Project Leader: Dr. Kyung-Eun Yoon, Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication (MLLI)
This CoLab project invites students to participate in a community-engaged research initiative documenting the history of Korean Americans in the Baltimore region in collaboration with the Howard County Historical Society (HCHS). Founded in 1958, HCHS serves as the primary institution dedicated to collecting and preserving historical records and artifacts related to the history of Howard County. While the Korean population in the area is substantial and plays a significant role in its multicultural landscape, HCHS currently has no well-established archive or collection representing their presence, contributions, and stories.
Working closely with the faculty project leader and HCHS staff, students will collaboratively produce historically grounded narratives for a general audience and contribute to an initial searchable inventory within HCHS's collection database. The team will conduct hands-on archival and historical research using curated sources that trace Korean American life in the region through the early 2000s, some of which are written in Korean.
The project provides students with practical experience in archival research, public humanities, and community collaboration while contributing to the long-term preservation of local history.
Recommended skills, abilities, and interests for applicants:
Student members of the interdisciplinary team should share the following traits: intellectual curiosity, solid research skills, interest in archival research, strong written and oral communication skills, interest in regional history (including Korean immigration history), ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a willingness to lead sections of the project.
Additionally, we are looking for one or more students with the following skills and interests: data-related skills, including experience with or interest in learning research databases and archival software (such as PastPerfect); competence in Korean to support translation and summary writing (and possibly to talk to community members who may be more comfortable using Korean).
QSI is pleased to announce that we will co-Host the Workshop on Natural and Engineered Complex Quantum Systems, to be held on May 26–27, 2026 at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).
This two-day in-person workshop (~40 participants) brings together researchers from quantum information science, quantum chemistry, and quantum thermodynamics to explore the interplay between energetics and information processing in complex molecular systems — from the thermodynamic stability of molecular qubits to quantum simulation of thermodynamic systems.
We kindly ask that you share this announcement with your colleagues, friends, or anyone who might be interested in the interface of quantum information, molecular science and thermodynamics.
Confirmed Invited Speakers:
Topics include: equilibrium and non-equilibrium quantum thermodynamics; quantum correlations in molecular systems, quantum information scrambling, heat dissipation in molecular systems, molecular qubits, and more.
Call for Contributions: We invite abstract submissions for contributed talks and poster presentations. Early-career researchers (graduate students and postdocs) are especially encouraged to apply — travel support and awards for outstanding contributions are available thanks to DOE funding.
Registration is free (supported by the DOE Office of Science).
Website and registration info: https://complex-quantum-systems-research-group.github.io/workshop2026/
Physics Building, Room 101 — UMBC, Baltimore, MD | ~15 min from BWI Airport
For questions, contact: fanza@umbc.edu
The organizers,
Fabio Anza, Sebastian Deffner and Daniel Suárez-Forero
]]>MSRP webinars are open to all Faculty and Staff, regardless of their retirement plan.
Registration closes 2 hours before the start of the webinar.
"Planning for Taxes in Retirement"
Taxes can be a very confusing and complicated part of the retirement planning process. In this webinar, MSRP will discuss how to manage the impact on taxes in retirement, the basics of how Social Security will be taxed, and what the Maryland Pension Exclusion means for employees!
"Getting to Know EMPOWER: Participant Technology in Action"
Explore the tools, technology, and experiences that help participants make the most of their retirement journey with EMPOWER.
(Presented by Empower, MSRP's Contractor for Plan Administrator)
"Your Pension, Social Security, and MSRP: Retirement Income For Life!"
Wondering how much income one needs in retirement, when to claim Social Security, and how State Pension and MSRP savings fit together? Join MSRP to learn how to estimate benefits from all retirement income sources and plan with confidence.
With Al tools now embedded in professional workflows across industries, recent graduates are figuring out how to work with them in real time. Join us for a candid panel discussion featuring alumni from UBalt, UMBC, and JHU who are navigating this integration firsthand.
Our panelists will share their experiences about how AI is reshaping their day-to-day responsibilities, the skills and mindsets that have helped them adapt, and the challenges and opportunities they've encountered along the way.
Whether you're a faculty member preparing students for the workforce, a graduate student planning your career path, or simply curious about how the next generation is working alongside Al, this session offers practical, real-world insights from those currently living it.