UMBC CYBR MPS students Zack Rich and Jeff Scheier (pictured) are interns at the NIST National Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (NCCoE) in Rockville, MD.

On October 15, 2014, they presented NCCoE use case projects to leading cybersecurity experts from both the private and public domains at the NCCoE’s fall Open House on education and workforce development.

Zack’s project aims to simplify the risk analysis and standards mapping for the health IT sector to create a bridge between security technologies and government standards recommendations. Jeff’s project focuses on providing a foundation for e-commerce businesses to implement easy and low cost network security systems.

Both students are enrolled in UMBC’s graduate cybersecurity program at the Universities at Shady Grove campus. CSEE lecturer and Assistant CYBR GPD Ben Shariati (also pictured) is the academic advisor for students in the NCCoE internship program.

The award from the NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden, was presented to our team Larrabee Strow, Scott Hannon, Sergio De-Souza Machado, Howard Motteler, and Breno Imbiriba at the AIRS Science Team Meeting last week in Greenbelt, MD.

Read more about the award.

Thank you for supporting UMBC during Homecoming! Thanks to events like the Alpha Kappa Alpha Reunion, the 5th Annual RATT Reunion, and the Alumni Awards Ceremony, we were able to raise nearly $8,000 toward our student scholarships as of October 16.

Your continuous commitment to the university – whether it’s through donations, sponsorships, or volunteer efforts – helps make UMBC the innovative institution it is today. Not to mention the support it gives students to continue their education without a financial burden holding them back.

Thank you from all of us here at UMBC!

Thank you for supporting UMBC during Homecoming! Thanks to events like the Alpha Kappa Alpha Reunion, the 5th Annual RATT Reunion, and the Alumni Awards Ceremony, we were able to raise nearly $8,000 toward our student scholarships as of October 16.

Your continuous commitment to the university – whether it’s through donations, sponsorships, or volunteer efforts – helps make UMBC the innovative institution it is today. Not to mention the support it gives students to continue their education without a financial burden holding them back.

Thank you from all of us here at UMBC!

One of the things that makes UMBC great is how wonderful our alumni, students, faculty, and staff are. Because of these amazing people, UMBC often finds itself “in the news,” so each week, we’ll be sharing with you a round-up of the most newsworthy achievements from our community.

• Kimberly Moffitt, American Studies, on The Marc Steiner Show
• Thomas Schaller, Political Science, Op-Ed in The Baltimore Sun
• Eric Ford, Shriver Center, Advises Prospective College Students on Paths to Success in College Express
• Preminda Jacob, Visual Arts, Examines Visual Culture and Indian Politics in Scroll

Read more at UMBC Insights!

ENTER TO WIN A MOUNTAIN BIKE! 

How? Just bring your dream machine receipt to the campus card center (mail services across from Starbucks inside the ground floor of the University Center). Print your name and ID number on the back of the receipt. 

 Contest will end on Nov. 21st, 2014

Dream Machines are recycling reward kiosks located at the Apartment Community Center & Harbor Hall Cafe.

Proceeds from recycling at the Dream Machine benefits disabled veterans.

FOR MORE INFO VISIT: CAMPUSCARD.UMBC.EDU

 BioreclamationIVT looking for Quality Control Analyst - Biology

Position: Quality Control Analyst - Biology

Purpose of Position

The Quality Control Specialist is responsible for performing assays and reviewing data from the analysis of samples to support Product Operations and for verifying that products meet specification for release and/or stability.  This position will also be responsible for transferring assays from R&D to QC for new product biology assays.

Responsibilities and Duties

·  Perform biological quality control and/or stability analysis of samples obtained from Product Operations as specified by approved SOPs and/or Methods.  Testing includes, but is not limited to, trypan blue cell counts, enzyme characterization incubations, protein analysis, MTT, PCR, cell confluence and plateability.

·  Write/Revise SOPs and/or Test Methods as applicable.

·  Ensure all analytical laboratory documents are completed within specified timelines.

·  Maintain accurate and concise documentation of testing conducted and resulting data.  Review data obtained for compliance to specifications and report abnormalities.

·  Work with manager to conduct laboratory investigations related to product testing.

·   Prepare release documentation (Product Data Sheets/Certificates of Analysis) as required.

·  Maintain supply levels for performance of assigned duties.

·  Maintain instrumentation and other laboratory equipment according to maintenance schedules and departmental procedures. 

·  Apply good laboratory practices as appropriate and participate in problem solving as required.

·  Accurately maintain appropriate quality control files and databases. 

·  Maintain orderly, clean and safe workplace.

Qualifications/Skills and Knowledge Requirements

·  Bachelor degree in Biology or related scientific field with 1-2 years relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience with laboratory procedures, including but not limited to: serial dilutions, aseptic transfers, cell incubation/counting, plate reading and microscopy.

·  Cell culture, tissue culture or molecular biology laboratory experience preferred.

·  Accurate pipetting skills essential.

·  Experience working with radioactive materials or laboratory samples a plus.

·  Must be organized, show attention to detail and demonstrate good documentation practices. 

·  Must have mathematical aptitude for performing data calculations.  Demonstrated experience with Microsoft Excel, Access and Word programs.

·  Good problem solving skills.

Interested candidates should email inquiries to:  cwatt@bioreclamationivt.com

One of the best summer research opportunities out there-- in nearby Gaithersburg, MD.  For students in physics, material science, chemistry, applied mathematics, computer science, or engineering.  Paid accommodations. 

UPCOMING FALL SURF WORKSHOPS

Wednesday, December 3rd

12-1 p.m.

Sherman Hall, Rm.150

Monday, December 8th

4-5:30 p.m.

Sherman Hall, Rm.114

To be placed on a list to receive occasional updates, email Devon Fick at dfick1@umbc.edu

On Tuesday, October 21, 2014, our CEO, John Sohl, will be presenting his topic of Building Your Case for NAPL, Mobility, and Recovery Using a High Resolution Approach for this upcoming conference by the Colorado Environmental Management Society. This 2014 Fall Conference will center mainly on Navigating Complex Site Cleanup: Technical, Regulatory and Public Relations Challenges.

During his presentation, our CEO, John Sohl will help you understand some of the fundamental principles in how high resolution site characterization can improve your site investigation assessment as well as dramatically reduce the long term costs of site management.

For more details about this conference, please check out the CEMS website.

- See more at: http://www.columbiatechnologies.com/news/columbia-technologies-presenting-for-the-2014-cems-conference-on-navigating-complex-site-cleanup/#sthash.XO5sNSxo.dpuf

Four Saudi students and one Emirati student were able to complete successfully the 2014 Global Externship Program to give international students exposure to career fields in cyber, program management and computer engineering at Northrop Grumman Corporation and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC).

The five students were Badreya Al Marzouqi, a chemical engineering major at Drexel University; Jamela M. Alsheri, a polymer science and engineering major from Case Western Reserve University; Ashwag Alasmari, information systems major from UMBC; Hasan Dabour, an electrical engineering graduate from Northeastern University; and Wael Badeghaish, a materials science and engineering major from Catholic University of America.

"The externship program, which was for Saudi Arabian and Emiratis students studying in US universities, supports our commitment to identify and develop talent in cyber and other technical disciplines in those countries," said Walid Abukhaled, chief executive Saudi Arabia, Northrop Grumman.

The students worked with three Baltimore-based startup companies at the bwtech@UMBC Research and Technology Park:

• RedShred, which takes complex business documents, like grants and request for proposals, quickly extracts the most important information and allows efficient reviews without manual intervention.

• Blue Wave Semiconductors, which develops advanced thin film and nanomaterials and tools, and nanotechnology-based electronic and photonic devices.

• RELI Group, which works in health care information technology and population health supporting federal, commercial and nonprofit organizations.

During the eight-week course students also received leadership training in other business skills such as English technical writing and professional communications. This externship is one of many Northrop Grumman similar programs across the United States.

"It has been a remarkable experience to be part of the Northrop Grumman-UMBC Global Externship Program," said Al Marzouqi. "We are at the stage where we cannot solve an issue by only being engineers. Therefore, diversifying our knowledge and communicating with experts from various nations across the globe helps us better understand how cultural differences impact running a business."

"The externship program has been valuable and unique," said Dabour. "It expanded our knowledge, gave me an idea of what is a good fit for me in the work environment, and taught many significant skills such as the training from writing workshops. The experience made us aware of our strengths and provided the opportunity to network with professionals and make new friends. Working for startup companies also brought my attention to the basics of how to start my own company."

University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is a dynamic public research university known for integrating teaching and learning, research and creative production, and civic engagement for the benefit of society.

UMBC contributes to regional economic development through entrepreneurial initiatives, workforce training, K-16 partnerships, and technology commercialization in collaboration with public agencies and the corporate community. Please visit www.umbc.edu to learn more.

Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.

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