International Community Building Through Dance and Film: Discussion & screening of the film “El Movimiento” from Mexico

• Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
• Monday, November 15

This panel will discuss film dance, international collaboration and co-creation.

That’s Awkward: Identifying Awkward Phrases through Sentence and Paragraph Structure

• Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
• Monday, November 15

Writing Workshop for international students that focuses on paragraph structure, sentence structure, and identifying and fixing awkward phrasing.

Study Abroad 101

• Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
• Monday, November 15

These introductory sessions cover everything you need to know to start the process of studying abroad including how to choose a program, how to pay for it, and how credits transfer.

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Tuesday, November 16

ELI Global Café

• Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 16

The UMBC ELI Global Café gives a place meet and speak with people from around the world who love cultural exchange. It is also a special place to hear different cultures and histories through fun topics and activities.

Deutsch macht Spass!

• Time: 1 – 2 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 16

Interactive games (kahoot, German board games) showcasing German culture.

Discover Education Abroad!

• Time: 2 – 3 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 16

Stop by and see Education Abroad to learn more about exciting programs and opportunities from EA staff and faculty representatives. There’s something for everyone!

Decolonizing Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

• Time: 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, November 16

World renowned scholar Professor Angel Lin will speak about what it means to teach English as a second or foreign language in a globalized world still dominated by the historical processes of imperialism and colonialism and the cultural and psychological aftermath of such processes. She will describe what is needed to interrupt the working of the effects of these processes at the micro and macro levels of critical analysis and intervention in TESOL.

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Wednesday, November 17

American Passport Project

• Time 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 17

Stop by UC 331 to get information on how to get your passport and learn about study abroad options!

Practicing Feminists Methodologies Abroad (and at Home)

• Time: 10 – 11 a.m.
• Wednesday, November 17

This panel will discuss topics related to: feminismo, research abroad, linguistic barriers, feminist methodologies, ethics of doing research abroad

Teaching and Research Abroad: Three Economists’ Perspectives

• Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
• Wednesday, November 17

Description: Coming Soon!

Study Abroad 101

• Time: 11 a.m. – Noon
• Wednesday, November 17

These introductory sessions cover everything you need to know to start the process of studying abroad including how to choose a program, how to pay for it, and how credits transfer.

True Grits: Global Street Food Fest! (Lunch)

• Time: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 17

Description coming soon!

Finding and Creating Community Away from Home

• Time: 4 – 5 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 17

Finding and Creating Community Away from Home is a facilitated conversation among international students and students who have studied abroad or intend to do so. The conversation will focus on how participants have been or hope to be able to form meaningful connections and make contributions in their temporary communities (geographic, campus, etc.).

Fulbright English Teaching Assistant & English Language Fellow Program

• Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 17

Current TESOL MA students and recent alumni are welcome to an information session for U.S. State Department opportunities to teach English overseas – the Fulbright U.S. Student English Teaching Assistant Program and the English Language Fellows Program. Alumni of these program will be in attendance to speak to their experiences!

International Short Film Screening

• Time: 7:30-9 p.m.
• Wednesday, November 17

4-ILE language cluster Chinese, French, Spanish and Japanese will get together to screen and briefly diccuss short films in the target languages with English subtitles

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Thursday, November 18

Afghanistan Twenty Years Later: How everything has changed & nothing has changed

• Noon – 1 p.m.
• Thursday, November 18

This panel will provide with a brief overview of the recent history of Afghanistan as it relates to the current situation, starting from the 1979 invasion of the Soviet Union, the 1989 withdrawal and consequent civil war, the 1995 takeover of the Taliban, their defeat in 2001 by the U.S. and coalition force, followed by the 20 years of ongoing war in Afghanistan from which the U.S. just withdrew in late August. Afterwards, the panel will begin an open discussion about current issues facing Afghanistan today.

Approaches to Intercultural Research: Big Data Media, Endangered Languages, & Global Citizenship

• Time: 1-2 p.m.
• Thursday, November 18

This panel will speak about applying intercultural research to develop intercultural communication training models and workshops and how it leads to global citizenship. They will also discuss the process of researching lesser-known languages and collaborating with researchers in France to compare T.V. shows in France and the U.S.

Study Abroad 101

• Time: 3 – 4 p.m.
• Thursday, November 18

These introductory sessions cover everything you need to know to start the process of studying abroad including how to choose a program, how to pay for it, and how credits transfer.

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Friday, November 19

Saying Thanks Around the World

• Time: Noon-2 p.m.
• Friday, November 19

Student will meet virtually, and express gratitude in many different words and gestures used around the world to relay this message and show to others.

Immigration Options After Graduation

• Time: 3-4:30 p.m.
• Friday, November 19

Learn about immigration options for after graduation, such as H-1B and Permanent Residency, from an accomplished immigration attorney.

We are already half way through the week! This Friday we will be having our Weekly Work Session at 3PM on our Discord. Feel free to swing by and see what we are up to. See you there.

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Just a friendly reminder that elections are still ongoing. We have open positions for Treasurer and First Year Representative. Both of these look great on resumes, and are a great way to be more involved with out chapter. If you are interested in running please send an email to UMBC.EWB@gmail.com. We can't wait for you to join us.

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Our date for the Habitat for Humanity project has been moved. The event is now taking place on Saturday December 4th from 8AM to 3PM. This is an off campus event taking place in Aberdeen. If you are interested in helping please fill out this link by Sunday November 28th. This is a great volunteer service opportunity and we really hope you join us. See you there.

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Thursday, November 18th, 2021 starting at 5:00 pm. 

GWST 210: Introduction to Critical Sexuality Studies is taught by Dr. Kate Drabinski and meets either the Culture or Social Science GEP requirement. 

GWST 310: Gender and Inequality in America is taught by Dr. Katie Kein and meets the Arts and Humanities requirement.

GWST 323: Gender and Sitcoms is taught by Dr. Susan McCully and also meets the Arts and Humanities requirement.

We look forward to "seeing" you in class this winter!

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UMBC computer science graduate students now gain an introduction to quantum algorithms in the required core course CMSC-641 Design and Analysis of Algorithms.  Professor Alan T. Sherman and his colleagues–including Professors Sam Lomonaco (computer science) and Linda Oliva (education)—are piloting a two-week unit on quantum algorithms.  With support from a Hrabowski Innovation Fund award, the team created six modules, each comprising a video, hands-on activities, and readings.  Using the flipped classroom, students watch the videos before coming to class prepared to engage actively in programming the QUIRK quantum circuit simulator and the IBM Q quantum computer using the Qiskit software development kit.

Quantum algorithms running on quantum computers offer the potential to solve complex problems with dramatically reduced execution time and energy consumption. For example, Shor’s quantum algorithm for factoring integers runs in polynomial time, faster than any known algorithm for classical computers. Shor’s algorithm offers the future potential to break the widely-used RSA cryptosystem. Whereas classical computers use discrete 1’s and 0’s to perform calculations, quantum computers use Q-bits, which involve complex numbers and can simultaneously be 0 or 1.

Based on quantum physics, quantum computers operate in a strange universe that includes the curious and potentially useful effects of superposition and entanglement. In pursuit of transformative potential advantages, government and private industry are investing significantly in quantum computer technologies.  All computer science students need to know about these vital emerging technologies.

Whereas there exist full courses in quantum computation or quantum algorithms, Sherman’s innovation is to develop a two-week unit focused sharply on quantum algorithms targeted at computer science graduate students.  The unit highlights three quantum algorithms: Deutsch-Jozsa, Simon, and Shor. To keep the unit manageable within 15 hours of work per week per student, the unit focuses sharply on background sufficient to understand the fundamentals of these three algorithms.

Additional members of the team include graduate students Marc Laczin and Siddharth Chandrasekaran, and Dr. Omar Shehab (IBM), a former Ph.D. student of Dr. Lomonaco.