CNMS Study Hall in TLC (UC 115) will be CLOSED for a private event today beginning at 2:45PM in order for PMED Advising to host this suture workshop. We will resume with regular study hall hours (and practice exam/study guide pick up) tomorrow (4/23) at 1PM. 

In the meantime, the PMED Advising Office is hosting Dr. Jacob Wynes, Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Associate Professor of Orthopedics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine for a Suture Clinic and Podiatry Presentation today in TLC (UC 115) from 3-4:30PM. Sign up and view the original post HERE. 

The 2026 UMBC Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey was launched! Information gathered from the survey will be used to inform our ongoing education, prevention, and response work, and is an important component in campus-wide efforts to stop, prevent, and remedy the effects of sexual misconduct at UMBC.

All students who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of five $100
UMBC Bookstore gift cards.

You can access the online survey here. The survey will be open from Wednesday,
April 15 until Thursday, April 30, and will take about 15-25 minutes to complete.

This survey is anonymous and confidential. After completing the UMBC Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey, you will be prompted to enter your name and email address in a separate voluntary survey to enter for a chance to win one of the gift cards.

Content note: This survey asks some questions about personal experiences with sexual and
interpersonal violence. Some of the language used in this survey is explicit and direct and
may be triggering or uncomfortable for some participants. Information on how to get help, if you need it, appears before and after the survey and is available on the ECR website.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

The 2026 UMBC Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey was launched! Information gathered from the survey will be used to inform our ongoing education, prevention, and response work, and is an important component in campus-wide efforts to stop, prevent, and remedy the effects of sexual misconduct at UMBC.

All students who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing to win one of five $100
UMBC Bookstore gift cards.

You can access the online survey here. The survey will be open from Wednesday,
April 15 until Thursday, April 30, and will take about 15-25 minutes to complete.

This survey is anonymous and confidential. After completing the UMBC Sexual Misconduct Campus Climate Survey, you will be prompted to enter your name and email address in a separate voluntary survey to enter for a chance to win one of the gift cards.

Content note: This survey asks some questions about personal experiences with sexual and
interpersonal violence. Some of the language used in this survey is explicit and direct and
may be triggering or uncomfortable for some participants. Information on how to get help, if you need it, appears before and after the survey and is available on the ECR website.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Daniel da Silva (671/UMBC) as Co-I is part of the team led by PI Gina DiBraccio (NASA) working on the recently funded proposal “Mars L1 Space Weather Monitor Mission Concept,” which was selected for the NASA Goddard Internal Research and Development (IRAD) program. This proposal will receive funding for 12 months. Other team members include Michael Kirk, Chris Bard, Giuseppe Cataldo, Ben Cervantes (all with NASA); Christina Lee (UC Berkeley), Raphael Attie (NASA/GMU), and Phil Chamberlin (CU LASP).

The goal is a Mars L1 mission concept to be implemented into the Moon-to-Mars effort, and to provide a radiation warning and forecasting system for astronauts, maximizing science while prioritizing risk reduction for explorers. The efforts “will prioritize essential observations, define optimal instrument suites, and quantify what information must be measured at Mars versus what can be inferred from Earth using archival data.” This IRAD was developed with a two-phase strategy: the first phase involves the Digital Explorer Mission (DEM) Pathfinder, and the second phase investigates a Mission Design Lab (MDL) Run, to develop a concept for a Mars L1 observatory, based on findings from the DEM Pathfinder.

“The project advances a truly innovative concept by applying the Digital Explorer Mission framework, an entirely new class of computationally driven missions, toward Mars L1 mission design. By doing so, the effort reduces mission risk and cost while pioneering a digital-physical hybrid mission approach that has never been implemented at Goddard.”

Are you interested in building a global career, expanding your leadership skills, and connecting with professionals in international business?

The World Trade Center Institute’s Albrecht Fellowship for College Students is an incredible opportunity to gain hands-on experience, participate in site visits to global organizations, and build a powerful professional network.

✨ Even better: UMBC will fund up to three selected students, covering the program cost- so we strongly encourage you to apply!

Program Highlights:
Skill-building workshops with industry experts
Site visits to leading global businesses
Networking with international professionals
Real-world business and leadership experience

Application Deadlines (Apply Early!)
Priority Deadline: April 25, 2026
→ Apply by this date for priority consideration and early access to scholarships
Final Deadline: June 6, 2026
If you need additional time for your application materials, you can still apply by the priority deadline (April 25) and submit your letters of recommendation separately via email until May 1, 2026 at Fellowships@WTCI.org. The standard deadline also gives you additional time to apply if needed.

📣 ALSO, attend tomorrow's presentation on International Career Pathways. Hosted by Global Studies at UMBC
Global Career Conversations featuring Eddie Resende, CEO of the World Trade Center Institute
Thursday, April 23, 2026, 4:00–5:15 PM, UC 310

Have you ever considered pursuing an international career? Join the CEO of the largest network of globally minded businesses in the Mid-Atlantic for a conversation about global careers and how opportunities like this fellowship can shape your future.

The World Trade Center Institute’s Albrecht Fellowship is a prestigious program (only ~30 fellows selected annually), so we strongly encourage you to apply as soon as able to maximize your chances and take advantage of UMBC’s funding support.

👉 Apply here: https://wtci.org/programs/apply-for-a-fellowship/#1727803935491-e9d29c85-14dc

If you’re motivated, curious about global careers, and ready to grow as a leader, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss.

Come see us in ITE 104 for the Opening Session, and then ITE 229, 231, 233, 237 and 239 to see some amazing presentations by CWIT Scholars & Affiliates! 

Prize Raffle in ITE 104 after the event!

Join us at OGSL for Circle Up for Community: OGSL Conversations—a space for graduate students to pause, reflect, and connect through guided conversation.

We’re using a restorative circle format where you can share your experiences, listen to others, and engage in meaningful dialogue around graduate life, stress, and support. There’s no pressure to speak—participate in whatever way feels right for you.

And yes—food is here now from The Halal Guys.

Come through, grab a plate, and be part of a welcoming, non-judgmental space centered on connection, care, and community.

Join us at OGSL for Circle Up for Community: OGSL Conversations—a space for graduate students to pause, reflect, and connect through guided conversation.

We’re using a restorative circle format where you can share your experiences, listen to others, and engage in meaningful dialogue around graduate life, stress, and support. There’s no pressure to speak—participate in whatever way feels right for you.

And yes—food is here now from The Halal Guys.

Come through, grab a plate, and be part of a welcoming, non-judgmental space centered on connection, care, and community.

Hey Retrievers and Happy Wednesday!

Today's meeting will be on "Under the Hood of `apt`: How Debian Handles Your Software." by me!
This is a comprehensive introduction to packages and package managers as a whole, but I chose to look at Debian to best explain things.

As usual, the meeting will be held in Sherman 103 at 7:15PM

Elections
As stated previously, elections are being held next meeting (Wednesday April 29th)

All positions can be run for. Please fill out the interest form if you would like to run for a position: https://forms.gle/9btFsoSCkbG5SpiM9
If you would like to run, expect to give a short presentation on election day.
Incumbent board members will be running for all positions except Treasurer.

Congratulations to all of our Academic Success Center Peer Educators who are presenting today at URCAD. We are all so incredibly proud of you and are always amazed and inspired by your work in and out of the center.

Please consider attending a session below from our brilliant students!

Celine Anong, Kaila Hoskins, Madeine Rippin, Hallel Dereb | Women in Computing: Understanding Needs, Attitudes, and Obstacles in Recife, Brazil | Carolyn Seaman | Information Systems | RAC 230 | 1:55-2:10 

De'Onna Battle | Role of CD68+ Monocyte-Derived Macrophages in Regulating Adipose Tissue Growth During Diet-Induced Obesity | Diana Elizondo | Biological Sciences |RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #17

Shrikant Bhatnagar | UMBC AIAA DBF and SUAS Aircrafts | Joseph Washington | Mechanical Engineering | Special Exhibit, RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor

Michael Duffy and Christian Price-Burnett | Voyages: Chapter Seven | Nigel Semaj | Theatre | Special Exhibit, RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor

Isabel Kendall | Missionary Position: Power and Cultural Mediation Through the Lens of 16th-Century Missionaries and Postwar Sex Workers | Julie Oakes | History | Special Exhibit, RAC Upper Track, 1st Floor

Gabriel Kengni, Jr. | Comparative Study of Genome Packaging Mechanisms in HIV-1 and MoMuLV: Dimerization, Cap Sequestration, and RNA Fate | Michael Summers | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | RAC 050 | 2:35-2:50

Hira Khan | Female Choice for Body Size in Rainbow Darters (Etheostoma Caeruleum) | Tamra Mendelson | Biological Sciences | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #40

Precious Nwanna | Beyond the Gate: A Guide to Reentry Reform in Urban America | Elaine Macdougall | Political Science, English | Film Presentation, 10-10:20, RAC Track (First Floor) 

Talia Raysor | Art, Faith, and Healing in the Middle Ages | Kimberly Anderson | Visual Arts | RAC 106 | 10:40-10:55

Aya Saeid | Understanding the Arab Patient's Healthcare Experiences in The United States | Robert Anderson | Interdisciplinary Studies | RAC 106 | 2:15-2:30

Amir Walton-Irvin | Analysis of FMRI Data to Characterize Brain Connectivity Across Socioeconomic and Racial Backgrounds | Tulay Adali | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering | RAC 230 | 11:20-11:35 

Please visit the orginal post: https://my3.my.umbc.edu/groups/vpsa/posts/158468

For the full schedule visit: urcad.umbc.edu