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   <title>Did you read</title>
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   <id>tag:www.umbc.edu,2011:/blogs/oue//76.15157</id>
   
   <published>2011-07-25T18:55:59Z</published>
   <updated>2011-07-25T19:00:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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....</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[<em>Outcasts United</em>? Find out who else did. Talk about the campus book on <strong>Monday, August 29 at 3 p.m.</strong> Ask your Woolie where your discussion will be. ]]>
      
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   <title>After you move in...</title>
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   <id>tag:www.umbc.edu,2011:/blogs/oue//76.15156</id>
   
   <published>2011-07-25T18:43:33Z</published>
   <updated>2011-07-25T18:55:06Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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....</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[Find out about the<a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/index.php"> Office of Undergraduate Education</a>. <strong>Open House</strong> Wednesday, August 31, 2 p.m. Administration Building, Room 911. Inside information on making the most of your time at UMBC. ]]>
      
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   <title>New to UMBC?</title>
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   <published>2011-07-25T18:31:17Z</published>
   <updated>2011-07-25T18:41:32Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[Check out these courses, which meet GEP requirements and are designed for freshmen and transfer students in their first semester at UMBC:
<strong>FYS 101 S Creating Stories about Times of Change</strong> - This course explores common themes in both adolescence and aging, stages in life that can transform a person’s sense of identity.
<strong>IHU</strong> <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/ihu/IHUCurrentCourses.html">Y Sections</a> - a great way to add a credit and jump-start your UMBC career
<strong>Just for <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/fys/tranferStudents.html">Transfer Students</a></strong> courses in IS, CS, and MLLI

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   <title>Start now to find research opportunities</title>
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   <id>tag:www.umbc.edu,2011:/blogs/oue//76.15082</id>
   
   <published>2011-06-07T13:04:01Z</published>
   <updated>2011-06-07T13:08:16Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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....</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[Any major, any year, even <strong>students new to UMBC</strong> can find <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/index.html">research</a> and independent creative opportunities. Free how-to session, Wednesday September 7 at noon in Admin 911. ]]>
      
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   <title>Sneak a Peek!</title>
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   <id>tag:www.umbc.edu,2011:/blogs/oue//76.14898</id>
   
   <published>2011-04-15T13:20:33Z</published>
   <updated>2011-04-15T13:23:25Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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....</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[Check out these <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/URCAD/SneakPeek2011.html">student presentations</a> 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. ]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>CSI at UMBC</title>
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   <id>tag:www.umbc.edu,2011:/blogs/oue//76.14897</id>
   
   <published>2011-04-15T13:09:18Z</published>
   <updated>2011-04-15T13:10:56Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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....</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      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. 
      
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   <title>Summer 2011 NIST SURF applications are out</title>
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   <published>2010-10-19T13:15:02Z</published>
   <updated>2010-10-19T13:21:50Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Science, Engineering, Math, and Computer Science students check out the paid summer research fellowship at <a href="http://www.nist.gov/surfgaithersburg/upload/apchklst2.pdf">NIST</a>. If you are considering applying to this program,<strong> sign up now</strong> for more information by e-mailing mcglynn@umbc.edu. Ten <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/ResearchProfiles.htm">UMBC students</a> were research fellows at NIST last summer. Students in all years as well as graduating seniors may apply to this summer research program.  ]]>
      
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   <title>Employers Looking for Science Students</title>
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   <published>2010-10-18T16:15:03Z</published>
   <updated>2010-10-18T16:17:15Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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      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
      
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   <title>Wish you had help preparing for grad school?</title>
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   <published>2010-10-07T19:38:18Z</published>
   <updated>2010-10-07T19:44:45Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[Check out the <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/mcnair/">McNair Scholars</a> 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. <strong>Pick up application today in MP room 213</strong>.]]>
      
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   <title>Discover Research Opportunities for Undergraduates</title>
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   <id>tag:www.umbc.edu,2010:/blogs/oue//76.13895</id>
   
   <published>2010-10-07T14:21:29Z</published>
   <updated>2010-10-07T14:28:14Z</updated>
   
   <summary>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...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[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 <strong>Friday, October 22 at noon</strong> in Lecture Hall 3 in the Administration Building. <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/ResearchProfiles.htm">These students</a> found valuable research experiences. You can, too. Now is the time to select your research location for<a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/opportunities/summer.html"> Summer 2011</a>. Find out how to get a great placement.  ]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>For Students Interested in MD/PhD Programs</title>
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   <published>2010-09-30T18:58:17Z</published>
   <updated>2010-09-30T19:00:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Plan to attend the MD/PhD Roadshow on Monday, October 4 at 12 noon in LH 3. MD/PhD program directors from Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland Baltimore, and University of Pennsylvania will be here to meet with students. The event is...</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      Plan to attend the MD/PhD Roadshow on Monday, October 4 at 12 noon in LH 3. MD/PhD program directors from Johns Hopkins, University of Maryland Baltimore, and University of Pennsylvania will be here to meet with students. The event is open to the campus. 
      
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<entry>
   <title>Performance Art at UMBC</title>
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   <published>2010-09-15T19:24:31Z</published>
   <updated>2010-09-15T19:37:53Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Visual and Performing Arts student Theresa Columbus will be performing her piece &quot;The Artist Statement&quot; in the Fine Arts Amphitheater September 16 and 17 at 7 PM. She says, &quot;You will be both outside and inside, and you might be...</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[Visual and Performing Arts student <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/URA/10-11ScholarsAbstracts.html#TheresaColumbus">Theresa Columbus</a> will be performing her piece "The Artist Statement" in the Fine Arts Amphitheater September 16 and 17 at 7 PM. She says, "You will be both outside and inside, and you might be amazed." Check out this action in the Amphitheater on the "construction" side of the Fine Arts building. ]]>
      
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   <title>Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed</title>
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   <published>2010-09-14T14:47:34Z</published>
   <updated>2010-09-14T14:54:34Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Join an active research team. This work focuses on the factors and conditions that create and maximize success for underrepresented groups in engineering and IT majors and fields. Undergraduate Research Assistant positions are for five hours per week for both...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Join an active research team. This work focuses on the factors and conditions that create and maximize success for underrepresented groups in engineering and IT majors and fields. Undergraduate Research Assistant positions are for <strong>five hours per week</strong> for both fall and spring semester. Unpaid, but <strong>may earn</strong> <strong>academic credit</strong>. Research assistants must have  at least a 3.0 GPA and possess strong writing skills and the ability to work both independently and as a team member. Must be willing to learn EndNote software and be available to meet with the other members of the research team. Some experience with using the UMBC library’s online search procedures and familiarity with APA citation style preferred. <strong>Apply through UMBCworks</strong>. For more information Dr. Susan Martin, <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/cwit/">CWIT</a> Associate Director, susan@umbc.edu, phone: (410) 455-3109]]>
      
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   <title>CS/EE students needed as researchers</title>
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   <published>2010-09-13T14:53:03Z</published>
   <updated>2010-09-13T14:56:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Junior or Senior computer science/electrical engineering undergraduates needed to help in developing operant conditioning experimental apparatus for use in biology/psychology experiments with birds. Must have Matlab programming skills and familiarity with basic computer and electronic hardware. Circuit-building skills and previous...</summary>
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      <![CDATA[Junior or Senior computer science/electrical engineering undergraduates needed to help in <strong>d</strong><strong>eveloping operant conditioning experimental apparatus</strong> for use in biology/psychology experiments with birds. <strong>Must have Matlab programming skills</strong> and familiarity with basic computer and electronic hardware. <strong>Circuit-building skills and previous experience with signal processing a plus</strong>. Students will assist in building experimental hardware and in programming Tucker-Davis signal processing modules (http://www.tdt.com/) to interface with experimental hardware.  A variety of designs are anticipated, which may lead to several different student projects involving independent study credit (399 or 499). If interested, please contact Dr. Bernie Lohr (blohr “at” umbc.edu).]]>
      
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   <title>Suggest the next campus book on Facebook</title>
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   <published>2010-09-13T12:23:01Z</published>
   <updated>2010-09-13T12:34:21Z</updated>
   
   <summary>What should new UMBC students read next year? Nominate the book you think would be best for the New Student Book Experience. Now you can nominate on Facebook. Once you suggest a book, you can choose to post your suggestion...</summary>
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      <name>Janet McGlynn</name>
      
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      <![CDATA[What should new UMBC students read next year? Nominate the book you think would be best for the <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/book/">New Student Book Experience</a>. Now you can <a href="http://apps.facebook.com/umbcbooksuggest/">nominate on Facebook</a>. Once you suggest a book, you can choose to post your suggestion on Facebook and ask your friends to also suggest books. New students this year really liked The Translator. Can we find something just as engaging for next year? There is also a non-Facebook <a href="http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/book/nomform.html">online form</a> for nominations.  ]]>
      
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