Strategic Science Communication: Mastering the Art of Presenting to a Lay Audience Happening today at 2PM! Snacks, desserts and some learning!
Calling all graduate students!

GEARS and GSPD presents a workshop to hone your presentation skills:

Presenting Your Research Poster to an Interdisciplinary Audience

Are you presenting a poster at the upcoming GEARS Research Symposium or an interdisciplinary conference? Join us for a practical workshop designed to help you communicate your research effectively to a broad audience. 

A chance to win a raffle for $25 by attending the event! Two winners will be selected at the end of the event. 

Date: 03/26/2026
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: UC 310


Why This Workshop Matters

Unlike traditional academic conferences, GEARS brings together researchers and high level university officials from diverse fields. Most visitors to your poster won't share your specialized background, making it essential to communicate your work in accessible, engaging ways that resonate across disciplines.


What You Will Learn

  • Strategies for explaining complex concepts to non-specialist audiences.
  • How to identify and communicate the broader significance of your research.
  • Techniques for adapting your message on the fly based on your audience.
  • How to read your poster visitor and engage them effectively.
  • Tips for handling questions from outside your field.

RSVP your attendance on this link and add to your calendar.

Snacks will be provided with desserts! Come, there is enough for you all! 


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This event is a collaboration between the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Development (GSPD) team and the Graduate Experiences, Achievements, and Research Successes (GEARS) committee of the Graduate Student Association (GSA).

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Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars.

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom

Colorful event flyer for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, hosted by GSA and GEARS. Large teal block text reads "Annual Research Symposium 2026" on a white background with yellow and pink decorative shapes. A pink starburst graphic highlights a $2,500 prize pool. Body text invites all undergraduate and graduate students to present research posters, with bullet points noting cross-college visibility, prizes, free buffet lunch, and limited free poster printing. Event details: April 7, 2026, 10am–12pm, UC Ballroom. Includes a QR code linking to more details and the sign-up form.

Who You Are:

What to Expect:

Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.

Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:

https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA

Follow our Instagram @gears_umbc for other updates on events and things! 

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Struggling to find time to write? You are not alone. 


To help our graduate community build stronger, more consistent writing habits, GEARS has partnered with the Women's, Gender and Equity Center to bring you weekly Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs)!


How Group Writing Helps You Progress:


When: Every Tuesday
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Where: Commons 004
Fuel: Free coffee and snacks will be provided!

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Whether you need to write 500 words or just outline your next chapter, come grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's get some writing done together.
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Dear UMBC Community,

We are pleased to announce that nominations are now open for several awards recognizing outstanding contributions within our UMBC community. We encourage you to nominate individuals, faculty, staff, organizations, and student athletes who have demonstrated excellence, leadership, and meaningful impact.

Please use the appropriate form below for the specific award you would like to nominate someone for. You only need to complete the form for the award you are submitting a nomination for.

Submit nominations by April 1st, 2026. 


All awardees will receive a plaque and a $250 honorarium

  1. The Jessica Soto Perez Memorial Award. Open to all graduate students EXCEPT E-Council or Senators: Award Nomination Form

  2. Community Leadership Award. Open to GSA E-Council and Senators with multiple roles: Award Nomination Form

  3. Outstanding Senator Award: Open to all GSA Senators. Award Nomination Form

  4. Graduate Student Athlete Award Nomination. Open to UMBC graduate students who demonstrate excellence in both academics and athletics: Award Nomination Form

  5. The Donald Creighton Outstanding Faculty Award. UMBC faculty who actively mentor and support graduate students: Award Nomination Form

  6. The Outstanding University Staff Award: Award Nomination Form

  7. The Outstanding GSO Award. Graduate Student Organization (GSO) that significantly enhances the graduate student experience: Award Nomination Form


Thank you for helping us recognize the outstanding members of our community.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,
GSA 


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Calling all graduate students!

GEARS and GSPD presents a workshop to hone your presentation skills:

Presenting Your Research Poster to an Interdisciplinary Audience

Are you presenting a poster at the upcoming GEARS Research Symposium or an interdisciplinary conference? Join us for a practical workshop designed to help you communicate your research effectively to a broad audience. 

A chance to win a raffle for $25 by attending the event! Two winners will be selected at the end of the event. 

Date: 03/26/2026
Time: 2pm - 3pm
Venue: UC 310


Why This Workshop Matters

Unlike traditional academic conferences, GEARS brings together researchers and high level university officials from diverse fields. Most visitors to your poster won't share your specialized background, making it essential to communicate your work in accessible, engaging ways that resonate across disciplines.


What You Will Learn

  • Strategies for explaining complex concepts to non-specialist audiences.
  • How to identify and communicate the broader significance of your research.
  • Techniques for adapting your message on the fly based on your audience.
  • How to read your poster visitor and engage them effectively.
  • Tips for handling questions from outside your field.

This event is a collaboration between the Graduate Student & Postdoctoral Development (GSPD) team and the Graduate Experiences, Achievements, and Research Successes (GEARS) committee of the Graduate Student Association (GSA).


RSVP your attendance on this link and add to your calendar.

Snacks will be provided with desserts! Come, there is enough for you all! 

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Calling all graduate students!

How do you view the future of research and creative achievement at UMBC?

The Strategic Plan subcommittee on Research is hosting a dedicated focus group just for graduate students, and they want to hear directly from us. As the driving force behind much of the university's innovation, your perspective is vital to redefining what research means for the future of UMBC.

The subcommittee's work is currently guided by the following pillar statement:

"We will set new standards for research and creative excellence as an R1 institution, building an inclusive, transdisciplinary, and translational enterprise that advances scholarship, discovery, understanding, and innovation across all fields, and contributes to economic prosperity, cultural vitality, and the public good."

We encourage you to reflect on this prompt and bring your thoughts, feedback, and ideas to the upcoming session!

Event Details:

This is a unique opportunity to have a direct say in UMBC's strategic direction as a premier research institution. We hope to see you there!

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Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars.

This flyer provides details for the Annual Research Symposium 2026 at UMBC. Here is the breakdown of the event information: Event Title & Overview Main Title: Annual Research Symposium 2026 Call to Action: "Calling all undergraduate & graduate students to present their research posters at this year's symposium!" Incentives: * $2,500 Prize Pool! (highlighted in a pink starburst) Limited free poster printing Free buffet lunch at the symposium Event Highlights Research will be viewed by scholars from all three colleges (COEIT, CNMS, CAHSS). Chance to win prizes for poster presentations. Non-presenters are also welcome to attend and view projects. Logistics Located in the bottom orange/pink section: Date: 04/07/2026 Time: 10 AM – 12 PM Venue: UC Ballroom Registration: A QR code is provided to scan for more details and the sign-up form. Organization & Branding Sponsors: Hosted by the GSA (Graduate Student Association) and GEARS. Design: A bright, modern layout using yellow circles, pink backgrounds, and teal-shadowed typography. It also features a teal icon of a person presenting a chart.

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom

Who You Are:

  • A graduate or undergraduate student from any college at UMBC who wants to share their research with the university community.

What to Expect:

  • Poster Presentations from students across CAHSS, COEIT, and CNMS. Come and explore groundbreaking work from all corners of UMBC.

$2,500 Prize Pool across five categories:

    • BEST of CAHSS (College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences)
    • BEST of COEIT (College of Engineering and Information Technology)
    • BEST of CNMS (College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences)
    • Provost's Choice Award
    • People's Choice Award

  • Buffet Lunch for All Attendees – Enjoy a catered lunch featuring a variety of cuisines to accommodate diverse dietary preferences.

  • Limited Free Poster Printing is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Participants are encouraged to bring posters they have already prepared for previous conferences or presentations.

Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.

Register before March 31st for getting your poster printed for free!

Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:

https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA

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The Black and Gold Student Advisory Board (BGSAB), convened by the Vice President of Student Affairs, Dr Renique Kersh, is a dedicated group of student leaders who serve as a vital bridge between the student body and the Division of Student Affairs at UMBC. 

We are looking for student leaders like yourself to join the Black and Gold Student Advisory Board! This group will serve in a pivotal advisory and consultative role, acting as a key sounding board to the leadership within the Division of Student Affairs.  This is an amazing opportunity to learn and grow as a leader, and advocate and support our UMBC community.  Please see the BGSAB interest form and apply by April 8th!

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Spring Break may be over, but our community is still strong, and so are you.

Join the Office of Graduate Student Life, Graduate Student Association, and the Graduate School for a Welcome Back pop-in designed just for you!

March 24, 2026
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Commons 308 & Commons Fireside Lounge

Whether you're writing, researching, teaching, or wrapping up milestones, this is your reminder: You belong here. You matter.

Stop by, refuel, and let us celebrate you as we head into the rest of the semester together.


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