3 Minute Thesis Information Session by Scott Morgan In-person and Webex
 3-Minute Thesis Competition
Information Session and Training by Scott Morgan!

Are you ready to showcase your research in just 3 minutes? This is your chance to captivate an audience, enhance your presentation skills, and win amazing prizes! 

What’s 3MT? 
The 3-Minute Thesis (3MT) is a research communication competition that challenges graduate students to explain their research to a non-specialist audience—one slides, one powerful, concise talk!

Scott Morgan - The Morgan Group
Scott Morgan has been teaching leadership and communication for over 30 years. His seminars, workshops, retreats and private coaching support science institutions, think tanks, universities, corporations, peace and research organizations from around the world.

Why Participate?
  • Gain valuable feedback on your presentation skills
  • Build confidence and network with researchers
  • Represent UMBC at regional and national stages!
  • Prizes and certificates for top performers!
Coffee and Donuts will be provided!
Session will be held both in-person and webex. 
Register here!
Competition will be held in April 2024!
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Ouwen Dai shares his experiences as a computer science student with a focus on cybersecurity and his work as a Security Analyst at DoIT. He highlights the importance of practical experience and the opportunity to connect coursework with work opportunities in college. Ouwen emphasizes the detective nature of cybersecurity work and encourages new students to seek help and engage fully in their learning process.



Passion for Cybersecurity

He discusses his passion for cybersecurity, likening it to detective work. Ouwen enjoys solving puzzles and believes his interest in technology made cybersecurity an ideal field for him.


Experience at DoIT

Ouwen describes his time at DoIT as enriching, due to direct exposure to various tools that are relevant to the cybersecurity industry. He believes that this hands-on experience is crucial for his future career.


Advice for New Students

Ouwen advises new students not to hesitate to reach out for help. He emphasizes that college is a unique time for learning, and combining coursework with work experience can provide a competitive edge upon graduation.


Future Career Aspirations

Looking ahead, Ouwen aims to continue working in the cybersecurity field, with interests in defense contracting, startups, and penetration testing.


Click here to watch the full video!




For more information about UMBC’s cybersecurity initiatives, go to doit.umbc.edu/security.


Thank you Dustin Roddy, Manager of UMBC’s New Media Studio, for this great video!


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A message from our colleagues in the Center for Ethics and Values. Original post here. The Center for Democracy and Civic Life is co-sponsoring this program.

Thursday, November 7, 2024 · 7 - 8:30 PM
Fine Arts : Recital Hall

Join the Center for Ethics and Values for a public forum on 7 November 2024!

This event will be a moderated, informal discussion between three UMBC professors:
  • Mileah K. Kromer, Associate Professor of Political Science & Director of the Institute of Politics, UMBC
  • Michael Nance, Associate Professor of Philosophy, UMBC
  • Carolyn Forestiere, Professor of Political Science, UMBC
Following the discussion, we will invite the audience to join the conversation!

Preregistration is recommended, but not required.

Free sweet treats following the forum.

Questions? Please email ethics@umbc.edu

This event is presented by the Center for Ethics and Values
and co-sponsored by CAHSS,  Dresher Center for the Humanities; Institute of Politics; Center for Social Science Research; Center for Democracy and Civic Life; and Department of Political Science.
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As it is getting cold outside, please come tomorrow (Friday), Oct 25th to drop-off winter clothes to donate to UMBC community members and students who need them. We especially need gloves, men's coats, and hats - but please bring it all, scarves, women and childrens' clothes too!

If you would like to volunteer to help with the drive, please come too! 

Thank you for your love & dedication to your fellow community!

- The Retriever Essentials team and the Wisdom Institute

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A message from our colleagues in the Center for Social Science Scholarship. Original post here. The Center for Democracy and Civic Life is co-sponsoring this program.


Join us for an informative and engaging event where you can hear from accomplished UMBC alumni about how they got their start in Maryland politics and their experiences in this field. 

Lunch will be provided so come ready to engage, learn, and enjoy a meal with fellow students and alumni. 
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]]> Photo https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/attachments/8f9bb47c0e39f6207e0622481a302790/6a069b76/news/000/145/039/56a17bb7d481e84b38980bddb51d015d/IMG_0749.jpg?1729780000 https://dev.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/145039/guest@my.umbc.edu/4d5c60ebe4c435e87d294e054820384b/api/pixel Retriever Essentials https://dev.my.umbc.edu/groups/retrieveressentials https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/original.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xlarge.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/large.png?1762874117 https://assets1-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/medium.png?1762874117 https://assets2-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/small.png?1762874117 https://assets4-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xsmall.png?1762874117 https://assets3-dev.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/001/389/07b12dca5bf1da16311c6d47125fe746/xxsmall.png?1762874117 Retriever Essentials 0 0 true Thu, 24 Oct 2024 10:29:38 -0400 Apply for University System of Maryland Student Regent Represent 160,000+ students on the system's governing board The University System of Maryland encompasses 12 institutions, including UMBC, and three regional higher education centers. It employs more than 16,000 faculty members and 18,000 staff members, and owns almost 1,000 buildings. Its annual operating budget is $7 billion. There are more than 160,000 undergraduate and graduate students enrolled at its various institutions.

How would you like to represent all of those students as a member of the Board of Regents, the system's governing body?

Please take a look at this description of the Student Regent position and consider applying. Please also pass the information along to friends who may be interested. The Student Regent will serve from July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027, including as the voting Student Regent in 2026-2027. All applicants should be planning to graduate in spring 2027 or later.

The application deadline is Friday, November 8 at 5 p.m. Here is the application.

Submit completed applications by email to dhoffman@umbc.edu.  If you need more time to get the required letters of recommendation, let us know and we can arrange a separate due date for them.

We are happy to answer questions about the position and the process, so don't hesitate to contact us (civiclife@umbc.edu) if you'd like to know more.

--Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff
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Check out this great event offered by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life!


Monday, October 28, 2024 · 5:30 - 7:30 PM

The Commons : Skylight Lounge

Dinner with Friends: Inclusive Excellence is a dinner and conversation program. UMBC community members (staff, faculty, and students) will come together to share experiences of inclusion and exclusion, and to discuss what inclusive excellence can look like at UMBC. 

This event is open to the entire UMBC community, but space is limited. Complete this brief RSVP form to reserve your spot.

This event is a UMBC Talk associated with the I Am UMBC initiative, which aims to enhance the sense of community, vibrancy, and wellbeing at UMBC and support a campus culture of inclusive excellence.
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Join the Behavioral Ambassadors for Restorative Communities (BARCs) in a Restorative Practices Workshop!

Come learn, alongside the campus community, on how to navigate conflict, learn restorative dialogue and techniques!

Free Pizza, a Kahoot and Prizes!


Wednesday, October 30th, 2024 12-1pm in Harbor MPR!


]]> Join the Behavioral Ambassadors for Restorative Communities (BARCs) in a Restorative Practices Workshop! 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