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.

Advocacy in Action: Bystander Intervention

Virtual

Please join us for an interactive session on Bystander Intervention where we will unpack the intersections of violence and reflect on how this impacts our likelihood to intervene in harmful situations. Participants will also learn bystander intervention techniques, also known as the 5 D’s, and reflect on when and how each method might be right for you. This workshop is inclusive of all gender identities, sexual orientations, and is a safe, judgement-free zone.

Computer Science Virtual Career Readiness Symposium: Virtual Presence

Virtual

Throughout the month of April, UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove invites you to attend our virtual Spring 2021 Computer Science Career Readiness Symposium! You will engage with representatives from Montgomery College, UMBC, UMBC-Shady Grove, USG, and local Computer Science industry leaders through a series of sessions each Friday from 1 – 2 p.m. This month-long symposium […]

Biotechnology Symposium: Many Rivers to Cross: The Companies, Connections & Careers Needed for Producing mRNA Vaccines

Virtual

When we read about vaccines in the news, it sounds like a handful of companies are doing everything. As it often happens, the real story is more complicated. Both the Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines rely on large networks of suppliers and manufacturers for successfully producing, tracking, and distributing doses. In this talk, we’ll follow the path and explore the different careers for the people and companies working to protect us from COVID-19.

Computer Science Virtual Career Readiness Symposium: Applied Learning

Virtual

Throughout the month of April, UMBC at the Universities at Shady Grove invites you to attend our virtual Spring 2021 Computer Science Career Readiness Symposium! You will engage with representatives from Montgomery College, UMBC, UMBC-Shady Grove, USG, and local Computer Science industry leaders through a series of sessions each Friday from 1 – 2 p.m. This month-long symposium […]