STEM Symposium: Mechanical Design, Optimization, and Machine Learning

Virtual

Engineering system performance—energy efficiency, sensor accuracy, cost effectiveness—can be enhanced using design optimization. This talk will present the basic concept of design optimization and case studies for design of energy harvesters and sensors, and introduce a new design approach using artificial intelligence (or deep learning). Learn More and Register

Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Session

Virtual

As you begin to think ahead to graduation, you may be considering whether graduate school is in your near future. To help students get a jump-start on their master’s degree, UMBC offers an accelerated pathways program so that students can double-count credits in their last two years of undergrad towards both their bachelor’s and master’s […]

“I Hate Politics” Unpacked: How Do You Report on a Movement Denying Your Existence?

Building IV, Room 5308 or Online via Webex

Hate Politics is a podcast about our roads, schools, jobs, and homes highlighting news and issues closest to us in the Washington, D.C., region.   Each Wednesday at noon throughout the semester, UMBC-Shady Grove Political Science Program Director and I Hate Politics founder Dr. Sunil Dasgupta will host a hybrid discussion for students, faculty, staff, and […]

Psychology: Passion, Path, Plan – Grad School Prep Workshop

Virtual

What is your passion? What are the options and possible paths to achieve your goals, and what is the best plan for you to make that happen? This workshop will help get you started thinking about this process as you consider the ways to achieve your best future. Led by Dr. Diane Alonso, Psychology Program […]

“I Hate Politics” Unpacked: Candidate Interviews Rockville City Council

Building IV, Room 5308 or Online via Webex

I Hate Politics is a podcast about our roads, schools, jobs, and homes highlighting news and issues closest to us in the Washington, D.C., region.   Each Wednesday at noon throughout the semester, UMBC-Shady Grove Political Science Program Director and I Hate Politics founder Dr. Sunil Dasgupta will host a hybrid discussion for students, faculty, staff, […]

UMBC-Shady Grove Mechanical Engineering Exploration Day

Hyflex , United States

Mechanical engineering at UMBC-Shady Grove is a hands-on program where you will collaborate with a tight-knit group of students and professors to apply your knowledge to real-world problems in and out of the classroom.  So that you can witness this unique learning environment first-hand, we’re now offering Mechanical Engineering Exploration Day for all prospective students.  […]

Grad School Prep Series: Where and How Do We Start?

Virtual

Are you ready to apply to graduate school? Join us for a discussion to help you get organized as you prepare for the next chapter of your academic career. We will conclude the session with a brief overview of graduate programs offered at USG. RSVP

Maryland BioNetworking Summit at UMBC-Shady Grove

Virtual

Network and socialize with fellow biopharma, academic, and government professionals at our Maryland BioNetworking Summit—a bioscience-focused series designed to highlight our area’s unique life science ecosystem and to promote interactions between its diverse stakeholders. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Raghavan Venkat, Senior Vice President, R&D at AstraZeneca. Learn More and Register

“I Hate Politics” Unpacked: Uber Tears Through the Public Square

Building IV, Room 5308 or Online via Webex

I Hate Politics is a podcast about our roads, schools, jobs, and homes highlighting news and issues closest to us in the Washington, D.C., region.   Each Wednesday at noon throughout the semester, UMBC-Shady Grove Political Science Program Director and I Hate Politics founder Dr. Sunil Dasgupta will host a hybrid discussion for students, faculty, staff, […]

Grad School Prep Series: Crafting Your Personal Statement

Virtual

Applying to graduate school often comes with one scary requirement: the personal statement. How do you tell your story in 500-750 words? This workshop will help you become a better advocate for yourself with simple tips for descriptive, powerful writing. RSVP

UMBC-Shady Grove Graduate Faculty Q&A

Virtual

UMBC-Shady Grove’s Professional Programs offer pathways to a graduate certificate or master’s degree. Our upcoming virtual Q&A will include an overview from faculty in each program regarding their professional background and training, research interests, and their passion for the field and instruction, followed by the opportunity to ask questions regarding program content, opportunities related to academic […]

“I Hate Politics” Unpacked: The Doughnut Hole of Political Accountability

Building IV, Room 5308 or Online via Webex

I Hate Politics is a podcast about our roads, schools, jobs, and homes highlighting news and issues closest to us in the Washington, D.C., region.   Each Wednesday at noon throughout the semester, UMBC-Shady Grove Political Science Program Director and I Hate Politics founder Dr. Sunil Dasgupta will host a hybrid discussion for students, faculty, staff, […]