this was a custom gift :(. Pls lmk if you find it, email me, rabiyam1@umbc.edu
Nathan Dayie "completes the circuit" with friend, Raine Gibson at URCAD!
Nathan is a URA, U-RISE, and Meyerhoff Scholar. He will recieve a $100 gift certificate to the UMBC Bookstore!! He presented an oral talk on:
Investigating Neural and Behavioral Correlates Underlying Sensory Integration in Marmosets
Mentor: Guoping Feng, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Abstract:
Atypical sensory processing is a hallmark of neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder, yet the neural and behavioral correlates associated with this deficit remain poorly understood. To investigate the mechanisms underlying sensory integration, we implemented a free-response version of a pulse-based evidence accumulation task in a non-human primate model, marmosets. The task presents sensory information in a sequence of flashes on either side of a screen, while freely moving marmosets choose the side with higher flash probability to receive a reward. We used the task, neural recordings, pose estimation, and computational models to investigate the process of sensory integration. In this study, we propose a multi-modal data alignment pipeline to integrate neural and behavioral data. Each session includes 3D-pose estimation extracted from five cameras, task performance data, and single-unit neural recordings. The pipeline successfully synchronizes neural spiking with task events and video, enabling qualitative insights regarding spike timing correlations with screen flashes and reward delivery. These results validate the pipeline’s utility for uncovering neural correlates underlying sensory integration. Future work will integrate computational models to quantify these correlations. We hope this framework will provide a foundation for studying sensory processing deficits across marmoset models of neurodevelopmental disorders.
Save the date for URCAD 31:
April 28, 2027
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]]>Good Morning everyone!
It’s time to vote for your 2026–2027 E-Board!
Voting begins today and will remain open until Friday, May 1 at 11:59 PM. Reminder: you must have a UMBC email, be a member of the club, and be part of the myUMBC page for your vote to qualify.
For any questions please feel free to email eshah1@umbc.edu or maisak1@umbc.edu
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Pre Med E Board
]]>Hey everyone!
This is a reminder to fill out the form attached here if you are interested in a board position: CWC Position Application
We are looking for the following:
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Secretary
Social Media Manager
If there is an alternative role outside of these positions that you are interested in, please feel free to apply!
]]>this was a custom gift :(. Pls lmk if you find it, email me, rabiyam1@umbc.edu
Private room available in a 2BHK townhouse for a male at Westland Gardens for a 3-month move-in, available from May to August.
Fully furnished 2BHK townhouse:
What you get:
DM for more information: +1-202-937-5716 or email me at IO95979@umbc.edu
]]>Are YOU interested in joining the BMS Eboard? This is your chance to lead, serve, and make an impact.
We're looking for passionate individuals who want to help eliminate harmful narratives surrounding Black men, women, and other underrrepresented groups through community, leadership, and purpose.
Apply by May 2nd using the link attached to be considered!
Positions Available:
Treasure, Secretary, Event Coordinator, Public Relations, Outreach Chair, Media Officer and Fundraising Chair
]]>SJP 𓂆 is looking for new E-board members to join for the 2026-2027 school year. Applications are open to all UMBC undergraduate students and are due April 30th, by 11:59pm! Form is in the link below.
12-1 ITE 231, going to be discussing our next range trip and other topics.
]]>Humanities Forum Lecture with Orianne Smith
Romanticism Bewitched: Witchcraft, Revolution and the Female Demonic
This event is part of the Spring 2026 Humanities Forum
Location
Library and Gallery, Albin O. Kuhn : Gallery
Date & Time
April 27, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm
The Humanities Forum presents Orianne Smith, professor of English at UMBC, who will speak on Romanticism Bewitched: Witchcraft, Revolution and the Female Demonic.
The Romantic-era witch was a remarkably flexible symbol of political and social disorder. The recent seventeenth-century witch hunts had already revealed deep anxieties about the subversive potential of women, and the witches who stalk the pages of Gothic poetry and prose or glare menacingly from works of art by Henry Fuseli and William Blake embody revolutionary anger and the possibility of radical social transformation. Despite the fears surrounding such figures, however, the Romantic period also saw witchcraft open up in conceptually new ways, enabling writers and artists to envision alternative means of interacting in the world that were not predicated on the subordination of women and other marginalized groups. Here, Orianne Smith embarks on an interdisciplinary reimagining of witchcraft, women’s writing, religion, and social reform, providing original insights on the history of witchcraft and its influence on public discourse, literature and art.
Admission is free.
The Humanities Forum is presented by the Dresher Center for the Humanities. This lecture is co-sponsored by the Department of English.
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Continuing our celebration of Autism Awareness Month, we also take this opportunity to highlight and raise awareness for other important health observances that take place throughout April. Every month, we recognize disabilities, chronic illnesses, rare conditions, and other health-related challenges that impact individuals and communities worldwide. In April, we are especially focusing on Autism Awareness Month, Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, World Malaria Day, and World Day for Safety and Health at Work.
Each of these observances serves as a powerful reminder that awareness leads to understanding, understanding leads to action, and action can save lives. By learning more about these conditions and the people they affect, we can help promote early diagnosis, support ongoing research, reduce stigma, and strengthen safety and care practices. Together, we can build a more inclusive, informed, and compassionate community for all.
April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month.
This month is dedicated to raising awareness, honoring the experiences of those living with Parkinson’s disease, and supporting continued education, advocacy, and research. Parkinson’s disease can affect movement, balance, and many aspects of daily life, but awareness and community support can make a meaningful difference. Access to regular medical care, engaging in exercise, and having strong social support is essential for disability symptom management, improved quality of life, and longevity. This month, let’s take time to learn more, share resources, and stand with individuals, families, and caregivers impacted by Parkinson’s disease.
April 25th is World Malaria Day
World Malaria Day is a global initiative dedicated to raising awareness and accelerating efforts to prevent, control, and ultimately eliminate malaria, a life-threatening disease that continues to impact millions of people worldwide, especially in vulnerable communities. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes malaria as a serious, mosquito-borne disease that can be prevented by avoiding mosquito bites.
Observed every year on April 25, this day highlights the urgent need for access to prevention tools, early diagnosis, and effective treatment. It also recognizes the progress made through global partnerships while emphasizing the work still needed to end malaria for good. Since its establishment, World Malaria Day has brought together governments, healthcare professionals, researchers, and communities to drive innovation, funding, and action toward a malaria-free world.
You can take action by:
• Learning and sharing facts about malaria prevention
• Supporting global health organizations and initiatives
• Advocating for increased access to healthcare resources
• Using your voice to raise awareness on social media
Key prevention efforts to know include: using insect repellents such as DEET, wearing long-sleeved clothing, sleeping under insecticide-treated bed nets, and taking antimalarial prescription medication before, during, and after travel in known areas.
Together, we can help reduce the burden of malaria, save lives, and move closer to a healthier, more equitable future for all.
April 28th is World Day for Safety and Health at Work
World Day for Safety and Health at Work is a global observance dedicated to promoting safe, healthy, and supportive working environments for all. It highlights the importance of preventing workplace injuries, illnesses, and hazards while strengthening a culture of safety across every industry.
Observed each year on April 28, this day raises awareness about the need for strong safety standards, proper training, and access to resources that protect workers’ physical and mental well-being.
Around the world, organizations, employers, and workers come together to advocate for safer conditions, share best practices, and recognize the vital role of workplace health in overall quality of life.
At UMBC, this message is especially meaningful because it reflects the people who keep our campus running every single day. To our baristas at our favorite coffee spots, dining hall staff, facilities, cleaning, and maintenance teams, construction workers shaping our spaces, police officers keeping campus safe, and so many others behind the scenes—you are seen, valued, and appreciated. Your work often happens quietly, but its impact is felt everywhere across our community. Thank you for showing up with care, dedication, and resilience each day. We are grateful for all that you do to make UMBC a safer, healthier, and stronger place for everyone.
You can take action by:
• Following and promoting workplace safety guidelines
• Speaking up about hazards or unsafe conditions
• Supporting mental health and well-being at work
• Encouraging training, education, and awareness initiatives