Current UMBC-USG students from an array of programs will be sharing their personal experiences with tips and resources for success. In addition, they will discuss how they’ve handled the transition to a virtual world.
With a focus on the underrepresentation of women and minorities as bench level scientists and supervisors, and how to obtain the skills both hard and soft by leveraging organizations like WIB, NSBE, and other organizations. Presented by Kaneal Oliver Keels, CEO and Founder, Immunovation.
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.
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.
Join the admin team for a casual hangout while we play general trivia via Kahoot.
Advising webinar for Montgomery College biotechnology majors and students interested in biotechnology. Presented by Dr. Lori Kelman, Professor of Biotechnology, Montgomery College.
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.
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.
Take a virtual tour of the new TLST laboratory facilities and find out how a B.S. degree in applied biotechnology can work for you.
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.
Join us for our upcoming Open House to explore how our professional programs in Biotechnology, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and Technical Management can help you meet your goals, build your professional network, and equip you with the technical, leadership, and management skills that employers are looking for.
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.