Port Discovery Children’s Museum is one of the top Children’s Museums in the United States and a top cultural institution in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Our mission is to educate children through play and to inspire life-long learning. We are seeking a dependable, composed, and welcoming individual to join our Guest Services Department as our weekend Museum Safety Associate. The Safety Associate is responsible for the daily safety and security operations of the museum.
]]>Are you looking to expand your knowledge and skills in product design? Join us for an insightful discussion with our next event's speaker, Krunal Odedra.
Krunal will be presenting on "Understanding Product Design," where he will cover the basics of product design, the various roles in the product design industry, and the responsibilities associated with them. He will also explore the AI-powered world of design and focus on the use of AI tools like Midjourney in the UI industry.
In this event, you will gain valuable insights into the future of design and the skills needed to be a product designer of the future.
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Riya will present her poster from 1-2:30pm in the UC Ballroom
Immigrant Attitudes Toward Women’s Participation in Politics in Maryland
Riya Patel
Mentor: Felipe Filomeno, Political Science
Acculturation theory states that immigrants usually maintain some beliefs and values from their homeland during their adaptation process in a new country. Based on this theory, it is plausible that immigrants will hold onto the attitudes toward women typical of their home countries when developing their attitudes toward women’s participation in politics in the United States. Previous literature finds that the country of origin influences immigrant attitudes toward women. Few studies have examined immigrant attitudes specifically toward women in politics across multiple immigrant groups. This study investigates how homeland views on gender roles might influence the perceptions immigrants have toward women in politics in the United States. The study used a survey applied to 163 immigrant adults from multiple countries in Maryland. After conducting difference of means tests, single variable linear regressions, and multivariate regressions, this study finds that immigrants from countries with more egalitarian attitudes toward women are more likely to hold positive attitudes toward women’s participation in politics in the United States compared to immigrants from countries with more patriarchal attitudes toward women. Furthermore, the study also found that gender, political orientation, and age were strong predictors of immigrant attitudes toward women in politics in the United States.
This work was funded, in part, through an Undergraduate Research Award from the UMBC Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.
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Name: Shikha Jaitwar
Internship, Co-op, or Research Site: Maryland Department of Health, Co-op
Position Title: Data Analyst Intern
Major or Program: Information Systems
Current Class Level: Master's Student
Work Term: Spring 2023
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
My day-to-day responsibilities involves analyzing and visualizing data, building and communicating with program managers and stakeholders to identify areas for improvement, and collaborating with my team to ensure that my work aligns with the overall goals and objectives of the organization. Overall, my internship experience has provided me with valuable hands-on experience in data analysis and modeling, as well as exposure to the challenges and opportunities in the healthcare sector.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I came across this opportunity through handshake and applied immediately. I have been interning as Data Analyst intern with this company from October 2022 and it was been learning experience.
Which of the following resources did you use to find your current experience?
UMBCworks and Handshake
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
This internship gave me opportunity to use a variety of tools and techniques, such as Excel, Power BI, SQL, and Python, to analyze and visualize data, and to build logistic data models and I enjoyed working on these tools and technologies
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I have made significant impact by utilizing my skills in statistical modeling, ETL, data analysis, and data visualization, I have been able to provide program managers with valuable insights and identify specific areas for improvement.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
I would say be open to new roles and challenges as internships/co-op are great way to explore various careers options and learn from them.
Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
I appreciate the support and resources provided by Career Centers, including guidance on finding and applying for internships, resume and interview preparation, and professional development workshops. Overall, completing an internship and working with a Career Center is a valuable experience for students like me, providing us with the skills, experience, and connections needed to succeed in our chosen career path.
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