coincidentally, our other soon-to-be mentor Professor Carol Hess, had contacted Dr. Olano at the same time asking him if they could put together a project with dancers and an Xbox Kinect. In no time we had a project with a strong technical mentor and a dance professor mentor and a unique real-world application.

How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
We knew that we wanted to integrate an Xbox Kinect with intelligent stage. This was the project for us because it combines development with art. After learning that we would have our own workspace we were ready to go.

Is this your first independent research/scholarship/artistic project? Do you get course credit for this work?
Yes, this is the first time that any of us have conducted independent research. No, we do not get academic credit for this work.

How much time do you put into the research?
In the summer we are working one or two nights a week for three or more hours as well as the occasional research independently throughout the week. Come the fall semester we will be working more nights each week.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
Before we began the project we had heard that there was a funding program for the projects, but it wasn’t until Professor Hess encouraged us to apply that we knew the details of becoming URA Scholars.

What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
Cumulatively, our group has more than five years of programming experience with several languages including Java, Python, C, C++ and several others.

Was the URA application difficult to do? What was the most unexpected thing?
The application was simple but the number of documents that needed to be completed and in what order was a little confusing. The most unexpected thing was how nice and formal the award ceremony was. I am sure that being able to present in URCAD will be even more amazing.

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Join the others in our community who are trained in Green Dot to come together as a community who looks out for each other!

Upcoming Training: Friday, April 12th from 12-5:30pm

To register, please contact Jennifer Treger, Community Health and Safety Specialist in the Office of the Vice President of Student Affairs at 410-455-3797 or jtreger@umbc.edu.

This program is sponsored by Student Affairs.

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This database presents comprehensive information and unique insights into modern genocide, focusing on the beginning of the 20th century to the present day. Includes images and videos, facts and figures, timelines, articles, and more.

Access to this trial requires a username and password. Visit the website for login information.

Trial runs through April 30, 2013. Feedback on the usefulness of this product is appreciated. Please leave a comment to let us know what you think, or contact Drew Alfgren at alfgren@umbc.edu

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UMBC has trial access to Modern Genocide: Understanding Causes and Consequences. This database presents comprehensive information and unique insights into modern genocide, focusing on the...

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