Shadow a History Class at UMBC-Shady Grove
2025-10-15 13:00 - 14:15, 2025-10-27 10:00 - 11:45, 2025-10-29 10:00 - 11:45 UTC | The Universities at Shady Grove Building III, 9636 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Shadow a class to learn exactly what to expect from your time as a student at UMBC-Shady Grove. You’ll fit right in with our history B.A. students during one (or more) real lectures from Program Director Dr. Andrew Nolan.
HIST 201 – Introduction to the Study of History
Build the skills to research, analyze evidence, and write about history while exploring how the study of the past has developed over time.
HIST 339 – Images of Science and Technology in Cinema and Media
Explore how film, TV, and other media have shaped public views of science and technology, using science fiction and related genres to examine hopes, fears, and changing ideas about the future.
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"I Hate Politics" Unpacked
2025-10-22 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-10-29 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00, 2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | Building III, room 4124 or online
Join us every Wednesday at noon to explore the latest issues affecting our communities. The hybrid discussion will be led by Dr. Sunil Dasgupta, director of the UMBC-Shady Grove Political Science Program and founder of the “I Hate Politics” podcast. Open to everyone. To join in-person or virtually, register for the sessions you plan to attend. Pizza will be served in-person.
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Your Path to a Social Work Degree
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:30 | The Universities at Shady Grove Building III, Room 3230, 9636 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Explore your path in social work with UMBC-Shady Grove! Join Dr. Katie Morris, LCSW-C, and current students to learn how our undergraduate program can help you achieve the career you want. Discover how our classes and field placements teach you to apply your knowledge and get practical tips on how to balance work and school.
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Design. Build. Discover. Mechanical Engineering at UMBC-Shady Grove
2025-11-04 18:00 - 19:00 | The Universities at Shady Grove BSE, 9631 Gudelsky Dr, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Explore mechanical engineering at UMBC-Shady Grove! Join us for an overview of the program, a tour of our labs in USG’s Biomedical Sciences and Engineering Building, and a simulation where current students will show off a project they’re working on. You’ll also get to connect with our staff and faculty, including new Program Director Adam Bridendolph.
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Shadow a Psychology Class at UMBC-Shady Grove
2025-11-06 14:00 - 15:15, 2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:30, 2025-11-20 14:00 - 15:15 | The Universities at Shady Grove Building III, 9636 Gudelsky Drive, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
Shadow a class to learn exactly what to expect from your time as a student at UMBC-Shady Grove. You’ll fit right in with our psychology B.A. students during one (or more) real lectures from Dr. Diane Alonso.
PSYC 317 – Cognitive Psychology
Learn about pattern recognition, attention, memory, and other ways that humans process information.
PSYC 311 – Research Methods in Psychology
Evaluate and interpret psychological research through statistics, literature, technical writing, ethics, and culture.
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From Student to Licensed Social Worker
2025-11-06 16:30 - 17:30 | Virtual
Many jobs in the social work field require licensure. UMBC-Shady Grove ensures that our social workers graduate with the preparation needed to earn their license at the bachelor’s level in Maryland.
During this event, you’ll learn about options for licensure at the bachelor’s (LBSW), master’s (LMSW), and clinical levels (LCSW-C). You’ll also explore which level of licensure is best-suited to your career goals.
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