To the Jewish community of UMBC: 

UMBC Hillel is working to support Jewish and Israeli students, faculty, and staff during this time of heightened tension and conflict. We know that many of you are experiencing deep fears and emotions, and you are not alone. Please know that we are prioritizing student safety—both physical and emotional, and urge you take care of your mental health. Please do not engage with anyone who makes threatening or antisemitic comments in-person or online. And if you see anything of concern, please report it to ECR and Hillel staff.

We are aware of inflammatory and hurtful statements that are circulating within the UMBC community. We are pained at any demonstration of support for Hamas, a terrorist organization with the stated aim of killing Jews that this month conducted the bloodiest massacre of Jews since the Holocaust. There can be no justification for the vile atrocities and human rights abuses committed against defenseless Israeli civilians, most of whom were women, children, babies, and elderly. And there is no justification for the spreading of false information and baseless accusations about Israel, the erasure of Jewish identity and connection to the Jewish homeland, or the use of antisemitic rhetoric here on campus. This serves only to endanger the Jewish and Israeli members of our UMBC community, and that cannot be tolerated in a campus environment that aims to be welcoming and inclusive. 

At this time of shocking grief for the global Jewish community and amidst the explosion of antisemitism in our country and around the world, we hope our community can show up in solidarity with us and that campus can remain a safe space for Jewish and Israeli students to live and learn without fear. 

Our Hillel professionals are available to any student, regardless of faith, who needs someone to talk to, share a cup of coffee, help report an incident, or access mental health resources. We invite you to join us for our weekly communal gathering for Shabbat on Fridays, 5-6:30 PM in the Gathering Space and for Pomegranate, our Jewish LGBTQ+ student-facilitated support group, which meets on Tuesdays, 5-6 PM in the Pride Center.

We also invite all students to learn how to confront antisemitic stereotypes, hate speech, vandalism, and anti-Israel incidents at the ADL’s Words to Action on Thursday, November 9th from 6-8 PM. Dinner will be provided—please RSVP by 11/2.

With prayers for the return of the captives and the safety of Israel, 

The UMBC Hillel Team:

Aliza Silverman, Interim Campus Director

Danielle Baron, Director of Israel and Engagement

hillelumbc@umbc.edu

Terra Miley, 
'25 Chemical Engineering - biotechnology & bioengineering track, Minor: Entrepreneurship

When did you do your Research?

Center for Advanced Sensor Technology with Dr. Govind Rao at UMBC

What is the focus of your Research?

The focus of my research is fluorescent sensor technology and developing genetically encoded sensors to be used in Cell-Free Bioreactors.

What do you enjoy the most about your Research? 

I am surrounded by extremely intelligent engineers and researchers from whom I have the privilege to learn so much from. I am specifically looking forward to working with my mentors, Chad Sundberg Ph.D. student and Dr. Govind Rao, to become a better researcher as well as advancing in my project.

What was the best part of your Research OR What was the biggest learning moment of your Research ?

The best part of my research experience are the small wins and discoveries that are made in the lab each and everyday. Through working with others, it is amazing to see what can happen when multiple different people approach a problem. I have been able to apply what I learn in my classes to my research project. I have been able to learn so much from others, and I look forward to continuing to learn and apply our research to solve real-world problems.

What advice do you have for students who are interested in getting involved in research or an internship?

My advice is to not hesitate to reach out to research labs or internships that you are interested in. Reach out early and do research ahead of time to learn about the research done in the lab.

Are you a member of any clubs/campus organizations?

I am the Secretary and Communications Conference Chair for the American Institute of Chemical Engineers as well as the Panhellenic Delegate and Historian for Phi Mu, Phi Gamma Chapter. I was also a teaching fellow for ENCH 215, Chemical Engineering Analysis, during the summer.

What are your goals after graduation?

After graduation I plan to continue my education in graduate school, to hopefully pursue my Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering.

Learn more about Terra Miley: 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/terra-miley-690885268

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