Researcher of the Week: Matt Schley
Undergraduate researchers explore their interests!
How did you find your mentor for your research?
Students in the GES department have the ability to pick their own advisor. When I saw that there was a professor, Dr. Matt Baker, who shared both my research interests and name, I knew that’s who I was going for! A watershed science class with Dr. Baker during freshman year confirmed for me that I wanted to work with him.
How did you know that this was the project you wanted to do?
There were a few things that drew me directly to this project. First of all, I have recently become interested in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology for the purposes of mapping and analysis. Second, this project is a study of local watershed data from Maryland, DC, etc. I have lived in Baltimore all of my life and have a natural attachment to the area. Finally, I have always enjoyed hydrology and watershed analysis. Sounds crazy, right? It grew from playing in streams as a kid at summer camp and developed into a love and passion for the mechanics of water flow, the beauty of the biota, etc. The fact that I am able to combine all of these interests into one research project is reason enough to be excited!
Is this your first independent research?
This is not my first independent research project. I worked with Dr. Baker in my freshman and sophomore years on other watershed analysis projects.
Do you get course credit for this work? How much time do you put into it?
I did not get course credit for this work, but that is not what it’s about in the end! The amount of time I spend working on this depends upon where I am in the project. A lot of the work is coding in a statistics program language called ‘R.’ Some of the tasks that I need to accomplish use simple codes that I am able to figure out pretty quickly, so the work only takes me a few hours that week. Other weeks, I am packing every hour of my free time into figuring out a code that is more complicated than the aforementioned, or that I haven’t worked with before. These tend to take WAY more time than the codes from the easy weeks!
How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
My advisor, Dr. Baker, suggested the program to me. Since I had worked with him in the past, he recommended that I apply for the URA and come back to work with him in hopes that we could knock out another project.
What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
I currently am an Environmental Science and Mechanical Engineering double major. Since UMBC doesn’t have a Civil Engineering program for undergraduates (or didn’t when I started here), I have been forging my own program using classes from my two majors. I started as an Environmental Science and Math double major, but quickly realized that I needed a stronger engineering background and made the change to Mechanical Engineering.
Was the application difficult to do?
Not at all! The URA application is made to be very straightforward for students and mentors. If you are thinking about applying, definitely don’t let the application trouble you!
How much did your mentor help you with the application?
Because this is a fairly new project for me, Dr. Baker worked with me to carefully craft my abstract so that it focuses exactly on what I already have, and what I hope to accomplish for this project.
What has been the hardest part about your research?
The hardest part of my research, hands down, has been learning to code in ‘R.’ Prior to working with Dr. Baker, I had never written a line of code in my life. When he introduced me to ‘R,’ I was beyond lost. I had no idea what I was doing. I started with simple things like getting a count of the number of columns in a spreadsheet, but only after I figured out how to load that spreadsheet into the program itself! With a lot of practice, experimentation, and help files, I have been able to gain a much better understanding of the language.
How does your research relate to your work in other classes?
My research relates directly to most of my Environmental Science studies and even to parts of my Mechanical Engineering studies. I have been taking a lot of hydrology and GIS classes in the GES department, both of which are directly connected to my research. In the Mechanical Engineering department, I have taken statics and dynamics and am getting into fluid mechanics, all of which help me to better understand the flow quantity aspect of my research.
What else are you involved in on campus?
Prior to this year, I was a member of SEB, Pi Kappa Phi, club soccer and volleyball, and a few other things. I am still a part of both club soccer and Pi Kappa Phi, and will also be a TF for statics starting this fall.
What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
By all means, if you have an interest in it, GO FOR IT! The faculty at UMBC is committed to helping students get involved in projects that are both relevant to their interests and groundbreaking in their respective field. We have an amazing opportunity at UMBC and it would be foolish not to act on it if it is something in which you hold a genuine interest.
What are your career goals?
I would like to continue my work with hydrology and/or GIS. I am not sure if I will work for the government, work in the private sector, teach younger students, or where I will end up. The dream for me would be to work in Colorado or some other cool place for a few years as a hydrologist and watershed analyst and then to switch over to teaching high school Environmental Science and/or Engineering.
Read more about Matthew's research by visiting the link below...
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Field research in Switzerland - find out if this is for you!
Pizza and application information
A limited number of $500 travel fellowships are available to for the International Field Research (IFR) Program in spring 2013. Apply now to take HAPP 403, learn qualitative field research methods, and travel to Switzerland in June to complete your research.
Join UMBC staff and former IFR participants for pizza and information on October 4, 4-5pm in Administration Building, room 218.
Check us out on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCSgqz9hR8&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Applications are now being accepted.
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Integrated Life Sciences Program
The University of Georgia
Push the frontiers. Explore life
sciences. Your way.
At UGA, you choose. The
Integrated Life Sciences (ILS)
Program allows first-year graduate
students to explore the research
areas of nearly 140 faculty in 10
different departments across 4
colleges, then choose a major
professor and a departmental home
within the first year.
Interested in molecular,
cellular or developmental
biology? Interested in
evolution and ecology?
Interested in a combination
of these areas?
Spend time working with
faculty on animal, plant and
microbial systems with
someone doing bioinformatic
or theoretical work --
without having to
immediately choose which
department the research
program is housed in.
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interdisciplinary approach
to a research problem?
Work with faculty from
multiple departments who
will help you create a
unique research project. The
flexibility of this graduate
program allows you multiple
ways to follow your
interests and creativity.
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Submit Questions For Congressman Cummings
An African Council of Majors Sponsored Event
Hi Everyone,
I was sent the email below by the African Studies Council of Majors requesting students to submit questions for Congressman Elijah Cummings to answer during his visit to UMBC in October. If interested in finding out more about the event or if you want to submit a question visit the link below.
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Our council would appreciate if your org's would be willing to promote paws to the link below. We want to make sure all students have a chance to have their questions read and replied to by Congressman Cummings at our event which will take place in the UC Ballroom Thursday, October 18th from 3:30-5:30. Thank you for taking this request into consideration!!!
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The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity
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Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:14:47 -0400
Guest Lecture about the Campus Book
Mr. David Lacks, Son of Henrietta Lacks, and Dr. Ruth Faden
Learn more about the issues raised by the campus book, The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
Come meet Mr. David Lacks, son of Henrietta Lacks, and Dr. Ruth Faden, Executive Director of The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7PM in the UC Ballroom. A book signing and reception to follow.
Sponsored by the Offices of Institutional Advancement and Undergraduate Education, Division of Student Affairs and Welcome Week Committee.
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Relationship Violence Awareness Month - October 2012
Month-Long Events to Create Awareness!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. In honor of this, the Women's Center and University Health Services work together every year to highlight programs and events happening throughout the month related to relationship violence. Please take a look at the attached flyer to see all of the events we have planned. Print it out, hang one up in your office area, forward it to other colleagues at the University, send it to students, and more. We hope that you will be able to take the time out of your day to attend some of the events. Thank you for your support!
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Black Pride Events in Baltimore, MD
STAR
TRACK is a HIV/STI program within the Division
of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine at the University of Maryland,
Baltimore. We set out to create safe-space events to cater to youth and
young adults between the ages of 12-24. While many institutes of higher
education are familiar with Baltimore Pride
Fest, an annual summer event, few are aware of Black Pride which occurs
in October. We are proud to say that we support and contribute to both
by creating events that focus on young adults. This year we will host
a Karaoke night as well as a self-defense/work-out
session. Knowing students’ ravenous appetites, pizza will be available
at the karaoke event. In addition, both of our events will be held in
downtown venues for transportation accessibility. In addition, on Sept
27th we will be tabling and testing
for HIV/STI on Goucher College’s campus. This event like the others is
open to the community. More information on each event can be found on
the attached flyers.
For more information, please contact:
Whitney Burton, MPH
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Linkage to Care Coordinator | STAR TRACK
Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine
University of Maryland, The Founding Campus
120 Penn Street | Baltimore, MD 21201 |(410.328.3196| 7410.328.4379|
*wburton@peds.umaryland.edu
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BMore Proud Academic Symposium - Call for Papers
Intersections: Sexuality, Gender, Race and Ethnicity
The Women’s and Gender Studies Program at Morgan State University, in conjunction with B’More Proud, invites scholars to participate in a one-day academic symposium. The symposium will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2013. This symposium seeks to explore the complex intersections of sexuality, gender, race and ethnicity as they relate to LGBTQ themes. Each year’s themes will reflect the dimensionality of intersectional inquiry. The symposium is open to scholars in every discipline whose work is pertinent to Queer Studies
and/or the LGBTQ community.
We invite submissions in the following subject areas:
• Human rights • Religion
• Marriage • Redefining Families
• Transgender Issues • Health and Reproductive Rights
• Film and Literature • Popular Culture
• Government and Law • Global Contexts
• Science and Medicine • Mental Health
Submission Deadline: December 7, 2012
(Notification of Acceptance by January 28, 2013)
For submission guidelines, please download the attached instructions.
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DC Metro LGBTQ Studies Symposium - Call for Programs
Exploring Intricate Identities
The George Washington University’s LGBT Resource Center, in conjunction with our partners, is
proud to announce an academic and research symposium: Intricate Identities: Exploring Intersections of Race, Culture and
Ability in the LGBTQ Community. We are now accepting program
submissions and would appreciate you helping spread the word to
interested students, staff, and faculty.
Program
submissions are welcome from undergraduate and graduate students, as well as staff and
faculty.The symposium is a multi-university collaboration and is open to everyone. Attached is a flyer with more information on the both the program
submission process and the symposium.
For more information, please contact:
Jacob I. Wilson
Program Coordinator, LGBT Resource Center
Multicultural Student Services Center
The George Washington University
E-Mail: jiwilson@gwu.edu
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Researcher of the Week: Shannon Zik
Undergraduate researchers explore their interests!
How did you find your mentor for year research?
I took Organic Chemistry I, taught by Dr. Ptaszek, in the fall of my sophomore year. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and knew I wished to pursue a deeper understanding of the material than my biology major required. I knew that Dr. Ptaszek was involved in research, as his undergraduate assistants would periodically ask questions pertaining to their experiments while I was visiting during office hours. I wanted to be a part of his team, but did not feel qualified until after taking Orgo II. Near the end of my sophomore year and my completion of Chem352, I sent Dr. Ptaszek an email inquiring if he had any availability in his lab. Dr. Ptaszek and I met and discussed the area of research I would be pursuing: chlorin and porphyrin synthesis. That summer, Dr. Ptaszek added me to his team of undergraduate assistants.
Do you get course credit for this work? How much time do you put into it?
Yes, I receive academic credit. During the semester, in addition to my full course load and part time job, I generally dedicate 12-18 hours per week. The amount of time spent per day is depends on the experiment, or which part of the experiment I am executing, i.e., syntheses, purification, or characterization.
How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
Dr. Ptaszek informed me of the URA program towards the end of my second semester of working for him. He sent me the information at the end of winter break and I began to work on the proposal at the start of following semester.
What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
I had just completed my first semester as a junior pursuing my B.S. in Biological Sciences.
Was the application difficult to do?
While the application was not difficult, it did require a significant amount of time, the reading of numerous research papers, many rough drafts, and considerable effort to maintain the two page constraint. Though ample time was provided to finish the proposal, I continued to make changes until the moment I submitted it.
How much did your mentor help you with the application?
After I wrote the first draft of my proposal, my mentor and I met twice to review and edit it prior to submission.
What has been the hardest part about your research?
Unexpected results! After weeks of synthesizing a compound, sometimes the final step will produce unexpected results such as insolubility, degradation of fluorescent properties, or a mix of products will supersede. Such outcomes provide opportunity to brainstorm about solutions, however it usually requires the synthesis of more starting material which could mean weeks before the proposed solution can be attempted at the final steps and a few more weeks before we find a successful solution.
What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
DO IT! Research is a fantastic way to develop your knowledge and understanding your field of interest. Additionally, it provides fundamental skills for your classes as well as your future endeavors. Do not be afraid to ask your professors if they have a position open in their lab. Also, do not be worried about knowing everything before you start, most of the techniques will be different than those in your basic lab classes and you will not be expected to know all of them. Ask lots of questions, it’s the only way to learn!
Read more about Shannon's research by visiting the link below...
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