Spring 2021 Welcome Event: Real Talk with UMBC Program Directors

Virtual

UMBC-USG Program Directors will be sharing their personal experiences, struggles and accomplishments as they’ve pursued their own personal educational and professional paths. Register for Real Talk with UMBC Program Directors! […]

Virtual Study Abroad 101

Virtual

Study Abroad 101 is the first step to studying abroad at UMBC! Attend this session to learn the basics such as different program options, study abroad scholarships and how to […]

Spring 2021 Welcome Event: Grad School Prep

Virtual

Know your options, including how to decide on the right program for your goals (e.g., certificate, MA/MS, MPS) and the steps you’ll need to take to get there.

Biotechnology Symposium: How To Win The Interview With Biotechnology Companies

Virtual

Learn how to best prepare for your interview and land the job. Topics covered will include tips for preparation, questions to ask, how people usually strike out during interviews, and thank you notes. Presented by Jillian Mahoney and Kristina Warwick, Life Science Recruiters, Aerotek.

Biotechnology Symposium: All Viruses Big and Small…or maybe All Viruses Deadly or Not

Virtual

The coronavirus pandemic has created lots of questions. When can we go back to school or how does “herd immunity” work? Perhaps you’d like to learn more about other viruses such as smallpox, influenza, or Ebola. To answer your questions, we’ve invited a virologist to chat about all things viral. Presented by Natalie Leach Stringer, Technical Customer Trainer, Miltenyi Biotec, Inc.

Advocacy in Action: Title IX Workshop

Virtual

Do you know a survivor of sexual or gender based violence or harassment? Are you a survivor? Are you interested in knowing where to go and what to do if you encounter sexual violence? Are you wondering about accountability for perpetrators of violence? Join Ever Hanna, Training and Case Manager at UMBC's Office of Equity and Inclusion for an overview of Title IX and campus sexual violence that will answer these questions and more. Participants will learn about the laws, policies, and best practices that govern sexual violence reporting and prevention on college campuses.

Biotechnology Symposium: Antibody Expression in E. Coli

Virtual

E. coli is a common platform for recombinant protein expression. An interesting observation regarding translation initiation was made while expressing an antibody. Presented by Zvi Kelman, Director BL2, NIST.