The research content should be the challenge, not the dissertation process
This morning, Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale opened the Summer 2014 Dissertation House at UMBC with a story about her own dissertation process. She said that part of the motivation for her current passion as a “Dissertation Coach” is that the research content should be the challenge; the dissertation PROCESS should not be the challenge. The PROMISE Dissertation Houses help graduate students through the process. We do not write students’ dissertations, we do not edit students’ dissertations. We do provide coaching and advice, and we do eliminate the mystery behind the process of PhD completion. You still have to work with your advisor and your committee. You still have to work within the rules and regulations of your academic department. However, the Dissertation House can help you with interpreting some of those nuances that accompany the dissertation process.
We understand that everyone can’t join us in person, but we invite you to join us online:
https://dissertationhouse.wordpress.com/blog-online-challenge/summer-2014-challenge/
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Career Q&A: Akshay Java M.S. ‘03, computer science, Ph.D. ‘08, computer science
Every so often, we’ll chat with an alum about what they do and how they got there. Today we’re talking with software engineer Akshay Java M.S. ‘03, computer science, Ph.D. ‘08, computer science, about his career and work for Google. … Continue reading →
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Meghan Carpenter Wins 2014 UMBC Student Affairs Leadership Award
Meghan Carpenter on the left and Dr. Kim Leisey, Associate VP for Student Affairs
On June 30, 2014, the Division of Student Affairs honored the 2014 UMBC Student Affairs Leadership Award recipient, Meghan Carpenter. This award recognizes undergraduate students with Junior or Senior status who made significant contributions to UMBC and provided leadership that enhances the quality of university life. Recipients are selected on the bases of leadership, scholarship, service and character.
Meghan who recently graduated in May 2014, was recognized for her leadership with SGA, Omicron Delta Kappa, and as the UMBC representative for the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Congratulations to Meghan on this outstanding achievement.
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Meghan Carpenter on the left and Dr. Kim Leisey, Associate VP for Student Affairs On June 30, 2014, the Division of Student Affairs honored the 2014 UMBC Student Affairs Leadership Award...
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Meghan Carpenter Wins 2014 UMBC Student Affairs Leadership Award
On June 30, 2014, the Division of Student Affairs honored the 2014 UMBC Student Affairs Leadership Award recipient, Meghan Carpenter. This award recognizes undergraduate students with Junior or Senior status who made significant contributions to UMBC and provided leadership that enhances the quality of university life. Recipients are selected on the bases of leadership, scholarship, service and character. Meghan who recently graduated in May 2014, was recognized for her leadership with SGA, Omicron Delta Kappa, and as the UMBC representative for the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Congratulations to Meghan on this outstanding achievement.
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Lynn Cazabon, Visual Arts, Receives Fulbright Teaching Award
Associate Professor Lynn Cazabon, Visual Arts, has received a Fulbright Teaching Award to work at Leipaja University for the Spring 2015 semester.
Leipaja University is in Leipaja, Latvia, a city of 75,00 located in the western part of the country on the Baltic Sea. Cazabon says her “project proposal is to develop and teach classes centered on Photography and Public Art in their New Media Arts Program. I will also pursue a project of my own focused on local traditions centered on mushroom harvesting as they connect to country-wide environmental conservation policies.”
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Not Just About the Food (BreakingGround TV)
by David Hoffman
What does BreakingGround look like in practice? It's another question I'm asked all the time, and because BreakingGround takes many forms (engaged scholarship, courses, projects, events, cultural practices, everyday interactions), there is no simple answer. But these three videos involving people at UMBC working on issues relating to food, community, health and justice, convey a sense of the range and spirit of BreakingGround activities... (
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1. The Maryland Out of School Time (MOST) Network is currently recruiting fifteen (15) self motivated candidates who are passionate about youth development and committed to fighting poverty to serve for one year as an AmeriCorps VISTA supporting after school and summer programs.
MOST VISTAs are placed throughout the state to focus on the following areas:
1) Increasing access to STEM learning opportunities
2) Eliminating youth hunger and improving health in children and families
3) Expanding opportunities for youth who have the least access to out of school time programs, including low income and minority youth, youth with disabilities, and older youth.
MOST VISTA members have the opportunity to participate in and co-design extensive training and professional development throughout their service year.
Please spread the word and apply immediately - positions will be filled no later than July 14th, 2014.
For more information, contact Abby Becker, VISTA Coordinator, Maryland Out of School Time Network, abecker@mdoutofschooltime.org
2. Patuxent Research Refuge position begins this summer and would primarily be working on the Urban Refuge Partnership at Masonville Cove in Baltimore and in surrounding communities. Applicants must have a strong interest in working with disadvantaged communities and environmental education, must be a self-starter and be able to work independently. The position is approximately one year with an opportunity to renew. It pays a stipend of about $15k a year and housing is provided if needed at Patuxent. VISTA positions are open to college graduates and after completion allows people to have priority (similar to veterans) when applying for future government positions.
Those interested people should send their resume and cover letter to Brad Knudsen at brad_knudsen@fws.gov or call him at (301) 497 5582 or (240) 882 9077.
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Lynn Cazabon, Visual Arts, Receives Fulbright Teaching Award
Associate Professor Lynn Cazabon, Visual Arts, has received a Fulbright Teaching Award to work at Leipaja University for the Spring 2015 semester. Leipaja University is in Leipaja, Latvia, a city of 75,00 located in the western part of the country on the Baltic Sea. Cazabon says her “project proposal is to develop and teach classes centered on Photography and Public Art in their New Media Arts Program. I will also pursue a project of my own focused on local traditions centered on mushroom harvesting as they connect to country-wide environmental conservation policies.”
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Round-Up: UMBC in the News 7/4
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.
Find more news here!
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Fri, 04 Jul 2014 13:00:24 -0400
This morning, Dr. Wendy Carter-Veale opened the Summer 2014 Dissertation House at UMBC with a story about her own dissertation process. She said that part of the motivation for her current passion as a “Dissertation Coach” is that the research content should be the challenge; the dissertation PROCESS should not be the challenge. The PROMISE Dissertation Houses help graduate students through the process. We do not write students’ dissertations, we do not edit students’ dissertations. We do provide coaching and advice, and we do eliminate the mystery behind the process of PhD completion. You still have to work with your advisor and your committee. You still have to work within the rules and regulations of your academic department. However, the Dissertation House can help you with interpreting some of those nuances that accompany the dissertation process.