Spotlight! Guest Instructor Workshop Series - SP21 lineup Hosted by the AOK Library & Gallery The Spotlight! Guest Instructor Workshops are open to all (UMBC and the general public).

Nicole Telfer: Ethnic-racial Socialization Practices, Gender, and Academic Achievement Among High School Students
Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2021 (12pm)
Description: Parents of color, specifically, engage in ethnic-racial socialization (ERS) practices to increase youth's self-esteem, as well as protect them from racial bias and discrimination. Studies have found that ERS practices have implications for youths' academic achievement outcomes, and these outcomes may also vary by gender. In this presentation, Nicole Telfer will talk about a study done under the supervision of Dr. Nicole Else-Quest that examined the relationship between ERS practices and academic achievement with gender as a moderating variable.
Register: Online 


Jodi Kelber-Kaye and April Householder: Baltimore’s Radical Feminists: Community Empowerment and Urban Communes in the 1970s
Date: Friday, March 5th, 2021 (12pm)
Description: In the early 1970s, some young female academics moved to Baltimore to teach and to organize what they hoped would be the socialist feminist revolution, in addition to other revolutions they planned to inspire. In the city, they found peace activists, feminist therapists, students and young wives eager to connect with women in the varied activities of second-wave feminism. Many of these newcomers gravitated to the cheap rents in the neighborhoods of Charles Village and Waverly, where they established institutions of a vibrant counter-culture: urban communes and collectives, women’s therapy groups, a feminist bookstore, a child-care center, a people’s free medical clinic, a food co-op, a coffee house, and Women: A Journal of Liberation, a national radical feminist publication which flourished for the next fourteen years. These radical and socialist feminists created a local community that was revolutionary then and many of those women remain politically active in Baltimore today. This lecture will explore neighborhood and community histories and examine the unique radical feminist collectives, communes and organizations in Charles Village and Waverly in the 1970s and the historic attempts made by these activists at creating a living model for social change. Given the deeply embedded structural inequalities of today’s Baltimore, we contemplate how these histories are reflected in a vibrant city capable of building radical and intersectional social movements and a collective consciousness based on the concept of equity.
Register: Online

Tagide deCarvalho: Get Excited by Fluorescence Microscopy
Date: Monday, March 29, 2021 (12pm)
Description: Fluorescence is a phenomenon whereby certain substances “glow” when absorbing light energy. A vast array of fluorescent molecules are used in the life sciences to visualize microscopic structures. Learn the physics behind fluorescence microscopy and how this dazzling technique is used for biological research and to produce artful images.  
Register: Online


Melissa Penley Cormier: Photography as Evidence and Excuse
Date: Friday, April 23, 2021 (12pm)
Description:  This artist talk will center around photography as evidence and scientific data -- and how the act and process of photography is an excuse to look at, study deeply, and devote time to subjects. Using examples from Special Collections as well as images of her recent works, Melissa Penely Cormier will discuss how art and science inform and inspire each other in her own work as well as others'.
Register: Online 
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CCBC's 6th Annual Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning Conference will be held virtually this March. It features two keynotes, workshops, presentations, and a pre-conference CRTL Train-the-Trainer Institute.

Please see the flyer or their website for details.
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Senator Ben Cardin and Staff are inviting participants from Maryland colleges to hear an important message about American Democracy and join the Senator in a substantive discussion.


Join U.S. Senator Ben Cardin for a virtual town hall on Webex. The State Of Our Democracy: An Overview of Priorities of the 117th Congress and the Biden Administration will take place on Friday, February 5th from 2:00 - 3:00 pm. Register here.



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Social Science Faculty: please consider joining in these important conversations about research at UMBC.

Please join Karl Steiner, UMBC's Vice President for Research, for a virtual lunch series to discuss UMBC’s Research and Creative Achievements (RCA).  All questions and RCA topics are welcome, but we anticipate that some of the dialog will address individual challenges faced in conducting RCA activities during the pandemic. 

All members of our UMBC community are invited to join in on these recurring virtual lunches that are scheduled from 12:00 to 1:00 pm on alternating Fridays via this Webex link on February 5 & 19; March 5 & 19; April 2, 16 & 30; and May 14. 

There are no RSVPs required; just drop in and join us – starting this Friday, February 5 at noon.  Follow the OVPR myUMBC group for information on upcoming events and opportunities.  

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Humanities Faculty: please consider joining in these important conversations about research at UMBC

Please join Karl Steiner, UMBC's Vice President for Research, for a virtual lunch series to discuss UMBC’s Research and Creative Achievements (RCA).  All questions and RCA topics are welcome, but we anticipate that some of the dialog will address individual challenges faced in conducting RCA activities during the pandemic. 

All members of our UMBC community are invited to join in on these recurring virtual lunches that are scheduled from 12:00 to 1:00 pm on alternating Fridays via this Webex link on February 5 & 19; March 5 & 19; April 2, 16 & 30; and May 14. 

There are no RSVPs required; just drop in and join us – starting this Friday, February 5 at noon.

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The webinar will open with a short talk by Editorial Board member, Dr. Ryuko Kubota, University of British Columbia, Canada, about the contributions of the journal to the broad field of critical applied linguistics. 

Dr. Kubota is a Professor in the Department of Language and Literacy Education at University of British Columbia, where she teaches applied linguistics and teacher education. Her research draws on critical approaches to language education, focusing on race, gender, culture, and language ideologies. She is the Media Review Editor and a member of the Editorial Advisory Board of Critical Inquiry in Language Studies. She has also served as the President (2012-2014) and the Executive Officer for Special Programs (2014-present) of the International Society for Language Studies (ISLS). 

Following the talk, the Co-Editors will discuss the aims and scope of the journal as well as tips and suggestions for authors.  

Considering the international scope of the journal, we welcome participants from all contexts and global locations (some time zones for the webinar are listed below).  

February 18, 2021 (Thursday): 4:30 pm PST; 7:30 pm EST; *8:30 am HKT; *11:30 am AEDT (*denotes Friday Feb 19) 

Zoom Link:  https://eduhk.zoom.us/j/95613950895?pwd=VHpIcWhGUlE0clhNUTMwSGk2aGNZUT09

Meeting ID: 956 1395 0895

Passcode: 386033


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Good morning,


SNAP/Food Stamps Legal Help Hotline: The Homeless Persons Representation Project (HPRP) has launched a hotline to provide free legal help for Maryland families in order to get and keep their SNAP benefits. HPRP has created flyers in English and Spanish with more information.

 

Fuel Fund: For those who need help with their energy bills and have already used OHEP or are over income for OHEP, Fuel Fund may be another option. The Fuel Fund of Maryland assists income eligible BGE customers with paying their utility bills after they complete OHEP (the person has received receipt of grants or has been denied for over income). They have recently instituted some new rules that impact process and eligibility to effectively respond to the pandemic.

 

1.      Waived the need for a turn off notice through 6/30/2021.

2.      Waived the need for seniors (age 60+) to complete OHEP before getting assistance from the Fuel Fund of Maryland through       

          6/30/2021. They will mail the consumer an OHEP application as needed.

 


Bulk Fuel Assistance: The Fuel Fund of Maryland helps with bulk fuel assistance for the entire state, see the attachment. For more information about the Fuel Fund or to apply for help, visit their website to fill out an application or call 410-235-9080 for assistance.

 

Saving Money on Energy Costs: The Department of Energy has information on how to save money on energy costs in your home.  Many of the strategies are free, while others might be inexpensive actions you can take to maximize savings during the winter months.

 

Weatherization: The Maryland Department of Housing andCommunity Development offers programs that provide homeowners of all income levels with resources to improve their home’s energy efficiency. Their programs can help with insulation, hot water system improvements, furnace repair or replacement, renewable energy systems, and other health and safety enhancement. Click here to check out all of their weatherization programs. 

 

Energy Assistance Toolkit: The Office of People's Counsel has created an energy assistance toolkit to help Maryland households facing utility turn-off notices keep their power on. This toolkit includes videos on how to fill out the Office of Home Energy Programs application, application forms, and resource guides. 

 

Cold Weather Shelter: During the cold winter months many counties open up extra shelter space based on temperatures. For up-to-date information about sheltering and warming locations in your area you can call 211MD by dialing 2-1-1 or 800-492-0618.  

 

Check out our website for other resources.

 

-Be well.


Brandi Nieland, LCSW
Director of Consumer Assistance
Maryland Office of People's Counsel
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The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition First  Place Winner!!!...


...In association with  GEARS, Fall 3MT - January 28, 2021)...


...is Jahir Antonio Batista Andrade !!!


Congratulations!!

We are very pleased to announce the winner of the Three Minute Thesis Competition at UMBC.   Please congratulate your fellow graduate student when you have time.

3-Minute Thesis
First Place Winner:  Jahir Antonio Batista Andrade

Title: Environmental Forensic Tools to Detect Leaking Sewers

Description: Leaky sewers are a potential source of contamination in urban streams. These leaks can introduce raw and untreated wastewater into the aquatic environment, leading to potential human and ecological health concerns, such as antibiotic resistance and endocrine disruption. Here, we present an alternative and innovative solution to identify and locate leaking sewers in urban areas through (1) characterization of the fluorescence “fingerprint” of the dissolved organic matter (DOM) with excitation emission matrix parallel factor analysis (EEM-PARAFAC) and (2) analysis of a wide variety of contaminants of emerging concern (CECs). The outcomes presented in this project can be used as an alternative tools to identify and locate leaking sewers in urban areas, not only in Baltimore City, but also in other cities around the world.

Department: Environmental Engineering


Program: Environmental Engineering (Ph.D.)

Previous Graduate Study:
2017, M.S. Technological and Environmental Chemistry, Federal University of Rio Grande, Brazil

2012, B.S. Industrial Chemistry, University of Panama


What are some of the benefits of being part of the graduate community at UMBC?
"Graduate community at UMBC is diverse and supportive. I like the fact that UMBC has different student associations which allow you to learn about other cultures and countries." - Jahir


On behave of Aniket, everyone involved in GEARS and the GSA, we once again congratulate you Jahir and all of our wonderful contestants! 

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“How not to use your data like a racist” will take place Thursday, February 18 from 11:00-11:45 am (Eastern Time Zone). This session is open to anyone who wishes to join, regardless of whether or not you are registered for Data on Purpose.

Heather Krause, founder of Datassist and We All Count, will lead this discussion, where we will explore how to effectively incorporate ethics and equity into data products, knowledge tools, and data analysis. The session will provide you with several shocking real-world examples of mistakes made by organizations using data which led to biased outcomes, and a seven-step framework for identifying inequity and hidden bias in the data product lifecycle. As interest in equity in data grows, this framework provides actionable steps for making changes in the way you and your team use data.

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