Master your class with SI PASS! Peer assisted study sessions for your classes at UMBC! Happy Monday, Retrievers!

It's the part of the semester when grades are finally starting to show up. How do you feel about where you are right now? Are we doing amazing? That's great! Are we doing not so amazing? That's okay! The Academic Success Center has plenty of amazing resources for you to be successful. And one of those amazing resources is SI PASS!

SI Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) are weekly review sessions led by trained SI PASS leaders. Not only have SI PASS leaders succeeded at the course before, but they are also embedded in the course and follow the material along with you so they can help you be successful. 

The best way to find out more about SI PASS is to attend a session! SI PASS exists for select BIOL, CHEM, ECON, MATH, PHYS, and SPAN courses. For session times, please check out our SI PASS Schedule!

SI PASS allows students to interact with the material in dynamic ways. Sessions allow students to compare notes, discuss readings, develop organizational tools, and predict test items.

If you're still unsure about trying SI PASS, data show that students who attend SI PASS sessions are more likely to earn higher grades in their courses than students who do not attend sessions.

Do you love SI PASS? Tell us about it in the comments!
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Olufolake Majekodunmi is a Biological Sciences major, a URA Scholar, and a MARC U*STAR Scholar who will graduate in  May, 2021.

Title of your research project: Behavioral and Physiological Effects of E-cigarette Flavorings in TRPM5 and TRPM5-KO Mice: Altered Taste Preference and Immune Response

Describe your project: My project is to examine inflammatory responses in the taste cells of mice models after exposure to e-juices through the process of immunostaining. 

Who is your mentor(s) for your project?
 My mentor is Dr. Weihong Lin and Dr. Tatsuya Ogura of the Biological Sciences Department. After my freshman year, I wanted to get involved with research, so I emailed Dr. Lin and luckily, she was open to me joining her lab. I chose their lab because I was interested in the effects of drugs on the physiological parts of the body. My mentors are very supportive and they are always there when I need help.  

How did you become interested in this project?
In my first year in the lab, I performed behavioral tests. I studied the effect of e-cigarette flavorings and their masking ability on nicotine-containing fluid with mice models. We saw the masking ability in the flavor menthol. After that experience, I was very interested in the effects of e-cigarette exposure on the tongue. 

What has been the hardest part about your research/What was the most unexpected thing about being a researcher?
The hardest part so far has been the cutting and embedding of tissue samples. It’s very easy to make a mistake, however I was able to overcome this with the guidance of my mentors. 

What has been the most rewarding part?
I believe research is discovering the unknown and I get to help solve that unknown problem. I find the process of that discovery rewarding because the challenges and failures along the way make it worthwhile.

How will you disseminate your research?
I will present my research at URCAD and hopefully publish a paper in the future. 

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Find a research area that interests you and don’t be afraid to ask questions. I had so many questions when I first entered the lab and I was too afraid to ask my mentors. There is nothing wrong with asking questions. 

What are your career goals?
My career goal is to obtain a Ph.D. in pharmacology and become a biomedical scientist.
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Today is the final day of National Tutor Appreciation Week! Thank you so much for reaching out to our tutors, SI PASS leaders, and peer mentors and letting them know they are appreciated and valued. And of course, this means we have our last entry in our Get to Know series!

For our final entry, we have Amelia Agranovich, one of our wonderful Spanish tutors! Amelia is a senior and has been studying Spanish for 8 years! I could go on, but let's get to the interview!

Tell us a little bit about yourself!

My name is Amelia and I’m a senior studying Geography and Environmental Studies as well as Global Studies. I’ve been studying Spanish for the past 8 years so by now I’ve reached some level of fluency.

How are you involved on campus?

On campus, I have worked as a tour guide, and I now work as a Spanish tutor and as a TA for the class Science of Water (SCI 100). 

Why did you decide to become a tutor?

I decided to become a tutor because I love speaking and practicing Spanish, and I love helping others improve their own skills.

What is your favorite thing about being a tutor?

My favorite thing about being a tutor is what I called the “clicking moment;" when a tricky concept suddenly makes sense to my student.

Why should students utilize tutoring?

With tutoring, my job is to help fill in the gaps. We all have our own ways of learning and understanding material, and some things come easier to us than others. I’m here to help with whatever feels most challenging to you, the student. Tutoring is an excellent way to review and learn material that you may find difficult in class, and it’s much more personal than the typical class experience. With tutoring, you and your tutor can focus together on exactly what you need help with and get down to the specifics.

How should students prepare for a tutoring session?

In order to prepare for a session, bring your materials like classwork or past homework to the session, and think of some questions that you may have for the tutor.

When and where can someone work with you through the Academic Success Center?

You can find me at the Academic Success Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 P.M., and Wednesdays at 10:00 A.M. Also, I’m in the Spanish lab with other tutors on Fridays, which runs from 2:00 P.M. till 5:00 P.M.

Gracias, Amelia for sharing your love of tutoring with us!

And that finishes out our Get to Know series! Make sure you use all of the great resources that the Academic Success Center has to offer and meet some of the great people that make it all happen. Don't forget to follow our myUMBC group for updates!
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I hope you're enjoying National Tutor Appreciation Week as much as we are! We are in the middle of our Get to Know series (because what better way to appreciate our tutors, SI PASS leaders, and peer mentors than by getting to know them?) and we've got a special highlight for you! Today, we're getting to know Jack Wheaton, an SI PASS leader for SPAN 102!

SPAN 102? There's SI PASS for SPAN 102? Absolutely! It's brand new for this semester, so please take advantage of it!

Now, let's get to know Jack!

Tell us a little about yourself!
I'm a computer science major and I am in my 4th year of college.  I was enrolled in an online high school, which is where I started to learn Spanish.  I took two Spanish courses at UMBC; I am really glad I did because learned way more than I expected to!

Tell us about how you are involved on campus. 
I am an SI PASS leader for Spanish 102 at UMBC.  I lead two 50-minute sessions per week in addition to 2-hour exam reviews before exams.

How and why did you get involved in being an SI PASS leader? 
My Spanish professor, Señora Maria Manni recommended me to be an SI PASS leader.  I did some research into what SI PASS was all about and immediately jumped on the opportunity!

What is your favorite thing about being an SI PASS leader? 
My favorite part of being an SI PASS leader is helping people learn in a friendly and relaxed environment.  I find it amazing that people are able to learn so much just by working together.

Why should students utilize the  SI PASS sessions? 
SI PASS sessions encourage you to think in ways you may not have before.  They promote working together and sharing knowledge to further students' understanding of various topics.  They also help most students become much more successful in the relevant class(es)!

How should students prepare for a SI PASS session? 
It would be beneficial for students to prepare any questions they want answered or are simply just curious about.  Questions are always welcome!  We usually work on current class topics, but I try to work students' questions into the session itself if possible.

You can find Jack leading his SPAN 102 SI PASS Sessions on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11:00 to 11:50 a.m. in Sherman Hall A wing Room 121. 

Jack is another one of our great tutors and SI/PASS leaders we are highlighting during National Tutor Appreciation Week, and we appreciate him hablando español con nosotros. Remember to follow us on myUMBC to see more in our Get to Know series!
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We are in the midst of Tutor Appreciation Week and part 3 of our "Get to Know" series! Today, we're highlighting one of our amazing tutors from the Writing Center. Justin Sherman -- or "one of the Justins," as he says, is a sophomore majoring in computer science. Let's get to know him!

Tell us a little about yourself.
Hi! I'm Justin and I'm a sophomore majoring in computer science. My interests include iOS reverse engineering and debuggers + compilers.

Why did you decide to become a tutor?
I got involved in being a tutor because I'm introverted, and this was a great opportunity for me to meet new people.

What is your favorite thing about being a tutor?
My favorite thing about being a tutor is talking to all sorts of people I wouldn't have if I hadn't taken up this opportunity. 

Why should students utilize the tutoring?
There's really no reason not to utilize the tutoring because it's free. You've got nothing to lose if you drop by for half an hour (even if the session doesn't go as well as you'd may have hoped). 

What advice would you give students about how to prepare for a tutoring session? 
There is one thing I ask of students before you come in, and I'm sure I speak for all the tutors in the Writing Center, please be somewhat organized. We're here to help, and a mess of unstapled papers on the table doesn't do much to help the session.

When and where can someone work with you through the Writing Center?
I work 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays if you want to drop by and see me. There's also tons of other great tutors working from 10am-7pm Monday-Thursday (10am-3pm Monday-Friday).

Justin is another one of our great tutors and SI/PASS leaders we are highlighting during National Tutor Appreciation Week, and we appreciate him sharing his passion for writing with us. Remember to follow us on myUMBC to see more in our Get to Know series!
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Wednesday, October 9, 2019
12-1pm
Sherman Hall 003


AMOUNT OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships of up to $7,500 a year are provided to help cover costs associated with tuition, mandatory fees, books, room and board. A sophomore who receives a Goldwater Scholarship will receive up to $7,500 in each of his/her junior and senior years. A junior who receives a Goldwater Scholarship will receive up to $7,500 in his/her senior year.

To be eligible for nomination for a Goldwater Scholarship, a student must:

1. Be a full-time matriculated sophomore or junior pursuing a degree at an accredited 2- or 4-year institution of higher education during the 2019-2020 academic year,
2. Intend to pursue a research career in a natural science, mathematics or engineering,*
3. Have a college grade point average of at least a 3.00 on a 4.00 scale, and
4. Be a U.S. citizen from the 50 states or the District of Columbia; a U.S. national for those students nominated by institutions in Puerto Rico, Guam, Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands; or a permanent resident. A permanent resident nominated for the scholarship must include a letter stating his/her intent to become a U.S. citizen. A photocopy of the nominee’s Permanent Resident Card, also known as the Alien Registration Card or Green Card, must also be submitted.

Internal deadline for UMBC students to apply: November 4, 2020.

For more info, contact aprilh@umbc.edu


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It's National Tutor Appreciation Week and we want to take time to let our tutors, SI PASS leaders, and peer mentors know how much we appreciate who they are and what they do. And what better way to appreciate them than to get to know them? Today, we're profiling Sierra Grey-Coker, an SI PASS leader with the Academic Success Center! Hailing from Takoma Park, MD, Sierra is a new SI PASS leader for MATH 155! Let's get to know more about her.

Tell us a little about yourself!
Hi! My name is Sierra Grey-Coker and I am a sophomore Math major from Takoma Park, Maryland. I enjoy reading, craft projects, playing a good game of Scrabble, and programming for fun. I am in the Honors College and a Sondheim Public Affairs scholar.  

How are you involved on campus?
My campus activities are quite varied and each allow me to continuously my many interests. As a Sondheim scholar, I serve as a peer mentor and chairperson of the steering committee. As a peer mentor I am able to assist freshmen students acclimate to UMBC campus life, take advantage of its many opportunities and resources and provide support to help ensure academic success. As the chairperson of the Sondheim Scholars steering committee I am able to collaborate with my fellow committee members to provide growth, learning and service opportunities for both the scholars and the program.  I have also volunteered at the Regional Institute for Children and Adolescents (RICA) and College Gardens through service learning practicums with the Shriver Center.

How did you become an SI PASS leader? Why did you want to?
My SI PASS journey started with a nomination from a past math professor. After that nomination, I applied and interviewed for the position.  I was offered the position, however, I really chose to be involved as an SI PASS leader once I considered the great experiences in the SI PASS sessions as a freshman.  I found them to be very helpful and appreciated all I had learned from my SI PASS leader.  Reflecting on those experiences inspired me to want to give to others in the same way.  

What is your favorite thing about being an SI PASS leader ? 
My favorite thing about being an SI PASS leader is being a part of the moment when a student discovers he or she really “gets it.”  The student’s face transforms from a concentrated frown to raised eyebrows and brightened eyes of enlightenment. That is the moment I can tell a student understands a concept with which they were previously struggling.

Why should students utilize SI PASS sessions? 
Students should utilize the SI PASS sessions to help them understand a subject for which they are having difficulty or simply want to practice and improve their skills. I make this recommendation based on my own personal experiences.  In the spring 2019 semester, I was enrolled in CHEM 102 and it was difficult.--to say the least.   However, after regularly attending the CHEM 102 SI PASS sessions, I was able to successfully grasp and understand the material and complete the course (with a nice final grade!). 

Now, as a SI PASS leader, I am able to facilitate sessions with the understanding of, first, what it is like to really be a student who really needs academic help; and second, what is like to receive the help I needed from someone who is genuinely committed to my success.  

I know there are many SI PASS leaders who are just as committed to student success as my SI PASS leaders were last year and I include myself among them.  Students should utilize SI PASS sessions because they will get the support they need from someone who cares.

How should students prepare for a SI PASS session? 
The best ways to prepare for a SI PASS session are to come with an open mind and have the belief that learning the material IS possible.  It is okay to not have questions when arriving, as sessions are for practicing as much as they are for clarifying confusing areas. Coming to sessions with the mindset of always learning something will help you get the most out of your time in SI PASS.

Sierra holds her MATH 155 SI PASS sessions on Mondays from 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. in SOND 204 and Wednesdays from 4:00 - 4:50 p.m. in Math/Psych 012

Sierra is another one of our great tutors and SI/PASS leaders we are highlighting during National Tutor Appreciation Week, and we appreciate her sharing her passion for SI PASS with us. Remember to follow us on myUMBC to see more in our Get to Know series!
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Visit the new Academic Success Center at UMBC!


Sherman 345
Wednesday, October 9
9am-12pm

Have some coffee 
Chat with Academic Success Center Staff
Get a chance to see True Grit and Chip, UMBC's new comfort dog!

The Academic Success Center provides a one-stop opportunity through Academic Policy, Academic Resources, and Academic Advocacy for students to achieve their academic goals and claim their future with a UMBC degree.
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Zachary Nicholas is a current URA Scholar, a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, and an Anthropology and Biology major (Dec. '19)


Title of your research project: Deciphering Cultural Roles and Social Pressure on Parents of Children with Special Needs

Describe your project: I will be examining what social factors influence decisions made by parents of children with special needs. I will also be looking at how the world around children with special needs is typically regulated by people without special needs and how that may be biased and affect their development and childhood. 

Who is your mentor for your project?
Dr. Bambi Chapin, Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Health Administration and Policy  

How did you find your mentor? Why did you choose them?
Dr. Chapin has been my faculty advisor since I transferred to UMBC in fall 2017. In fall 2019, I was in one of Dr. Chapin’s classes and that is when I realized that our research interests were similar. I thought she would be the right person to oversee my project with her extensive knowledge on parent-child relationships and children’s cognitive development. 

How did you become interested in this project? 
I have always been interested in topics like genetics, genomics, heredity, and human history. While trying to narrow down on my future career choices, I was shadowing prenatal genetic counselors. With each case, I wanted to know what was going through the parents’ minds when either there was a high risk for their child having a genetic disease or their child was diagnosed. There seemed to be bountiful layers and possibilities on what affected those parents when it came to making a decision to either get tested to know if the child has a disease for sure, or not to risk doing a procedure that causes a higher miscarriage rate. The variability in parents’ responses is what got my mind wanting to know more on the subject.
 
What has been the hardest part about your research/What was the most unexpected thing about being a researcher? 
The most unexpected aspects of this project have been how difficult it is to get permission to conduct qualitative observational research in a medical setting and how effortlessly the subject and focus of your project can change based off the data that is produced. 

What has been the most rewarding part?
 When the parents, siblings, and health practitioners of the children with special needs get a chance to express their thoughts about the subject it is beautiful to watch. It is something that is a huge part of their lives and is also something that they are passionate about, yet they rarely can talk freely about how they feel on the subject.

How will you disseminate your research? 
I will conduct a PowerPoint presentation at URCAD and plan to publish my paper as a short ethnography.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Do not be afraid to put in extra work when it comes to your project. It will be a reflection of you and will be a time where you can explore your academic interests in depth. 

What are your career goals? 
After graduating from UMBC, I plan to attain my Ph.D. in Genetics. I would like to either become a professor or work in the Biological Science Research Industry.

Check out other URA Scholars and their research projects:

https://ur.umbc.edu/ura/current-scholars/
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Good Morning Retrievers!

It is the first day of National Tutor Appreciation Week and what better way to celebrate than to get to know one of our tutors! Today's tutor is Hannah Ramcharan! Hailing all the way from Frederick, MD, Hannah has tutored Biology, Chemistry, and Computer Science for the Academic Success Center for two semesters. Let's find out some more interesting facts about Hannah!

Tell us a little bit about yourself! 
Hi! My name is Hannah Ramcharan and  I am originally from Frederick MD. I am currently a junior majoring in bioinformatics. For the past two semesters, I have worked at the Academic Success Center and enjoy tutoring students in bio, chem, math, and comp sci classes. 

Outside of being a tutor, how else are you involved on campus?
To keep myself involved around campus, I am currently the treasurer of the Apartments Community Council where I have the opportunity to plan community building events for residents. Additionally, I am on the Student Health and Counseling Advisory Council where I meet with the members of the council to talk about how we can promote mental health and wellness around campus. I am also currently working in Dr. Lobos lab doing RNA sequencing research with bacteria and planetarium to further develop mathematical models.  

Why did you decide to be a tutor?
Being able to see students grow in their academics and develop good study habits was one of the primary reasons why wanted to become involved in tutoring. 

What do you love about being a tutor?
I really enjoy witnessing students get a sense of satisfaction when something finally clicks, and times when my student comes back with the news that they passed the exam with flying colors because it shows that their hard work has paid off. 

How should a student prepare for a tutoring session with you?
A student who comes in well prepared usually has questions or topic in mind that they would like to go over. It is important that they know what they don't know  because that where I would come in to help! Last but not least, having an open mind is key so that they are able to think about new ways to solve a problem.  

How can someone meet with you through the Academic Success Center?
A student can stop by drop in tutoring, or they can make an appointment in Sherman Hall to have weekly tutoring sessions. My tutees usually ask me when I have hours for drop in tutoring in the Academic Success Center, and we try to coordinate our time accordingly. 

Hannah is one of our amazing tutors and SI/PASS leaders that we are highlighting during National Tutor Appreciation Week, and we appreciate her sharing her love of tutoring with us. 

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