business tips education articles new tips business education opportunities finance tips education deposit money tips making education art loan tips education deposits make tips your education home good income tips outcome education issue medicine tips education drugs market tips money education trends self tips roof education repairing market tips education online secure skin tips education tools wedding tips education jewellery newspaper tips for education magazine geo tips education places business tips education design Car tips and education Jips production tips education business ladies tips cosmetics education sector sport tips and education fat burn vat tips insurance education price fitness tips education program furniture tips at education home which tips insurance education firms new tips devoloping education technology healthy tips education nutrition dress tips education up company tips education income insurance tips and education life dream tips education home create tips new education business individual tips loan education form cooking tips education ingredients which tips firms education is good choosing tips most education efficient business comment tips on education goods technology tips education business secret tips of education business company tips education redirects credits tips in education business guide tips for education business cheap tips insurance education tips selling tips education abroad protein tips education diets improve tips your education home security tips education importance

Office of Undergraduate Education

Undergraduate Research Archives

Student Research Award Applications Accepted

Undergraduates planning independent research or creative work for the summer or next academic year can apply for up to $1,500 to support their work. Start now to have a competitive application ready by the March 3 deadline.

Undergraduate Research in Ancient Studies

The exhibit, "New Perspectives on Old Views", is now on display in the
Albin O. Kuhn Library Rotunda. Ancient Studies majors, Katie Bentz, Sarah
Carney, Catherine Pasqualoni, and Christina Ross, curated this exhibit,
selecting 19th-century photographs in the holdings of Special Collections
and more recent photographs taken by Ancient Studies students and faculty.
The subject of the photographs are classical temples of Athens.

How to Win Funding

Interested in an Undergraduate Research Award of up to $1,500 to support your independent research, scholarship, or creative work next year? Learn how to write a competitive two-page proposal. Monday, February 15, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. in Sondheim 105.

Students Needed for Summer Research

Seeking Biology or GES student to work full time on outdoor summer research on the Eastern Shore for credit or pay. Looking for two students with basic computer skills. Prior GIS/GPS experience a plus as well as any outdoor field experience. For details contact Dr. Bernard Lohr. blohr@umbc.edu. For other summer research opportunities, go to http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/opportunities/summer.html

Immediate Research Opportunity - Health Care

Paid research in HAPP starting immediately. Apply by e-mail this weekend. Sophomore with 3.5 GPA and HAPP major preferred. Other majors and years OK if interested in health care research. Must have own transportation.

FEATURED RESEARCHER: Betty Irungu, Political Science

Read about Senior Betty Irungu and her research on ethnic identity in Kenya. Her study included analyzing the effect of the reforms in Kenya governance on citizenship in that country. Most unexpected part of doing research as an undergraduate, "my excitement in finding other scholars who share my interests!"

Archaeology Lab? In Baltimore?! Check it out.

Fridays at the Point
Join field archaeologist Esther Read for an afternoon in the archaeology lab at the Maritime Visitors Center in Fells Point from 1 to 5pm every Friday. No experience is necessary; we will work with you as you learn about what archaeologists do in the lab and how we interpret archaeological finds. Along the way we hope to meet some new friends and share our passion for the past with you. For more information, contact Esther Read.

Undergraduate Research News

On Facebook: Undergraduate Research @ UMBC. Become a fan. Read about student researchers. Hear about new opportunities.

Volunteer for URCAD

Sign up today to volunteer during Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day, Wednesday, April 28. Volunteers needed 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. E-mail your preferred time to mcglynn@umbc.edu . Learn about the great research done by fellow students, enjoy this dynamic event, and serve the UMBC community. Service groups welcome. Thank you!

Ever want to design your own musuem?

Franki Trout, Danielle Viens-Payne, and Kelly-Lynne Russell did! You can walk through their exhibition in Virtual Worlds. See a demonstration at URCAD on April 28, 10 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in UC 115.

Fighting Brain Tumors

Priyanka Bushana is studying aggressive brain tumors and how they can be made less resistant to chemotherapy. Learn about her work at URCAD. Wednesday, April 28, University Center Room 310, 1:45 to 2:00 p.m.

Studying (Gender) Abroad

Alyssa studied the politics of gendered law reform in the Caribbean. Sabah investigated resistance in the Indigenous communities of Australia. Sarah researched the impact of youth activism on gender dynamics in Mali. Do you want to hear fantastic stories from your peers? Are you curious about how to incorporate your interests into your study abroad experience? Come to this brownbag discussion. April 14th, 2010 12:00pm The Women's Center (Commons 004)

Do you have a high need for cognition?

"Need for cognition" is an enjoyment of and participation in effortful cognitive activities. UMBC undergraduate Tahira Mahdi investigated the relationship between high need for cognition and wearing glasses. What did she find? Ask her at URCAD on April 28 at 3:30 in UC 310.

Fruit Flies and Stem Cells

UMBC undergraduate Archana Murali has been studying the stem cells of fruit flies with Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano. Come to URCAD on April 28 and ask Achana what she has learned. She will present her results in the University Center Ballroom from 12:30 to 3:00p.m.

How effective is pre-implantation genetic screening?

What at the ethical considerations? Does it work? Ask Richard Blissett about his analysis of this issue. Come to URCAD, Wednesday April 28. Hear Richard's presentation at 3:45 p.m. Iin UC 312. Student researchers will be presenting throughout the day.

Tracking the Eastern Mud Turtle far and wide!

Ask Becca Reeves how she tailed the

Fighting Antibiotic Resistance

Antibiotic resistance is a growing problem. Experiments with E. coli may lead to ways to reduce this resistance. Asmara Qamar will explain the science at URCAD on Wednesday, April 28. Come to the poster areas in the University Center Ballrooom. Asmara will be there from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. Learn something new!

Virtual Reality Comes to URCAD

Do you have an avatar in Second Life or Virtual World? Have you visited the art gallery Life as Dance in Virtual World? Life as Dance was built by Franki L. Trout, Danielle Viens-Payne, Kelly-Lynne Russell for a UMBC honors seminar. To tour their museum, come to URCAD's newest venue, UC 115, on Wednesday April 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. You can also visit the virtual UMBC classroom where Virtual World construction is taught and try your hand at construction. Never heard of any of this? Get your first experience with virtual reality at URCAD.

Remember the double helix?

Is it possible to create new "letters" in the genetic alphabet? Should we? Why would we want to? Goldwater Scholar Nathaniel Kim can explain all this. Attend his URCAD talk on Wednesday, April 28 at 1:30 p.m. in UC 310. If you need to report on an URCAD presentation for a course assignment, this is a great choice. Nate will bring to life the complexities and possibilities of this research.

A Pico-what? How big is that?

James Gerity and Tyler Schmitz have designed a pico-satellite to study the structure of clouds. They will explain their work during the URCAD poster session, Wednesday, April 28 from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Poster Number 119. For a full URCAD schedule, go to www.umbc.edu/urcad.

NIH Research Opportunity

Four-day research-intensive program for college seniors at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Application deadline October 15. For students with strong academic standing who are from populations underrepresented in biomedical research. Held at NIH in Bethesda Feb 7 - 10, 2011. Travel, hotel, and meals paid.

Great Course for Researchers - Fall 2010

ENES 200: Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Wednesday from 4:30 -7:00pm.
Taught by a practicing entrepreneur, this course will cover topics such as
opportunity recognition, market assessment, feasibility plan, how to
structure a new venture, pricing strategies, legal issues, and financing
the product or service. Students will develop a business plan as part of
the course. The course is listed under Engineering Sciences in the
catalog and is open to ALL MAJORS.

New to UMBC?

Find out what the Office of Undergraduate Education can do for you. This Open House is for students new to UMBC. Learn about helpful first-year experiences, research opportunities open to new students, and pathways to outstanding academic success. Thursday, September 2 at 4 p.m. in Administration Building Room 911. www.umbc.edu/oue .

Undergraduate Research in Political Science

See what undergraduate David Pourshoushtari learned about public perceptions of Supreme Court justices. Learn how to find undergraduate research opportunities in the social science.

Researching Dance?

UMBC undergraduate Franki Trout received funding through an Undergraduate Research Award to study the ideas and principles of the Limón dance technique. Her research project involves mastering the Limón technique and the principles of fall and recovery, breath, suspension, and musicality that are characteristic of it. She is applying these ideas to her own artistic vision and creating a dance performance work that uses the principles of Limón technique in a new and exciting way. Are you a dancer or artist with an idea for an undergraduate research project? Read about how Franki came to apply for this award.

Math Lab and Writing Center: Where did they go?

The Math Lab and the Writing Center are two of the best UMBC resources for students.Drop in for help with formulas, functions, & beyond.Walk in with your next writing assignment for any class and get advice on how to make it shine. But where are they? Starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, September 14 the Math Lab and the Writing Center can be found on the first floor of the library, just behind the glass quiet area. If you prefer a regular appointment with a tutor to help you understand your class, go to www.umbc.edu/lrc and sign up for a tutor. Tutoring takes place in Academic IV B-wing, room 345. For A students and those who want to be: The Learning Resources Center.

Did you Like The Translator

The Translator by Daoud Hari was the New Student Book Experience (NSBE) book for 2010. Did you like it? Was it a good choice for welcoming new students to intellectual life at UMBC? What book would be just as good or better? Each year the book for NSBE is selected from nominations by students, faculty and staff. Review the goals and selection criteria for NSBE and nominate your favorite book today.

Travel to Turkey with Ancient Studies!

See the Greek and Roman cities of Miletus, Priene, Pergamum, and Ephesos. Visit the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi in Istanbul. Take a boat ride on the Bosphorus. All during Spring Break 2011. Students, faculty, and staff members are all welcome. The trip also can be taken as the course ANCS 301 for credit (Culture and Humanities). For more information on itinerary and pricing, email Mary Welsh (mwelsh@umbc.edu).

Suggest the next campus book on Facebook

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 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 online form for nominations.

CS/EE students needed as researchers

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 experience with signal processing a plus. 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).

Undergraduate Research Assistants Needed

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 fall and spring semester. Unpaid, but may earn academic credit. 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. Apply through UMBCworks. For more information Dr. Susan Martin, CWIT Associate Director, susan@umbc.edu, phone: (410) 455-3109

Performance Art at UMBC

Visual and Performing Arts student Theresa Columbus 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.

For Students Interested in MD/PhD Programs

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Links: Learning Resource Center | Women's Center | Sherman Scholars | Meyerhoff Scholars Program | Honors College

First-Year Programs | Academic Policy + Initiatives | Undergraduate Research | News | Giving | About + Contact