Don't miss the great opportunity to present your work at URCAD! Register at this link by this Friday, March 1.

Explore URCAD Frequently Asked Questions here!

Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day (URCAD) features research, scholarship, and creative work carried out by UMBC undergraduates. Student work is shared through oral presentations, posters, artistic exhibits, performances, and film. Over 300 presenters participate annually. Researchers work with faculty mentors on independent research, or research that is part of the mentor's on-going projects. They are from all disciplines, and can be working on a thesis, capstone project, part of a scholars or honors program, or they can be unaffiliated. This campus-wide celebration of achievement affirms UMBC's commitment to the twin goals of research and a distinctive undergraduate experience.

All current undergraduates who have conducted research, scholarship or creative work in the last year may apply to present their results at URCAD. Mentors, fellow students, friends, family members, high school teachers and students, graduate school recruiters, and the general public are invited to attend.

The PreMedical and PreDental Advising Office intends to host a student panel about clinical experience on Monday, April 15, 3-3:45pm, and we need your help! If you are currently involved in clinical experience and/or shadowing, and you are willing to share about your experiences and tips, please complete this form as soon as possible! 

During the event, you and the other panelists would talk about what you do, how you got started, how the experience has influenced your decision to pursue your future career, tips for other students who are interested in clinical experience, etc. In addition to being helpful to students who are considering getting started in clinical experience, you may also find that it’s great practice for professional school admissions interviews!  

Students from ALL career preparation pathways (medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, and podiatry) are encouraged to apply! If you have any questions, please contact Melissa Huselton at HealthProAdvising@umbc.edu.

Join us on a journey of self-discovery and community connection through:

• Mantra Meditation: Immerse yourself in the soothing power of mantra chanting, fostering deep relaxation and mental clarity.
• Bhakti Yoga Discussion: Engage in enlightening conversations about Bhakti Yoga, exploring the path of devotion and love.
• Bhagavad Gita Study: Delve into the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, uncovering life's profound truths.
• Free Vegetarian Food: Savor delicious, soul-nourishing vegetarian cuisine, prepared with love and care.

For 2024, M.O.S.T. is seeking proposals for two grant programs. Learn more below. 
 

Faculty OER Grant Program
The Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative is seeking proposals for its Faculty OER Grant Program, which supports faculty efforts to increase access, affordability, and achievement for students at Marylands postsecondary institutions through the incorporation of open educational resources (OER) into teaching practice.

Available grants in 2024:

• Adopt/Adapt OER ($1,000 grant + Participation in the Lumen Circles Community of Practice)
• Create/Revise and Publish OER ($2,000 grant + Participation in the Rebus Textbook Success Program)
• OLI STEM Courseware Grant - Use & Evaluate Track ($1,500 grant + Participation in the NSF-Funded Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative (OLI) STEM Courseware Project) NOTE: Available for 2-year colleges only
• OLI STEM Courseware Grant - Use & Improve Track ($5,000 grant + Participation in the NSF-Funded Carnegie Mellon Open Learning Initiative (OLI) STEM Courseware Project) NOTE: Available for 2-year colleges only

Institutional OER Grant Program
The Maryland Open Source Textbook (M.O.S.T.) initiative is seeking proposals for the Institutional OER Grant Program, which supports strategic institutional efforts to increase access, affordability, and achievement for students at Marylands postsecondary institutions through more systemic incorporation of open educational resources (OER) into teaching practice.

For 2024, selected institutions will be awarded $20,000 grants to support significant advances in OER adoption, scaling, and sustainability in support of student success. In addition, grantees will receive strategic planning and implementation support for their projects from M.O.S.T. in the form of consultations and regular monthly check-ins.
 

All proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. ET on Friday, March 1, 2024
 

Informational Webinar
An informational webinar about the 2023 M.O.S.T. OER Grant Opportunity was held on Monday, January 22, 2024.  Watch the Recording
 

Please feel free to share this information with interested faculty and staff. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at most@usmd.edu 

Thank you for your support in increasing access, affordability, and achievement for all Maryland higher education students through open educational resources (OER).