The Department of Psychology is pleased to announce that Huiguang Ren successfully passed his dissertation defense on April 5^th 2024.

Huiguang’s dissertation title was “Antecedents and outcomes of parental socialization in response to different stressors in families of Chinese background: multi-sample and mixed-methods approaches.”

Thanks to Huiguang’s committee members:

Chair:

Charissa Cheah, UMBC Department of Psychology

Committee Members:

Susan Sonnenschein, UMBC Department of Psychology

Karrie Godwin, UMBC Department of Psychology

Linda Juang, University of Potsdam, Germany

Stephen Chen, Wellesley College Department of Psychology

On this episode, Dr. Anson speaks with Dr. Jason Loviglio, Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Media and Communication Studies at UMBC. Dr. Loviglio is the co-editor of The Routledge Companion to Radio and Podcasting Studies, and recently published a piece about podcasting entitled “From Radio to Podcasting: Intimacy and Massification” that echoes many of the themes in our discussion. Dr. Loviglio is also co-editor of Radio Journal: International Studies in Broadcast and Audio Media, among many other professional activities related to audio media. He is also a board member at Wide Angle Youth Media, non-profit organization that provides Baltimore youth with media education to tell their own stories and become engaged with their communities.

On this Campus Connection, we hear about a recent book from UMBC Media and Communication Studies Associate Professor Elizabeth Patton. Dr. Patton’s book is entitled Easy Living: The Rise of the Home Office, and explains key recent trends in work and society–both with great relevance to the rise of podcasting!

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Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship.  Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, our director is Dr. Christine Mallinson, our associate director is Dr. Felipe Filomeno, and our production intern is Jean Kim.   Our theme music was composed and recorded by D'Juan Moreland.  Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance.  Make sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.

Upcoming Trainings from HRSTM:

Change: Turning Uncertainty into Opportunity

There are three ways to engage in this training: 

3-Part Program for Managers & Leaders (6 hr. overall program, attend all sessions)

• Session 1: May 13, 2024 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Navigating Change
• Session 2: May 16, 2024 9:00-11:00 a.m. - Leading Change Part 1
• Session 3: May 16, 2024 1:00-3:00 p.m. - Leading Change Part 2
• Register here

Change Conversations - For Individual Contributors & Leaders (2 hr. programs, attend one)

• Monday, April 29th
• Session 1: 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
• Session 2: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Thursday, May 9th:
• Session 3: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• Monday, May 13th:
• Session 4: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
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Change Book Discussion (1 hr/week, 5 weeks)

• Tuesdays 2 - 3 PM via Webex from May 7 - June 4
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Click here for more information on all sessions.

Calling all Leaders! UMBC's LEAP Academy 

UMBC's LEAP Academy is a 5-month leadership development experience designed to provide the critical professional competencies and people skills that new people managers need to be effective at leading others and teams. This program is also appropriate for existing supervisors who need a tune-up on today's critical foundational managerial competencies to better support their team. 

This cohort-style program (3 separate 20-person cohorts) will be delivered in a hybrid format with live in-person instructional sessions and virtual team coaching sessions. Participants will also receive an All-Access Pass to FranklinCovey's Impact Portal where they will have access to additional resources. 

Applications for the cohort are due June 14. The program will kick off on August 19, 2024 and continue through the fall semester. Click here for more information and a program overview.

HRSTM Week is almost here! Have you registered for any sessions yet?

Human Resources & Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM)  invites all staff & faculty to join us to explore and connect with the HRSTM units and learn more about the services and resources available to help your professional growth and personal well-being!

Help us kick off the week and join us for our open house: Meet us at the boardwalk! Come explore our boardwalk-themed event and learn more about our units, meet HRSTM staff, and enjoy games, snacks, and prizes! Then on Tuesday, visit us at the RAC for our Community Wellness Day featuring a wide variety of wellness services and events. 

Check out the HRSTM website for more information and to register for events.

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