UMBC Annual Research Symposium - Register Today! Open to undergraduate and graduate students.

Join us for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, featuring poster presentations showcasing research from all colleges at UMBC. Whether you are presenting or attending, this is a great opportunity to share ideas, engage with research from across campus, and connect with fellow scholars. There will also be a Panel Discussion afterward with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!

Date: April 7, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: UC Ballroom

Colorful event flyer for the UMBC Annual Research Symposium 2026, hosted by GSA and GEARS. Large teal block text reads "Annual Research Symposium 2026" on a white background with yellow and pink decorative shapes. A pink starburst graphic highlights a $2,500 prize pool. Body text invites all undergraduate and graduate students to present research posters, with bullet points noting cross-college visibility, prizes, free buffet lunch, and limited free poster printing. Event details: April 7, 2026, 10am–12pm, UC Ballroom. Includes a QR code linking to more details and the sign-up form.

Who You Are:

What to Expect:

Whether you are presenting your research or just want to explore the exciting projects happening across UMBC, we welcome you to participate in this celebration of academic excellence.

Click the link here to register today, or scan the QR code in the flyer! Full URL below:

https://forms.gle/AYC5NiG917QULX8NA

Follow our Instagram @gears_umbc for other updates on events and things! 

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Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence
A Panel Discussion with the VP for Student Affairs and Vice Provost/Dean of the Graduate School and VP for Institutional Equity/Chief Diversity Officer!

🗓️ Tuesday, 04/07

🕓 12-1 PM

📍 University Center Ballroom

Event flyer for GEARS' moderated panel discussion, 'Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence at UMBC,' featuring speakers Dr. Renique Kersh, Vice President for Student Affairs, and Dr. Christa Porter, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School. Event takes place April 7, 12–1PM in the University Center Ballroom. All UMBC students welcome. Scan the QR code to submit questions in advance.

As a part of the annual UMBC GEARS Research Symposium, we will be sponsoring a panel discussion, titled "Thriving in Graduate Education: Empowerment, Equity, and Influence at UMBC". It is open to all UMBC undergraduate and graduate students.

Our featured panelists:
The following four themes will be discussed:

Have a question for the panelists? Submit it in advance via the QR code on the flyer - OR - via the link here. We want to hear from you!

Don't miss this engaging conversation on thriving in graduate education. We'll see you there!


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PowerPoint Roulette Night has been POSTPONED, and we will update this post as soon as we have more information for you guys! 🙂


Join GEARS for Powerpoint Roulette 🎰, where the slides are random and the chaos is guaranteed! Think you can present a slideshow you've never seen before? Come find out, and bring your friends!

Event flyer for G.E.A.R.S. Presents: Powerpoint Roulette on 03/12/2026 at 4PM in ITE 102 Theater. Features free pizza and drinks, prizes worth up to $100, and a QR code to sign up. Follow @gears_umbc on Instagram and myUMBC for updates.

When:

🗓️ POSTPONED

🕓 ...

Where:

📍...

Enjoy free pizza and beverages while competing for a chance to win prizes worth up to $100! Don't miss this fun-filled evening of surprise slides, friendly competition, and big wins… We'll see you there!

Sign up via this link here, or scan the QR code on the flyer to reserve your spot. 

Be sure to follow us on Instagram @gears_umbc 🐾

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Want to turn your 'To-Do' list into a 'Done' list this Friday?

Join us to learn more about WAGs and how we can help you achieve your writing goals! 

Date: 02/20/2026 (Friday)
Time: 11 A.M.–12 P.M.
Virtual (Meeting Link) 


GEARS and AOK Library presents Writing Accountability Groups for Spring 2026! 


What are Writing Accountability Group, or WAGs at UMBC?

Sign up to join WAGs with this link. 
No need to sign up to attend the meeting! Learn more about WAGs in the kickoff meeting and then sign up! Last day to sign up is March 06.

Want to Learn More?
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The AOK Library is offering a series of workshops designed to support graduate students throughout the research process—from getting started to sharing your work.

This semester’s workshops include:
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You now have an extra week to prepare and add the Grad Student Kickoff events to your calendar. (The impending snowfall has prompted a re-schedule to a week later.) 

Location: The Commons Fireside Lounge 
RE-SCHEDULED DATES:
Monday February 2, 2026: 10 AM to 2 PM, Original post here- add to your calendar
Tuesday February 3, 2025: 2 PM to 5 PM, Original post here- add to your calendar

DROP BY ANYTIME; and grab some snacks, goodies, and cheer!
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Learn from an industry insider about loan approval process for Postdocs. Covering the basic requirement, to in depth income and visa requirements.

Speaker: Sam Hogan, senior loan officer, Truist Bank

Senior loan officer with Truist Bank, Hogan has been helping early to late career doctoral students since 2019. Has firsthand experience helping the doctoral/postdoc community secure mortgage loan approvals on non-typical stipend/ fellowship income. A long time Virginia resident, his wife Kelly and son Grant live on Liberty Loom Farm Nokesville VA. They have four alpacas, and an Alaskan husky, Zoe. Summited Mt. Kilimanjaro in 2023 - 19,340 ft.

REGISTER AND JOIN HERE:
https://www.nationalpostdoc.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=2013055&group=
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The Leadership Alliance Graduate Student Virtual Professional Development Bootcamp: January 14-16, 2025, 12 - 5 pm EST

Come hone your professional skills with The Leadership Alliance! This three-day virtual professional development bootcamp will provide you with the opportunity to develop skills that will lead you to success in graduate school and beyond. Interactive workshop sessions will be led by expert speakers. There also will be opportunities for discussions and peer networking. This program is free and open to current masters and doctoral program students. Graduate students in all disciplines are welcome! 
 
The application is now open: https://forms.gle/XTZqSw3rQF8gtXYP9. Participants will be notified on a rolling basis. Spots are limited, so apply now! https://theleadershipalliance.org/virtual-professional-development


John Ivy, MS
Regional Alliance Liaison
Leadership Alliance |www.theleadershipalliance.org

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 Call for Applications: UMBC Entrepreneurial Learning Lab (ELL) – Student Cohort

 Apply now for the Spring 2026 cohort!

 Student Application Link: https://forms.gle/vy8EbBRz6PAQHVoU9

Dear UMBC students,

We are excited to invite applications for the Spring 2026 Student Cohort of the Entrepreneurial Learning Lab (ELL)—a unique, hands-on innovation experience that gives students the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills, gain internship credit, and work directly with UMBC faculty research to evaluate the potential commercial viability or social impact of their research or technology. 

The ELL is a semester-long, cohort-based program where students learn the fundamentals of entrepreneurship and innovation, then apply these skills by evaluating the commercialization or social-impact potential of faculty-led research projects. This experience is ideal for students interested in product development, consulting, research, design, entrepreneurship, or innovation in any field. 

Students who complete the program will earn internship credit and a $250 stipend.
There will also be an additional paid opportunity (up to $1,000) upon completion to work on a summer project related to the research development. 

Offered in partnership with the Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (ABCEI) and the Engineering and Computing Education Program (ECEP), ELL helps students build real-world skills that employers and graduate programs highly value.

 What You'll Gain

Throughout the semester, students participate in highly interactive workshops covering eight essential entrepreneurial competencies:

Opportunity recognition, Customer discovery, Market analysis, Problem/solution fit, Product/market fit, Demand validation, Value delivery, Pitching/storytelling 

By the end of the program, students will:

  • Develop a professional Lean Canvas

  • Work as part of a team to evaluate UMBC research for commercialization or community impact

  • Create and deliver a professional pitch deck

  • Earn internship credit

  • Build résumé-ready project experience

  • Strengthen communication, problem-solving, and innovation skills

  • Connect with mentors, faculty innovators, and UMBC entrepreneurship leaders

 Eligibility

Open to:

  • Undergraduate and graduate students from all majors

  • Students committed to attending all workshops and completing project work

  • Students seeking hands-on innovation experience or internship credit

No prior entrepreneurship experience is required. 

 Important Notes

  • This is an in-person program. Attendance at all workshops is required to receive internship credit.

  • Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 17, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Apply here: https://forms.gle/vy8EbBRz6PAQHVoU9

  • Applicants will be notified at the beginning of January.

 Questions

Dr. Jamie Gurganus – jgurganus@umbc.edu
Engineering & Computing Education Program (ECEP) / CIRTL


Kevin Fulmer – kevinf@umbc.edu

Alex. Brown Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation

We encourage students who are passionate about innovation, eager to gain real experience, and looking to earn internship credit to apply. We hope to see you in the Spring 2026 Student Cohort of the Entrepreneurial Learning Lab! 

From
Jamie Gurganus, Ph.D (Prof. G)
Assistant Teaching Professor In the Engineering and Computing Education Program 
Director for the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in Graduate School at UMBC
College of Engineering and Information Technology (COEIT) 

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Nominate yourself to be the grad of the month!
Have a story to share? An achievement you're proud of? Or a way you've made a positive impact this month? This is your chance to be recognized in the Grad Spotlight of the Month by the Graduate Student Association (GSA). We want to celebrate YOU!!

Eligibility:

  • Self-nominations only

  • Separate awards and entries for Master's and PhD students

  • $50 prize for each winner

  • Winners are automatically entered for the Grad Student of the Year Award, presented at GSA Awards Night

Timeline:

  • Nominations close: 15th of every month

  • Results announced: 20th of every month

  • Unselected entries will automatically be considered for the next month


Nominate yourself: Fill this form!


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