Please join us to talk with Tanyka M. Barber, UMBC Vice President for Institutional Equity and Chief Diversity Officer. The event is on Wednesday, December 4th from 12 - 1 pm at the PUP 203! Food and refreshments will be provided!
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Hey CyberDawgs!
Our weekly club meetings continue tonight, from 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM in ILSB 118. You can also join us virtually on Webex: https://umbc.webex.com/meet/CyberDawgs. Everyone is invited to attend!
Tonight will be our much-anticipated FireTalks meeting! You will have the chance to hear from not just one speaker on one topic, BUT five, count 'em, five speakers on five topics. The topics include:
* Rooting A Cheap Amazon Smart Drive
* Three States of Fear, Game AI
* Ghidra-Fu : The Art of Demystifying Decompilers
* Sexism in Data Science (Specifically Within Research Topics and Participants)
and
* Reporting Malicious Websites
To make things interesting, we will have a panel of judges ranking each topic, and we will be awarding the presenter of the highest-rated topic with a prize!
We look forward to seeing you all again tonight!
As a reminder, this week's submissions for the CyberPaws CTF challenge will close at the start of tonight's meeting. Remember to submit your flag! Also, if you would like a hint, you can DM a board member to receive one.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact me. Finally, as always, **Don't Do Crime. **
Respectfully,
Izzy
CyberDawgs Vice President
]]>Name: Sheila Muli
Pronouns: She/Her
Semester of Internship: Summer 2024
Major: Political Science
Current Class Level: Senior
This semester I completed a(n): Internship
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): Morgan Stanley
Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, MD
Title of Position: Operations Analyst
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:
As an operations analyst on the cash equity team, I began by shadowing various departments within operations, including cash equity. Day-to-day, I attended networking events and collaborated with my intern team on an automation project using Alteryx and PowerBI to streamline the manual filtering of cash equity's daily fails file. I also worked independently on a data visualization project for the cash equity team, helping to identify trends for mitigation and providing higher management with historical insights. Additionally, I scheduled coffee chats with executive directors, vice presidents, and managing directors to explore different career paths within the organization.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I first learned about the opportunity through signs around campus and attended a UMBC Connects event with Morgan Stanley in Fall 2023. At the event, I met members of Morgan Stanley's HR team, who reviewed my resume and provided feedback. Later, I attended a UMBC-hosted bus trip to Morgan Stanley, where I reconnected with the HR team. The application process included an online HireVue interview and a Superday interview. I submitted my application in September 2023 and received the offer in November 2023 for the Summer 2024 program.
What resources did you use to find your current experience?
UMBC Career Center, Networking events (UMBC Connects, Info Sessions, Arts With a Purpose, etc.).
What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?
I enjoyed contributing meaningfully to the firm through an automation project that saved countless hours. Morgan Stanley fosters an inclusive and authentic culture while emphasizing community involvement, making it a rewarding and supportive environment.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
As a political science major in a finance institution, I brought a unique perspective to my intern group project, focusing on the bigger picture and amplifying team collaboration. My initiative to identify and address gaps in data visualization for the Cash Equity team created a lasting impact, improving processes and providing valuable insights for leadership.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
Networking is essential—maintain your connections and attend UMBC events. Be authentic in your pursuits, as opportunities that align with your true self will lead to growth and success.
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center:
"My summer at Morgan Stanley was a unique experience that allowed me to contribute to impactful projects and connect with professionals at all levels. I'm grateful for UMBC's resources and events like UMBC Connects, which helped me discover and secure this opportunity."
