Students from McDonogh High School’s Chemical Engineering class visited the Department of Chemical, Biochemical and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) on February 27th. They toured lab spaces, heard from faculty and students about their innovative research, and learned about CBEE’s academic program. They were accompanied by Dr. Melanie Batarseh, an Upper School Science Teacher, and Jennifer Little, an Academic Dean.

The visit began with Dr. Marten, the Chair of CBEE, sharing insights about the department’s academic offerings and research projects. McDonogh students shared about the chemical engineering projects they were working on and asked questions about CBEE. COEIT Advisor, Hailey Turney, joined to give an overview of the application process for the CBEE program. Students enjoyed breakfast and won UMBC swag by answering questions about CBEE.

Then, students toured the laboratories of Dr. Josephson, Dr. Almodovar, and Dr. Hennigan. During the tours, ongoing research projects were discussed, equipment demonstrations were given, and lab samples were passed around to inspire curiosity amongst students.

This visit was a great opportunity for high school students to connect with CBEE faculty and students, explore potential engineering career paths, and better understand the real-world impact of chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering.

Name:
Marilin Argueta-Osorio

Pronouns:
She/Her

Semester of Internship:
Fall 2024

Major:
Media and Communication Studies

Current Class Level:
Senior

This semester I completed a(n)...:
Internship

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name):
UMBC Division of Professional Studies

Location of the Organization (City, State):
Baltimore, MD

Title of position:
Marketing Intern

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:
I work for the UMBC Division of Professional Studies as a marketing intern. This department is broad but I specifically work with the Summer/Winter Session programs and Summer Enrichment Academy (SEA). My day-to-day responsibilities include crafting posts to promote featured Summer/Winter courses, events happening around campus, and deadline alerts. Alongside these posts, I work on posts that explain how to apply, when to register, and information on certain programs offered. In my role, I've created a couple of new templates to display this information. I spend a lot of time researching and designing. At the end of the week, I upload all my work to an application called AirTable. For the Winter Session, my supervisors and I brainstormed ideas of content that could be posted during that period to diversify the content. We came up with "Ideas to Stay Busy" and a couple of story posts to engage with audiences. For SEA, I use an application called Buffer to plan and schedule posts. I've created reels to promote courses and increase registrations for this program. I love that I can think outside the box in my role!

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I heard of this position in the spring of 2024 through one of my coworkers. She was graduating that semester and told me her supervisor was looking for applicants for her position. Per her recommendation, I received an email detailing the role and responsibilities. Four days later, I submitted my application by emailing my resume and cover letter. That same day I received an email to schedule an interview!

What resources did you use to find your current experience?
Networking with a student staff employee.

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?
My favorite part of this position is finding ways to engage with audiences via trending content and creating new templates. I love that my organization includes many programs and the feedback I receive on my work! I love that there is a sense of collaboration.

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
I believe I have made an impact through my work by bringing new and creative ideas to the table. I go beyond my daily tasks and find ways to evolve our social media pages. If I find something that can be tweaked to fit our changing audience, I research what can be done and present a solution.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice is to talk with your friends and coworkers about internships. Sometimes, internships are a little hidden so asking around can help uncover them! Additionally, if your major sends emails about internships/jobs look into it.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.
I love that I can create content and receive feedback to elevate what I design. Collaborating allows me to see what I missed and gain knowledge on what I can do in the future. The Career Center helped me tailor my resume to the job. Also, I was able to see examples of cover letters, which was helpful in writing mine.

Enjoy breakfast with other UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There isn't a better way to start your day!

GMC will be hosted every Tuesday morning from 8:30am to 10:30am (this week at True Grit’s from 8:30am to 10:00am). It is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.

Gold Cards are a one-time per academic year purchase and are available to be purchased at every GMC with cash only.

Gold Cards at $5 for Commuters

$10 for Residential & Graduate Students 

**if you purchased a Gold Card in Fall 2024 then it is still valid! 

This event is open for full participation by all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected category under applicable federal law, state law, and the University's nondiscrimination policy.