Dance & Bmore seeks Elder Arts and Wellness Program Coordinator

About Us: Dance & Bmore Programs is a dedicated community organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for elders in our community through innovative arts and wellness programs. We believe in the power of creativity, connection, and holistic well-being to promote healthy aging and vibrant living for all seniors.

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Elections for Professional Staff Senate (PSS) Senators and Council of University System Staff (CUSS) Representatives run through Friday, April 26, 2024. 

Click BOTH links below to vote:
Vote for your PSS Senators
Vote for your CUSS Representatives

Open the Voter Guide to view detailed information about each candidate. All exempt staff can vote!

What are PSS & CUSS? 

Professional Staff Senate (PSS)
The Professional Staff Senate represents the interests and concerns of the exempt staff at UMBC; certifies elections of members to committees as provided in the Plan of Organization; provides a forum for discussion and recommendations on matters involving exempt staff and the welfare of UMBC; reviews academic and administrative policy as it affects the exempt staff; develops committees and acts within these committees as a vehicle to serve the membership.

Council of University System Staff (CUSS)
CUSS provides a voice for staff concerns about basic decisions that affect the welfare of USM, its constituent institutions, and its employees. CUSS functions in an informed advisory role in administrative areas and in the functional support aspects of academic matters. Bringing together CUSS representatives from campuses within the USM system, CUSS meets once a month, alternating meeting locations at various USM campuses.

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When Puigpardines was Lord of Karditsa

India Kelly, Ancient Studies
Mentor: Michael Lane, Ancient Studies

In “When Puigpardines Was Lord of Karditsa,” I aim to understand what life was like in Frankish Greece under the rule of Catalonian Lord Pedro de Puigpardines. The circumstances surrounding Puigpardines’s rule were peculiar: there are no traces of his residence, no administrative records left behind, and only a single ruined church left to suggest his possible alliance with a particular French knight. Focusing on the relationship between Lord Puigpardines, the existing Frankish nobility, and the Greek peasantry, this project argues that Puigpardines was an absentee landlord who, astonishingly, allowed the enemy he once fought in battle to retain control over his territory in the province of Boeotia. This project draws information from secondary sources written in English, Greek, and Catalan and relies on local informants and material culture sources during my visit to the town of Karditsa (now Akraifnio). I also employed online mapping to find possible areas for Puigpardines’s castle. As few primary sources exist about the period of Catalonian Rule during the Duchy of Athens, this project will be the first work specifically about the lordship of Karditsa during the period, and one of the few works other than “The Chronicle of the Morea” on Frankish Boeotia.

This work was funded, in part, through an Undergraduate Research Award from the UMBC Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

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Graduate Students Seminar

An Application of Swarm Intelligence in Numerical Optimization
Speaker: Emoke Galambos
Discussant: Prof. Sengchul Baek

11-12pm ET, Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Mathematics/Psychology 103, UMBC

Swarm intelligence (SI) was first introduced and used in the context of robotic cellular systems and has become a subfield of artificial intelligence. The collective behavior and self-organization skills of different animal populations are used in the design of different SI techniques to solve computational problems, especially in the field of optimization. SI techniques, like Particle Swarm optimization or Ant Colony optimization algorithms are often used together with the Gradient Descent, the Gradient Conjugate and some Quasi-Newton methods to improve the effectiveness of high-dimensional optimization problems. In my talk, I would like to introduce a hybrid model that demonstrates how to avoid local minimum traps in a global, non-convex problem.

UMBC Center for AI
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CAHSS students, are you ready to study abroad? Kimberly Moffitt, dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and the Social Sciences (CAHSS), has established the CAHSS Dean’s Education Abroad Scholarship.  

The scholarship guarantees $100,000 per year for the next four years to help offset the financial costs of studying abroad. Undergraduate and graduate students with at least one major in CAHSS, and who need additional financial support to study abroad can apply for awards ranging from $1,500 – $5,000. The inaugural round of scholarships have been awarded to 24. 

Power of education abroad

Joseph Patarini ’25, environmental science and geography, is one of the CAHSS Dean’s Education Abroad Scholarship recipients. “Studying abroad is important to me because gaining a diverse global perspective is paramount to solving today’s top environmental issues. By getting outside of our comfort zone and exploring new academic opportunities we can deepen our understanding of global interconnectedness,” says Patarini, who will study in Morocco and Spain in summer 2024., “We can learn from new, diverse perspectives to enhance our problem-solving skills, contributing to a more holistic and adaptable approach.”

This grant makes it possible for me to study abroad and make the most of my undergrad experience,” says Ria Smith ’25, dance, CAHSS Dean’s Education Abroad Scholarship summer 2024 recipient to Italy. “I really appreciate how the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences is showing real commitment to the value of international exposure.”

For additional eligibility details contact the Education Abroad Office at educationabroad@umbc.edu. Scholarship applications for the 2024 – 2025 academic year are due September 10, 2024.

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The next CyberPaws CTF challenge has been released! Please submit your flag to the "Prize Pup Bot" on our Discord via DMs, using the `!submit` command! You have until our next meeting to submit. The flag will always be in the following format: Paws{ex4mpl3_fl4g}.

Category: Reverse Engineering
Challenge Name: Baby's First Reversing

The same group of cyber criminals whose Python encryption scheme you looked at last week, are back at it again! 

This time they're using a compiled C Binary (reverse_me) instead of Python. That means you don't have access to the source code this time around. 

But we still have important messages (encrypted_flag.txt) that need decrypting. We need your help!

CTF Files Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1RldakpivBpFVoFfHtVfCtPrMdzfbAMsa/view?usp=sharing

Best of Luck,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President
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Pronouns: she/her

Semester of Internship: Spring 2024

Major: Economics B.A.

Current Class Level: Senior

This semester I completed a(n)...: Internship

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name): Maryland Business Roundtable for Education

Location of the Organization (City, State): Baltimore, MD

Title of position: Student Ambassador Program Intern

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:
In my current role as the Student Ambassador Program Intern for MBRT, I am responsible for organizing events and workshops aimed at fostering student engagement and promoting the program's objectives. Additionally, I collaborate with team members to develop promotional materials and outreach strategies to attract potential participants. Furthermore, I assist in the recruitment and training process for new student ambassadors, ensuring they are equipped with the necessary skills to represent MBRT effectively. Moreover, I actively engage with students to gather feedback and assess the impact of our initiatives, striving to continuously improve the program's effectiveness. Lastly, I support administrative tasks such as maintaining databases, scheduling meetings, and managing correspondence to facilitate smooth program operations.

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I found the position on Handshake over this last Winter Break. I thought it aligned with my career interests, so I applied for it. I received my offer for the position in February.

What resources did you use to find your current experience?
Handshake

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?
What I enjoy the most about my work is that I get to work with high school students from all across Maryland. They are all extremely smart and talented. I get to see them showcase their skills and develop themselves professionally.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I have made an impact through my work because of the work I did for Youth Congress Day, an event which took place in March in our state's capital. Youth Congress Day was a culmination of all the hard work which my students did throughout the school year. They were able to observe a Senate Hearing on the floor, as well as presenting interactive STEM Advocacy discussions to their peers and State Legislators. I took part in helping plan the event, as well as helping my students with their presentations and topics.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice is to apply to every internship that you find. even if you think you are not qualified for it, or you think that they wouldn't pick you as a candidate. Do not undersell yourself and your skills!

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
What I have liked most about my internship is that it is not just me doing work on my own. I get to collaborate with everyone at work and the students I work with. We are all working towards a common goal together and holding each other up to the highest standards while doing so.

Do you want the chance to be the next Intern of the Week? Fill out this form to be considered!
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2024 Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards

May 1, 2024
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
University Center Ballroom and Online

All are welcome as we honor faculty and staff who have consistently contributed above and beyond to the campus community.  

This event will be held in person and virtually. Doors will open for the in-person event at 11:30 a.m. The program, and the virtual event, will begin at 12 p.m.

RSVP Here 

2024 Presidential Faculty & Staff Award Recipients

Amy Froide, Professor, History
2024-2027 Presidential Teaching Professor

Tülay Adali, Distinguished University Professor, Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
2024-2027 Presidential Research Professor

Fritzie Charne-Merriwether, Acting Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Diversity
2024-2025 Presidential Distinguished Professional Staff

Laura Weathers, Library Services Supervisor, Serials Department
2024-2025 Presidential Distinguished Non-Exempt Staff

University System of Maryland Board of Regents’ Faculty Awards

Liang Zhu, Professor, Mechanical Engineering
2024 Excellence Excellence in Mentoring

Vandana Janeja, Professor and Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering and Information Technology
2024 Excellence in Scholarship or Research

University System of Maryland Board of Regents’ Staff Award

Stanyell Odom, Director of Alumni Engagement, Office of Institutional Advancement
2024 Award for Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community

Margo Young, Director Earth and Space Research Administration, Goddard Planetary Heliophysics Institute
2024 Award for Effectiveness and Efficiency

2024 Diane M. Lee Teaching Awards
Janet Gross, Lecturer, English Department

2024 Jakubik Family Endowment Staff Award
B. Collier Jones, Campus Portal Architect,  Division of Information Technology

2024 Karen L. Wensch Endowment Award for Outstanding Non-Exempt Staff
Donique J. Lewis, Executive Administrative Assistant II, College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT)

2024 Marilyn E. Demorest Awards for Faculty Advancement

Lee Blaney, Professor, Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering 
College of Engineering and Information Technology (CoEIT)

Tim Topoleski, Professor, Mechanical Engineering 
College of Engineering and Information Technology (CoEIT)

2024 Teresa Lupinek Endowment Award
Sunji Jangha, Director of Pipeline Programs, Upward Bound Mathematics and Science Center, Graduate School, Office of Academic Opportunity Programs

2024 UMBC Research Faculty Excellence Award
Roberto Fernandez Borda, Senior Research Engineer,  Goddard Earth Sciences Technology and Research 

To learn more about our awardees’ accomplishments, please visit our Presidential Faculty & Staff Awards website.

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Hey CyberDawgs!

Happy Monday! Our weekly meetings continue tonight, from 7:10 PM to 9:00 PM in ITE 231. You can also join us virtually on Webex: https://umbc.webex.com/meet/CyberDawgs. Everyone is invited to attend.

Tonight will be our Cyber Competition Team Informational Meeting. You’ll have the chance to hear directly from the team captain, Kevin (@_winter_1314), about the team’s involvement in competitions and general activities. Furthermore, the dates and details for our team tryouts will be discussed. So, if you are interested in getting involved with UMBC’s official cyber competition team, you definitely want to attend tonight’s meeting! 

As a reminder, this week's submissions for the CyberPaws CTF challenge will close at the start of tonight's meeting. Remember to submit your flag! Also, if you would like a hint, you can DM a board member to receive one. 

Again, don't hesitate to reach out to me on Discord (@truegritter), if you have any questions. And as always, Don't Do Crime.

Kind Regards,
William Brooks
CyberDawgs President


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