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All UMBC McNair Scholars are required to commit in writing to all program requirements and expectations. Some of the requirements and expectations include:
UMBC students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents and meet the following criteria are encouraged to apply to the McNair Scholars Program.
Applications must meet either one of the following criteria:
Additional criteria:
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Congratulations to the following faculty, students, and alumni for their recent accomplishments!
Amy Bhatt, Gender, Sexuality, and Women's studies, speaks about the rising interest of young South Asian women to become politically involved. New Jersey’s First South Asian Woman Mayor Is Breaking Boundaries (Huffington Post) and how changes to the H4 visa may affect immigrant families in the U.S. The immigration battle that might push H-1B families to self-deport (Quartz)
Chris Curran, Public Policy, discusses restorative practices in schools.
Restorative practices may not be the solution, but neither are suspensions (The Conversation)
Leadership Baltimore County (The Daily Record)
Becca Scharf, Emergency Services/Public Policy PhD student, and Jennifer Lee Jenkins & Rick Bissell published an article on community paramedicine.
Lauren Hamilton Edwards, Public Policy, published an article on faculty inclusion.
Erle Ellis, Geography and Information System, agrees on the need to increase conversation. To keep the planet flourishing, 30% of Earth needs protection by 2030 (National Geographic)
Felipe Filomeno, Political Science and Global Studies, writes Op-Ed about the Walters Art Museum, Hackerman House and the shift to addressing a wider Baltimore audience. Baltimore's Hackerman mansion: 'a 'strong reminder of our common humanity' (Baltimore Sun)
Laura Girling, SAHAAP, just received an R21 award.
Chris Harried ’16, Sociology, participated as a Youth Commission Representative in the development of recommendations for teaching and learning. From a nation at risk to a nation of hope (The National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development)
George Lanoue, Political Science and Public Policy, publishes Op-Dd on role of the Fourth Circuit in HBCU case. 4th Circuit abdicates its role in Md. HBCU case (Baltimore Sun)
Elliott Lasson, Psychology, discusses performance reviews at work. What makes for an effective performance review (MPT)
Ryan Mihalic '98, Political Science, joined the board of Leadership for Baltimore County.
Roy Meyers, Political Science and Public Policy, discusses the impact of the last shutdown and the looming shutdown. 98: Can we shut down the shutdowns? (NPR: Marketplace)
Derek Musgrove, History, shares his thoughts on a conspiracy thriller called The Plan. Why is a former politician spending his time writing about conspiracy theories? It’s 2019. (The Washington Post)
Don Norris, Public Policy, (@UMBCPubPolicy) spoke to @Debtwire about cyber risk for municipal bond investors. debtwire.com/info/cyber-ris…
Bob Provine, Psychology, talks about laughter as a reaction to people, not humor. The best medicine: Decoding the hidden meanings of laughter (NPR)
Tom Schaller, Political Science, was on NPR's All Things Considered to discuss the situation involving the governor of Virginia. Democrats Nationwide Call For Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam To Resign (NPR)
Becca Scharf, Emergency Services/Public Policy PhD student, and Jennifer Lee Jenkins & Rick Bissell published an article on community paramedicine.
]]>On Friday, March 1, 2019, DoIT's Instructional Technology Team will hold its 4th annual TechFest. TechFest traditionally brings the campus community together to share and demonstrate ways technology can both support and improve the efficiency of day-to-day activities including academics. This year, participants are in for a double treat as Instructional Technology partners with the Faculty Development Center to bring you day celebrating technology, teaching and learning!
There will be raffles with prizes and giveaways like Amazon products for those who attend and participate.
Students, faculty, and staff are all welcome and encouraged to attend.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND!
NEW THIS YEAR!
Come with a team and follow the clues to conquer the Escape Room in UC-310! Teams should be comprised of 4-6 members. To sign up a team in advance (only the team leader needs to sign up), click here.
Come interact with teaching and learning tools in the Technology Test Kitchen (TTK) in UC-312! The TTK will feature accessibility-enhancing tools including the Ally course accessibility checker, Blackboard Ultra, Panopto’s video platform, PollEverywhere, Open Education Resources (OER), Duo Two Factor Authentication, and password management, and much more!
Start your day by enjoying our light breakfast and the TechFest morning sessions. Immediately following the morning sessions TechFest, the Faculty Development Center (FDC) hold their Symposium sponsored by the Provost's office, which will include a poster session and luncheon with keynote address by renowned speaker Randy Bass. TechFest will conclude the day with a final session following the keynote address.
9:00 - 9:50: Breakfast and Registration (University Center Ballroom Lounge)
10:00 - 10:45: Session A
10:55 - 11:40: Session B
11:45 - 2:10: Provost’s Symposium (UC Ballroom)
2:15 - 3:00: Session C
TechFest Sessions A-C will take place in the Engineering Building in rooms ENG-102, ENG-023, and ENG-025; click here to review the session abstracts. Some of the session topics include implementing digital badging programs to recognize competencies and skills, using data analytics to demonstrate student success, leveraging campus technology for student success and taking class attendance in Blackboard using Qwickly.
The Escape Room will be open in UC-310 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.; the Technology Test Kitchen will be open in UC-312 from 10:00 a.m. - 11:40 a.m. and again from 2:15 - 3:00 p.m.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO ATTEND!
Please Note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors. If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (email goes here) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.
For questions and more information, please contact us at techfest19@umbc.edu.
Rent $650
* Utilities included
*Shared bathroom
*6 months lease with option to extend
* Must be able to pay First months rent upon move in
*Deposit $350
*Wifi
*Heart of downtown near John Hopkins, Fells Point, Federal Hill, and UMBC
Please contact Sharris4@umbc.edu
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* Utilities included
*Shared bathroom
*6 months lease with option to extend
* Must be able to pay First months rent upon move in
*Deposit $350
*Wifi
*Heart of downtown near John Hopkins, Fells Point, Federal Hill, and UMBC
Please email: Sharris4@umbc.edu
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