UMBC Graduate School Welcome
Join Us!
Join us for our Graduate School Welcome Event!
Date: Friday, August 23, 2024Time: 12:30 pm - 5 pm
Location: Retriever Activities Center (RAC)
Schedule:
- Guest speakers including UMBC's president, Dr. Valerie Sheares Ashby and the Dean of the Graduate School
- Information Fair with campus organizations and offices - ask your questions and learn about the services they provide!
- Free Appetizers
- Self-Guided Campus Tour
This event is not mandatory for new graduate students but it will be a great way to meet other students and get acquainted with campus.
All new Fall 2024 graduate students are welcome! One ticket per student.
Our campus photographer will be present at this event.
More information to come via email. Email Megan Hays with any questions - digme1@umbc.edu
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Location: 5523 Research Park Drive | Suite 230 | Baltimore, MD
Please join us for our Welcome Week Open House to meet and network with students in our programs, talk to faculty, and learn more about the Erickson School. Light refreshments will be served.
Please RSVP by Tuesday, September 3rd.
Parking behind the building is free!
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Louise Murray at
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Leading Age's Summer Enrichment Program is a 10-week immersive internship experience that's hosted at one of our 5,400+ member communities. The program is designed to provide undergraduate and graduate students the unique opportunity to obtain real-world experience in aging services.
Who is Eligible?
We're recruiting a diverse pool of graduate and undergraduate students who are nearing the end of their studies - a minimum of two years completed toward a bachelor's degree is required.
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Thu, 02 May 2024 06:49:14 -0400
Beyond the Resume
Professional Development
Beyond the Resume: Crafting Your Path with Powerful Statements, Interview Mastery, and More
GSA Emerging Scholars and Professional Organization (ESPO) - Professional Development Webinar Series
- Date: Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Time: 1:00 EST
- Location: Virtual
In today's competitive job market, your resume is just the beginning. Join us for an engaging session where we delve into the strategies that go beyond the resume, focusing on crafting powerful personal statements and mastering the art of interviews. Learn how to effectively communicate your skills, experiences, and aspirations through compelling statements that will resonate with your potential employers. Discover techniques to showcase your strengths and stand out from the crowd during interviews, whether in-person or virtual. This session is designed to empower you to craft your career path with confidence and clarity, equipping you with the tools needed to succeed beyond the confines of a traditional resume. This session will be moderated by Lee Ann Steffen Ferguson, PhD, Director of Graduate Programs, Clinical Assistant Professor at The Erickson School of Aging Studies, University of Maryland, and co-lead of the webinar taskforce.
Register Here! https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAlfumsrjMuHNV2ssopvA4lapNx__-OukL4#/registration
*** This webinar is free, but space is limited. Pre-registration is required through the registration link provided above. Please contact ESPO at espo@geron.org for any questions or further information. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing additional information about joining the webinar.
Panelists
- Dr. Sakshi Bhargava
- Senior Programmer and Data Analyst
- Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment group with RTI Health Solutions
- Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan
- Director of Gerontology Institute
- Professor of Gerontology
- Georgia State University
- Dr. Jamie Rausch
- Assistant Professor
- Indiana University School of Nursing
Panelist Bios
Dr. Sakshi Bhargava is a Senior Programmer and Data Analyst in the Patient-Centered Outcomes Assessment group with RTI Health Solutions. Dr. Bhargava has over 10 years of academic and professional experience in data collection and management of small and large-scale studies, development and implementation of research study protocols, conducting psychometric analyses using social science and health research data, and performing longitudinal statistical analyses, including structure equation modeling and multilevel modeling analyses. Additionally, Dr. Bhargava is experienced in conducting focus group interviews. Dr. Bhargava has several publications and presentations in the fields of psychology and nursing. Some of her work has been published in the Journal of Aging & Mental Health, The Journals of Gerontology. Series B, Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences, Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, PLOS One, and Gerontology.
Dr. Jennifer Craft Morgan is the Director of and Professor in the Gerontology Institute at Georgia State University. Her research focuses on jobs and careers, attempting to understand how policy, population, workplace and individual level factors shape how work is experienced and how work is organized across care settings. She is a national expert on recruitment, training, and retention of direct care workers. Dr. Morgan has led several major evaluation efforts focused on sharing lessons learned, in real-time, to inform and improve model development for practice and education-based intervention work. Her interdisciplinary research contributes to several disciplines including gerontology, health services, nursing, and sociology. She has published in high-ranking journals such as the The Gerontologist, and in top-tier specialty journals such as Social Science and Medicine, Work, Employment and Society, Health Services Research and Journal of the American Medical Association, as well as in more applied outlets intended to reach practitioners.
Dr. Jamie Rausch is an Assistant Professor at Indiana University School of Nursing (IUSON) on the Fort Wayne campus. Dr. Rausch’s program of research is focused on adipose tissue dysregulation through the effects of the adipokines: leptin and adiponectin that regulate inflammation. Rausch serves the university and nursing profession in several ways: at IUSON - Tenure Track Search & Selection Committee Member, Fort Wayne Campus Faculty Development Coordinator, Fort Wayne Research & Scholarly Activity Co-chair, Midwest Nurses Research Society Membership Committee Chair, in addition to many others. Dr. Rausch has presented at a variety of national and international conferences and has been published in peer-reviewed journals. She received her doctorate in nursing science at Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio.
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Tue, 09 Apr 2024 14:53:31 -0400
Resume to CV Workshop
Join Us!
Resume to CV Workshop
Join us for a Resume to CV Workshop led by Dr. Rowena B. Winkler, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Graduate Student Career Development at the Career Center. From 1-2PM, gain valuable insights on transforming your resume into a compelling curriculum vitae. See you there!
Details
- Date: April 18, 2024
- Time: 1-2:00PM
- Location: The Commons, 331
Learn about Wisdom Weavers!
Date: April 8, 2024Time: 12:00 - 2:00PM
Location: The Commons
Come see us in the commons across from the UMBC bookstore next Monday, April 8th, and learn more about our group, Wisdom Weavers! The elections for the 2024-2025 school year will be held during the week of April 22 to April 26. If you are interested, these positions are a great way to get involved on campus and with older persons in the local community! We will be there from 12:00 - 2:00PM with some goodies, and we encourage you to stop by!
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Research Symposium 2024
Showcase your Academic Success - RSVP to Present!
GEARS and GSSC are excited to invite you to the upcoming Research Symposium, where you can showcase your latest research, recent conference presentations, and publications. Don't miss this opportunity to share your work and connect with fellow researchers!
Event Details
- Date: April 4, 2024
- Time: 10:00 to 12:00PM
- Location: University Center, 310
Summary
We will have a lunch gathering and an awards ceremony after the Symposium. It's a great chance to network and celebrate each other's achievements. This is a great opportunity for students to see their peer's work in their research endeavors.
How to Participate
Contact
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Fri, 29 Mar 2024 17:59:16 -0400
Paid Summer Internship Opportunity!
Civic Works
Paid Summer Internship Opportunity!
Civic Works, in partnership with 12 aging organizations in Baltimore, is hosting the Summer Experience in Aging program. This program offers paid internships to up to 20 students every summer, and those who complete the program receive an educational stipend that can used toward school fees or loans.
The goal of this program is to introduce students to careers in aging, which may be of interest to those pursuing a human services, aging, social work, etc. degree or anyone curious about what a career in aging entails.
Please find attached the program flyer and a link to the Eventbrite page, where students can register for our virtual internship fair on April 9, 2024 from 11:00 - 1:00PM.
Questions? Contact:
Molly Wisniewski (She/Her)
Associate Director of Elder Services
Civic Works
Phone Number: (410) 983 - 9464
Elder Services Office: (410) 826 - 5955
3501 Brehms Lane
Baltimore, MD 21213
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Thu, 28 Mar 2024 11:44:24 -0400
Decade of Healthy Aging
News Flash!
The Regional Launch of the 2023 UN Decade of Healthy Ageing Progress Report in the Americas
A Webinar!
Date: April 2, 2024
Time: 10:00 - 11:30 EST
Format: Online; with simulatenous interpretation in English, Portuguese, and Spanish
In November 2023, UN agencies published a progress report on the UN Decade of Healthy Aging - celebrating the work that's been done in the first three years of the UN Decade, and highlighting where we need to do more to add life to years.
Now it's time to zoom in on the Region of the Americas. Join the launch of the 2023 UN Decade of Healthy Aging Progress Report in the Americas (Here: https://www.decadeofhealthyageing.org/find-knowledge/resources/events/detail/launch-in-the-region-of-the-americas-of-the-2023-progress-report-of-the-decade-of-healthy-aging-(2021-2030) to learn about how states in the region are formulating new policies, strategies, and frameworks to advance the commitments of the UN Decade - and how we can accelerate implementation over the next three years.
Register Here!
https://www.decadeofhealthyageing.org/find-knowledge/resources/events/detail/launch-in-the-region-of-the-americas-of-the-2023-progress-report-of-the-decade-of-healthy-aging-(2021-2030)
Visit the UN Decade's Progress Report Hub:
https://www.decadeofhealthyageing.org/about/secretariat/progress-report-2023?searchQuery=progress+report
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Course Offerings - FALL 2024
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Fall 2024 Course Information
Course: Social and Economic Context of Aging (AGNG 600)Instructor: Dr. Laura Allen
Instructor Permission: No
Credits: 3CR - online
Description: This course presents an overview of the many changes at all levels, from the individual to societal, driven by the aging of the population in the United States. An interdisciplinary synthesis is the basis for understanding normal human aging in a cultural and community context and examining the harmful effects of stereotypes and ageism.
Course: Policy Foundations of Aging Services (AGNG 604)
Instructor: Dr. Leanne Clark-Shirley
Instructor Permission: No
Credits: 3CR - online
Description: This course covers two main tracks.
- Analyzing the theoretical foundations of public policy, including problem identification, policy development, and strategic planning for successful implementation.
- Emphasizing current policy issues impacting older adults and service-providing organizations.
Course: Implementation of Innovations in Dementia Care Services (AGNG 622)
Instructor: Patricia Hagan & Dr. Lee Ann Ferguson
Instructor Permission: No
Credits: 3CR - online
Description: This course expands on learners' knowledge of Alzheimer's and dementia, and focuses on existing innovative solutions, encouraging analysis, and the teaching of methods for similar solutions in learners' organizations. It covers a broad range of products and services, the development of an implementation plan, and an understanding of the tools needed to support dementia care and those living with dementia.
Course: Strategy, Marketing, and Service Delivery (AGNG 624)
Instructor: Dr. Lee Ann Ferguson
Instructor Permission: No
Credits: 3CR - online
Description: This course examines the role of strategy in successful organizations. Insights into how to identify/develop an organization's strategy and to understand its implications for execution and marketing are explored. The need for in-depth analysis of broad environmental forces and the anticipation of future developments are stressed. It considers how government, technology, and other environmental factors can impact organizational performance, and how leaders can strengthen their organization's abilities to deal with such factors.
Course: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Design I (AGNG 638)
Instructor: Dr. Meldrena Chapin
Instructor Permission: No
Credits: 3CR - online
Description: This is the first of two courses covering Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Design. Entrepreneurship I has a primary emphasis on the business or 'for-profit' components of the endeavor and includes consideration of both Innovation as well as Design. Entrepreneurship II focuses on Entrepreneurial efforts and approaches within an existing organization (with an emphasis on nonprofit organizations) - including organizational leadership and governance.
Course: Correlation and Review - Capstone (AGNG 662)
Instructor: Dr. Lee Ann Ferguson
Instructor Permission: Yes
Description: This course serves as the capstone of the curriculum. The intent is for students to bear an interdisciplinary approach using the knowledge, skills, and abilities they have learned in the fields of aging, management, and policy.
Course: Independent Study (AGNG 699)
Instructor: Dr. Lee Ann Ferguson
Instructor Permission: Yes
Description: This is a course in independent reading for M.A. students, and is supervised by a staff member. The purpose is to allow students to study a topic of interest that is not available from the existing course offerings. Credit is variable, reflecting the varied scope of student projects.
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