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July 25, 2011

Did you read

Outcasts United? Find out who else did. Talk about the campus book on Monday, August 29 at 3 p.m. Ask your Woolie where your discussion will be.

After you move in...

Find out about the Office of Undergraduate Education. Open House Wednesday, August 31, 2 p.m. Administration Building, Room 911. Inside information on making the most of your time at UMBC.

New to UMBC?

Check out these courses, which meet GEP requirements and are designed for freshmen and transfer students in their first semester at UMBC:
FYS 101 S Creating Stories about Times of Change - This course explores common themes in both adolescence and aging, stages in life that can transform a person’s sense of identity.
IHU Y Sections - a great way to add a credit and jump-start your UMBC career
Just for Transfer Students courses in IS, CS, and MLLI

June 7, 2011

Start now to find research opportunities

Any major, any year, even students new to UMBC can find research and independent creative opportunities. Free how-to session, Wednesday September 7 at noon in Admin 911.

April 15, 2011

Sneak a Peek!

Check out these student presentations scheduled for http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/URCAD/URCAD2011.html. Wednesday, April 27 from 9:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the University Center and Fine Arts Building.

CSI at UMBC

Entering freshmen check out summer CSI at UMBC. Enroll in Collegiate Success Institute to earn college credit this summer and prepare for a great freshman year.

October 19, 2010

Summer 2011 NIST SURF applications are out

Science, Engineering, Math, and Computer Science students check out the paid summer research fellowship at NIST. If you are considering applying to this program, sign up now for more information by e-mailing mcglynn@umbc.edu. Ten UMBC students were research fellows at NIST last summer. Students in all years as well as graduating seniors may apply to this summer research program.

October 18, 2010

Employers Looking for Science Students

Engineering; BIOL; CHEM; CMPE; CMSC; ENGM; IS; MATH;BINF; ECON ; FIEC; PHYS; BTEC; ENCH; ENEE, all science majors

You Are Invited to a Diversity Recruitment Event
ALL Students are Welcome to Attend

Tuesday, October 26, 2010
5:30pm-8:00pm
University Center Ballroom
Register Today: http://careers.umbc.edu/news_events/diversity.php.
This is an excellent opportunity to networking with top employers who want to hire students in your major, including

· Constellation Energy Group
· CSC
· National Security Agency
· SRA International Inc.
· T. Rowe Price
· Target
· General Electric Company
· Osiris Therapeutics
· Osiris Therapeutics, Inc.
· Morgan Stanley
· NRD Philadelphia Officer Recruiting
· Accenture
· Space Telescope Science Institute
· U.S. Department of State
· Federal Highway Administration

October 7, 2010

Wish you had help preparing for grad school?

Check out the McNair Scholars program, accepting applications until October 29. McNair scholars conduct research in their field (including social sciences and humanities), present at national conferences, and prepare strong graduate school applications. Must be sophomore or above and have at least a 2.7 GPA. Pick up application today in MP room 213.

Discover Research Opportunities for Undergraduates

You can join a research team or design your own research or creative project, starting now. Learn how at the Undergraduate Research Consultation held on Friday, October 22 at noon in Lecture Hall 3 in the Administration Building. These students found valuable research experiences. You can, too. Now is the time to select your research location for Summer 2011. Find out how to get a great placement.