IMPORANT UPDATE 1/22/2026 FARMERS MARKET! A flyer for the free farmers market displaying a location change to being the UMBC Center for Well-being room 118Hey everyone! Quick update for the Farmers Market tomorrow.

We will not be located in the apartment community center, but instead at the Center for Wellbeing room 118.

Please plan your trip accordingly, and we hope to see you there!
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We invite all UMBC Research Administrators who support research with human subjects, data and biospecimens to join us for a webinar on what the Institutional Review Board (IRB) is, what its role is at UMBC and when research with human subjects requires IRB oversight. Additionally, we will touch base on some more nuanced questions like when PIs should obtain IRB approval during the lifecycle of a grant submission, what documentation is needed for collaborative research, and when unfunded agreements may be needed.

At the end of this session there will be time for some Q&A. Please feel free to comment with questions ahead of time to be answered during the current or future sessions. If you have questions that pertain to a specific proposal or IRB protocol, please email irb@umbc.edu.

Please sign up for the event at the link provided below. 
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Faculty and Staff can meet in-person with a Fidelity rep to discuss their retirement outlook and any questions they may have. 

What Fidelity can do for you:

  • Help employees with their overall financial well-being, including retirement savings habits, asset allocation, income planning, and complex planning discussions, as well as with decisions at retirement or a job change.
  • Offer a comprehensive approach to retirement planning, fully integrated with online planning tools and resources.
  • Utilize industry-leading research and analysis to help address your needs, and plan holistically across your financial resources.


Click on this link to schedule a meeting with the Fidelity rep, Paul Vutiprichar, CRPC. 


Upcoming on-campus dates:
  • Monday, February 23rd
  • Thursday, March 26th

The meetings will be held in the HRSTM Conference Room, Administration Building, Room 529. 

Don't miss out! Click here to Schedule Your Appointment now. 

We encourage faculty and staff to take advantage of this opportunity, it is included as part of your benefits package as a UMBC employee.

Fidelity also offers virtual meetings. 

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If you're still sorting out housing or roommates and feeling unsure where to start, this might help.

Sphere-Hub is running a pilot where you can share what you're looking for, see compatible roommate matches, and browse UMBC-friendly housing listings all in one place. It's meant to make the process a little clearer for students who are actively looking or moving soon.

Check it out here:
https://www.sphere-hub.com 

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A collaborative space where you can share your ideas and skills to make friends and bring your ideas to life! let's make a difference!!! 

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Hello all, I'm an alumni currently studying at CCBC Dundalk Dental Hygiene Program. I'm in my final semester of dental hygiene school. To meet my program requirements, I have
to find patients, especially those who haven't had a cleaning in a long time.

If anyone is interested in a dental cleaning this spring, please complete the google form to book!

Accepting patients of all ages. No insurance needed! Please share this info with friends/ family
who can benefit.

Visit the google form for more info, I look forward to working with you! Any questions not
answered by the form can be directed to my email: jdanh1027@gmail.com

Thank you
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I want to thank the UMBC community thus far, as I was able to make it to my last semester with
your support!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf2R6xY2Wqbe3NpdFBdcVCrmypc0jePQZB4siQkCvTyHOP-aQ/viewform
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Date: Friday, January 23, 2026
Time: 10:00–10:30 A.M.
Location: Virtual (Zoom)
Facilitated by: National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity
Recording: Yes, it will be recorded and made available to registrants
Sponsored by: Faculty Affairs and The Graduate School

About This Session
UMBC is an institutional member of NCFDD, which provides professional development resources related to scholarly writing, mentoring, and navigating academic life.

This session is a brief orientation designed to help participants understand:
  • what NCFDD offers,
  • how to access UMBC’s institutional membership benefits, and
  • where to start based on individual needs and career stage.
This session is informational only. 

Your NCFDD Account Access
You may activate your free UMBC-affiliated NCFDD account using your UMBC email address: https://members.ncfdd.org/institutions/umbc

To register for the 30-minute information session, please complete this form. 

Questions? Please contact Walter Parrish (walterp1@umbc.edu) or Amy Heffler (aheffler@umbc.edu) 
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"As an early career hydrologist, Dr. Maina has demonstrated exceptional dedication to addressing complex, high-impact challenges at the intersection of climate, water, and society. Her research focuses on quantifying changes in Earth's hydrological cycle caused by climate change and human activity ... Using cutting-edge modeling techniques and satellite data from NASA missions ... , Dr. Maina has delivered transformative insights that directly contribute to NASA's mission to observe and understand Earth systems. [Her] work on the High Mountain Asia region — a vital water source for over a billion people — exemplifies her scientific leadership and commitment to excellence. ... In landmark [publications] in Earth's Future and Nature Communications, she was the first to quantify changes in rain-on-snow events, revealing how altered precipitation patterns are increasing the risk of floods and landslides. These findings have major impacts on shaping the broader scientific understanding of climate impacts on water systems. ...
Dr. Maina is a key contributor in NASA's Water Insight project, an Earth science-to-action effort aimed at delivering reliable, high-resolution water cycle information across North and Central America. Her leadership in developing 1-kilometer scale hydrological datasets has directly improved our ability to serve partners and stakeholders with actionable, policy-relevant information. [She] has led the development of a new groundwater modeling capability within NASA's Land Information System — an innovation that significantly enhances the integration of satellite data from GRACE, GRACE-FO and future Mass Change missions into decision-making tools used globally. Over the past four years, she has authored 13 first-author publications in high-impact journals, reflecting both her productivity and the influence of her research.
... As a member of the [AMS's] Hydrology Committee, she contributes to shaping the future of the discipline. Her outreach and advocacy — especially as a scientist from Niger — have inspired young researchers around the world and advanced NASA's broader commitment to global engagement. Her exceptional work ethic, innovative mindset, and mission-driven focus have significantly advanced the Center's objectives and created lasting impact across NASA programs and beyond."

Many of Dr. Maina's publications are listed on her NASA Goddard page.

(Note, due to the shutdown in October - November 2025 and the AGU Fall Meeting in December, an actual ceremony was not held this year.)
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January is Braille Literacy Month, and January 4th marks World Braille Day, honoring the birthday of Louis Braille, the inventor of the Braille code. This month is all about raising awareness of the importance of braille literacy and recognizing how braille supports independence, education, and access for people with visual impairments and beyond.

When many people hear "braille," they think only of blindness, but braille benefits individuals with low vision, dual sensory loss, and multiple disabilities.

Here are 6 things you may not know about Braille:

Technology & Braille: Today, refreshable braille screens and other assistive technology make braille more accessible digitally than ever. These tools allow people with visual impairments to read digital content, access coursework, and navigate the world in real time, connecting braille literacy to modern digital accessibility.

Want to try it yourself? Here's a link to type and see your name in Braille.

As you go about campus this month, take a moment to notice braille on signs, elevators, and other materials. These small adaptations make a big difference in accessibility and independence. Let's celebrate Braille literacy, accessibility, and inclusive learning this month and all year long.


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