Researcher of the Week: Rebekah Kempske
"Expand your knowledge beyond the classroom"
Rebekah Kempske is a Mechanical Engineering major with a minor in Entrepreneurship and Innovation who will graduate in May, 2019.
List any Scholars/Honors programs you are a part of: Center for Women in Technology (CWIT); Honors College; Tau Beta Pi
Title of your research project: Developing A Binder for Flexible Thermoelectric Generators
Describe your project: I am part of a team that is working on developing a binder for printing thermoelectric elements. These thermoelectric elements are a component of a type of flexible energy harvesting device called a thermoelectric generator.
Who is your mentor(s) for your project? Dr. Deepa Madan, Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Madan was my professor for ENME 301, Structure and Properties of Engineering Materials. During the class, she mentioned her research on thermoelectric materials. I thoroughly enjoyed the course and wanted to gain hands-on experience with the topic. Dr. Madan is also expanding
the opportunities available to undergraduates in her lab, so it was perfect timing.
How did you become interested in this project? Flexible thermoelectric generators were something I was not familiar with but sounded very
interesting. These devices can convert waste heat to useful energy and can be used as long lasting power supply for Internet of Things (IoT) and wearable devices. As I learned more and more about thermoelectric generators, my interests continued to grow, and I knew this was research I definitely could see myself being part of.
What has been the hardest part about your research/what was the most unexpected thing about being a researcher? Even though I took Engineering Materials the semester before I began my research, there was still a great deal of information and lab techniques I did not know and needed to learn. There
was a learning curve, but through reading papers and a lot of practice, I was able to quickly get up to speed and become a contributing member of the team.
What has been the most rewarding part? The most rewarding part has been having hands-on experience with topics I learned in class and having the opportunity to apply and expand my knowledge.
How will you disseminate your research? I plan to present my research at URCAD in the Spring.
What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research? Try to get involved in research as early as possible! I did not start my research experience until Spring of my Junior year, and I wish I would have started sooner. Also, do not be afraid to try something out! Even if you are not very knowledgeable about a particular subject area, you learn a lot while you are conducting research and everyone is always willing to help you.
What are your career goals? I would like to obtain a master’s degree in design engineering and then work in industry as a product design engineer. I am also applying to several prestigious scholarships, both in the U.S., and abroad.
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What are FYI alerts?
Top Facts about the First Year Intervention Program
The First Year Intervention Program (FYI) is one of the many services that the Learning Resources Center offers to UMBC students.
The purpose of the program is twofold: to notify students in their first year at UMBC that they are in jeopardy of receiving a D or F in a certain course and to provide them with resources to improve their grade in that course and preserve their GPA.
By alerting students early in the semester, students have the ability to make the necessary changes to improve their grade and become successful in their academic careers.
When do FYI alerts get sent?
The FYI reporting period for the Fall 2018 semester is scheduled run from Monday, October 1 through Monday, November 5.
Help! I got an alert in one of my courses! What should I do?
Your professor sent you an alert because you are in danger of receiving a D or an F in that course. The first thing you should do is to contact your professor to figure out what your exact grade is and what you can do about it. Next, visit our Action Resource Center to see if there’s any services at UMBC that can help you improve your grade.
You can also schedule an academic success meeting with a staff member at the Learning Resources Center.
I got an alert, but I’m not in my first year at UMBC.
The alert program is designed to notify students in their first year at UMBC; however, instructors have the ability to send alerts to any student who is in danger of receiving a D or F in the course. If you received an alert, it means that your grade is in jeopardy and you should take action immediately.
If I’m in danger of receiving a D or an F, doesn’t that mean I could still be passing?
It is possible, but you could just barely be passing. If you are in a course that has a second level to it (such as MATH 150, or BIOL 141), you MUST receive a C or higher to move on to the next level. If you are trying to fulfill your GEP requirements with a course, you MUST have a C or higher for it to count. This is why we ask professors to let you know if you are in danger of receiving a D.
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Looking for a place to study?
Check out the Library!
The Library has two types of study rooms available for
student use:
● Reservable Study Rooms:
These 20 rooms can be reserved up to five days in advance. Reservations are limited to 3 hours per person or
group each day. Book yours today!
● Open Study Rooms:
These 12 rooms are left open for students to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Each room has four seats. They are located on the Quiet Floors: rooms 553-558 and 653-658.
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Alexia Petasis to present at AIS Conference in Detroit
What will you be presenting at the conference?
I am attending the Association of Interdisciplinary Studies conference to present my
choreographic works based on the Ph.D. dissertation of Nick Sousanis, Unflattening. I will be explaining how I
translated his images and words into movement within the context of the
Interdisciplinary Studies 330 course I took at UMBC. Specifically, I will
highlight how the interdisciplinary approach allows us to reach outside of
disciplinary constraints and, in my case, integrate the discipline of dance as
a way to communicate the critique of our standardized education system, as
expressed in Unflattening. I am excited and eager to meet Dr. Sousanis
at the conference as he has inspired me to see the potential of dance as scholarship
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Meet Kate Atwell, Meyerhoff Scholar and Tutor
Math not clicking? Come to the Math/Science Tutoring Center
Tell us a little about
yourself.
Hello! My name is Kate
Atwell and I am a math tutor. I am a sophomore math and computer science double
major with a music and creative writing minor. I live in Frederick, MD and live
on campus during the year. In addition to math, I am a big fan of writing and
the humanities, and like to learn a lot about other disciplines as well as my
own.
Tell us about how you
are involved on campus.
In addition to
tutoring, I attend hackUMBC workshops and work in a research lab on campus. I
am a member of the Meyerhoff and NSA Scholars programs, as well as the Honors
College. I am also a Center for Women in Technology (CWIT) affiliate, which I
would highly recommend for those who are in technical majors. I am also in
Camerata, UMBC's chamber choir, and am planning on getting involved in several
other student organizations this semester.
How and why did you get
involved in being a tutor?
Before starting at the
Math and Science Tutoring Center, I tutored for Ms. Tighe and Dr. Nanes during
their office hours in CASTLE, after a question posed during one of their office
hours turned into a regular job. I'd tutored a bit in high school and found it
to be really rewarding, and wanted to continue in college. This semester, my
roommate applied to the Math and Science Tutoring Center and encouraged me to
do so as well, and I was excited to bring my skills to the Center
What is your favorite
thing about being a tutor?
For me, being a tutor
is really rewarding, and the best part is when a student comes in a bit shaky
on the topic and something you say makes something click for them. Knowing that
I had a part to play in that moment makes me feel as though I made a difference
and helped them better succeed in that class.
Why should students
utilize the tutoring?
For one, it's a free
and readily available resource; we're open Mondays through Thursdays 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Fridays 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For another, it will definitely increase your
understanding of the topic, even if you're fairly solid on it. If you're not
too confident about a certain topic, or don't fully understand it, we'll point
you in the right direction and help you master it. Tutors can also give you
advice on how best to prepare for quizzes and exams, and helpful tips to
succeed in the class in general. The Math and Science Tutoring Center can also
get pretty packed, so often students in the same class will get the chance to
form groups and meet one another.
What advice would you
give students about how to prepare for a tutoring session?
Generally the people who
get the most out of a tutoring session are those who come with specific
questions or specific topics they'd like to work on, so I would suggest looking
through your notes and your assigned problems and figure out what you're
struggling with, whether it's a certain topic or just a few problems that
aren't clicking. However, either way we will definitely work with you to
increase your understanding of the topic and figure out what it is you need to
work on!
When and where can
someone work with you through the Learning Resources Center?
My hours are 11-1 on
Mondays and Wednesdays, 3-4 on Tuesdays. I tutor
MATH 104, 106, 150, 155, 151, 152, and 251, STAT 121 as well as CMSC 201 and
CMSC 203. The LRC has the hours of each tutor online, as well as the subject
they teach, so if you can't make those hours or are looking for a specific
tutor or subject, that's a great way to find people who are available! The LRC
is located towards the front of the library on the first floor, on the far
right past the RLC.
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Commercializing Your Research
Wendy Martin discusses patents, intellectual property, &more
Wednesday, October 10, 2018
12-12:50pm
101 Sondheim
I Think I Have Developed Something With Commercial Potential,
What Do I Do Now?
Wendy Martin, Director, Office of Technology Development will discuss inventing, patents, intellectual property, transfer technologies, copyrights, and more!
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Researcher of the Week: Ben Hyatt
"The time is now to start summer research plans"
Ben Hyatt is a mathematics major with minors in physics and philosophy, who will graduate in 2021. He is also a Honors College scholar.
Title of your research project:
Characterizing and Navigating Small Bodies with Imaging Data
Describe your project:
My project focused on the analysis of a variety of bodies in our solar system – including moons, asteroids, comets, and even entire planets – using an aggregate of image and altimetry data taken from a multitude of spacecraft on several NASA missions and one JAXA mission. The goal in doing so was to create highly accurate shape models of the bodies, allowing scientists to theorize about the geological development of the bodies, and/or to aid future navigational tasks when coming in contact with the bodies’ surfaces.
Who is your mentor for your project?
My mentor is Dr. Carolyn M. Ernst, a Planetary Scientist in the Space Exploration Sector (SES) at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) in Fulton, MD.
How did you find your mentor? Why did you choose them?
I first met my mentor as a high school student, applying through APL’s “ASPIRE” program. Funnily enough, my mentor was not the scientist who first interviewed me, but somehow, my name and resume ended up on her desk, and she flat-out offered me the position before meeting me. Of course, I accepted, although I barely knew what I would be working on (beyond the general scope of space exploration). After getting to know her and the project, I was excited, and motivated to find a connection between my mentor’s experience in planetary science and my passion for applied mathematics. Quite luckily, things worked out in that respect.
How did you become interested in this project?
I have always bought into the idea that space is the final frontier, and that the next several generations of mankind will continue to make heavy strides in support of space travel. While there are many factors that go into making such a quest a reality, I was confident that with my plans to study math and physics, I could somehow make a relevant impact. This project was not the angle I first envisioned entering the industry, specifically because the study of rocky bodies’ topography can be most easily appreciated from a geo-physical perspective, not an abstract mathematical one. Nevertheless, over the past two years with my mentor, I have become more aware of the math at work in the background (embedded in copious amounts of code), and discovering this relevancy more than kept my interest.
What has been the hardest part about your research/what was the most unexpected thing about being a researcher?
The sheer amount of tracking, organization, and reiteration of data is by far the biggest paradigm shift that I went through. Specifically, I would often work through lists of thousands of images of the bodies, both to assess image quality/content and to figure out the next steps in their processing. There is a big jump both in effort and complexity between the clichéd three trials in an experiment-based class and the real-life truck-load of data that is acquired over the course of a mission in space. However, I found it beneficial to engage in the routine analytical tasks; it is great practice to take advantage of a massive quantity of data by looking for patterns and deviations from the norm. Of course, I would wager that this principle applies in more areas than just data analysis.
What has been the most rewarding part?
Beyond the fact that I got way closer to actual space exploration missions than I ever dreamt of, the biggest reward of my work was succeeding with the challenge of applying my work to my area of study. I think that you have to be fairly lucky to get a job or internship that precisely lines up with your research interests, so whatever you end up doing, finding some connection is important. In my case, by having long and detailed conversations with my mentor (communication is crucial), we found mutually beneficial tasks that assisted her goals in planetary science and mine in applied mathematics. Most recently, I have been reading through abstracts that describe the linear algebra and calculus that is going on behind the scenes whilst I do analysis from the planetary science perspective. It is incredibly refreshing to be able to appreciate my work on multiple levels.
How will you disseminate your research?
On two previous occasions, I have given presentations to other interns and coworkers at APL about my research. In addition, after their completion, the projects that I have worked on will be presented at various conferences in the space community over the next few years, and my name will be listed on the abstracts as a contributor to the studies. Some of the first projects that I worked on that have since been concluded have been published in various journals. I hope to continue to tell people about my work, and as I continue to do more research, I am interested in participating in URCAD as well!
What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
It’s never the wrong time to apply! Many of the scientists that I worked for at APL always dreaded the end of the summer season, when the majority of the interns would predictably return back to their college routines. So clearly, I’d say that if you can fit the time into your schedule, there will be good job availability in many fields during the Fall through Spring timespan. On the flipside, it’s always great to start thinking about next summer early: this is when most other college students will be aiming to find their next opportunities.
What are your career goals?
Once I graduate from UMBC, I am looking to immediately begin working towards a Ph.D. in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics. I would like to diversify my research before graduating though, so that I can have a clearer picture about what exactly I want to research. I am considering looking for future employment with NASA, because my exposure to the industry has been positive, but I am also interested in seeing what other opportunities are available. Mathematics has a deceivingly broad range of applications, and I’ve only uncovered a small fraction of them so far.
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Goldwater Scholarship Information Session
Friday, 10/12 at noon
Join us for an information session to learn more about the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship!
Friday, October 12, 2018
12-12:50pm
003 Sherman, B-wing
The Goldwater Scholarship is granted to college students who intend to pursue careers in the following fields: science, mathematics, and engineering. The applicants are evaluated based upon their field of study, career objectives, and the potential and dedication for the applicant to make a significant contribution to their field. Awards up to 300 – $7,500 scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who are pursuing research careers in mathematics, natural sciences, or engineering.
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 2018-2019 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.
See: https://goldwater.scholarsapply.org
If you are interested in this scholarship but cannot attend the meeting, please email Dr. April Householder at aprilh@umbc.edu.
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The Passing of Darlene Houck
With sadness we share with you that Darlene Houck, retired Administrative Assistant at the AOK Library and Gallery, passed away on September 26th, 2018.
Darlene Houck first worked as a temporary office secretary for the Library in 1984. Her accuracy and prodigious output earned her a permanent position. She was always willing to learn something new. Over the years she took on acquisitions and cataloging work as well as numerous projects and other responsibilities for the Library Technical Services Department. She retired in 2016 with over 30 years of service.
She is survived by her husband Michael Houck, and sons Andrew and MJ Houck. A celebration will be held in her honor:
Date: Sunday, Oct 21 from 1pm - 4pm
Location: Arbutus Town Hall 1349 Stevens Avenue Arbutus, MD 21227
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