Visit the Digital Media Lab
Cameras and tripods and projectors, oh my
The DML offers free equipment loans, two recording spaces, and Mac editing stations.
What kind of equipment do you have?
Quite a few models of DSLRs plus tripods, audio recorders, camcorders, mini-projectors, and DVD drives (among others). Find a full list and details on
our website under "Equipment that can be checked out."
Unless you request an item, everything is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
How do I request an item for pickup at the Circulation desk?
It's pretty easy! Visit
this website and click on what you want, then sign in with your myUMBC credentials and click "Request from UMBC."
Note: when you request an item, you enter a queue for the next available one.
What new equipment have you added?
Glad you asked. We've now got:
- Aaxa P6 projectors with built-in streaming apps
- Two-person Rode podcast kits with USB connection and optional crane arms
- Four-person Rode podcast kit with USB connection and optional crane arms
Note: the podcast kit bags are bulky
How do I book time in the Whisper Room or A/V Room?
On
our website under Spaces, choose the room and click "Reserve this Space." You need to book the room at least 24 hours in advance (walk-ups are fine if no one reserved it).
FYI, the Whisper Room only fits one person!
Do I need a reservation to use a Mac?
Nope, no reservation needed. You must use headphones and we may restrict conversations if someone is recording. The Macs have Adobe CC, Final Cut Pro, Audacity, Garage Band, and other standard software. One has a flatbed scanner that can process slide negatives.
How do I find you?
It can be tricky! We're in room 216H on the second floor, next to the Honors College.
From the elevators: turn left and go until you see a bunch of double doors on your right. Pass through those doors and continue straight. We've got a digital sign outside our door.
Can I bring my class or student org to tour the DML?
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Timeline Update: Vote for your GSA CNMS Senators for 2025-26!
Cast Your Vote -- Voting closes Thursday Night!
Dear CNMS Students,Please note the updated election timeline. Apologies for the consecutive emails.
Voting Period:
Opens Monday, August 25 at 10:30 AM
Closes Thursday, August 28 at 11:59 PM
Dear CNMS Graduate Students,
It’s time to elect your representatives for the Graduate Student Association FY 2025-2026! The CNMS Senator elections are now open, and we invite you to cast your vote for your top four candidate choices.
Voting Period:
Opens Monday, August 25 at 10:30 AM
Closes Thursday, August 28 at 11:59 PM
Important Links:
Your vote helps shape the graduate student leadership in CNMS, ensuring your voice and concerns are represented. Don’t miss this chance to make an impact—take a few minutes to read about the candidates and vote for the ones you feel will best serve our community.
Thank you for participating in this important process. Let’s work together to make our graduate student experience even stronger!
—
Aminah Amjad
President, Graduate Student Association
Dear Graduate Students,
Welcome (or welcome back!) to UMBC. Whether you’re just beginning your graduate journey or returning to continue your work, I’m so glad you’re here. A new year means new challenges, new opportunities, and new chances to grow—and we in the Graduate Student Association (GSA) are excited to support you every step of the way.
My name is Aminah, and I have the privilege of serving as your GSA President this year. The GSA is your voice on campus, working to advocate for your needs, create opportunities for community, and make sure you have the resources and support to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.
Graduate school can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you’re not in it alone. I want you to know that I’m available to listen, answer questions, and help connect you with the right resources whenever you need. Think of GSA as your hub—a place to share your ideas, concerns, or even just to get involved and meet other amazing graduate students.
This year, I encourage you to take advantage of the events, opportunities, and networks we’re building. Come out, get connected, and let’s make this year one of progress, collaboration, and fun.
I’m looking forward to meeting many of you and working together to make our graduate community stronger than ever.
Warmly,
Aminah Amjad
President, Graduate Student Association
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Build Your Research Toolkit: New Grad Student Workshops from AOK Library!
Designed to build practical skills you can apply right away
Skills for Graduate Students is a new series of practical library workshops designed to support your research, writing, and organization.
This fall, we're offering four sessions: technical writing, systematic reviews, advanced literature searching, and managing your research process. Each workshop is hands-on, interdisciplinary, and open to all graduate students.
Interested in a session but can’t attend live? Register on myUMBC to receive the recording and slides after the event.
Find full details and sign up at the individual event pages linked below!
Technical Writing: Tools for clear and effective technical writing | Tues. 09/23, 3–4 PM
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Graduate Assistants Orientation (GAs, TAs, RAs, graders)
Only New Graduate Assistants must attend - Resources for GAs
Join us for this need-to-know information session (orientation) for new GAs on August 20, from 10 AM to 1:30 PM Online. It will include an introduction to key resources on campus that you may need throughout your semester, from back-end technical support, to your benefits and policies governing graduate assistantships at UMBC. We look forward to meeting you and being part of your welcome back to UMBC!
This event is mandatory for all NEW Graduate Assistants, this includes teaching assistants, research assistants, graders and peaceworkers. We encourage the additional participation of any graduate student who may be teaching in the future or as a refresher for returning GAs.
Agenda:
10:00 - 10:10 PM Welcome
10:10 - 10:20 PM What is GAAC
10:20 - 11:30 PM GA Handbook & ISSS FAQs
11:30 - 12:00 PM CIRTL certification opportunity
12:00 - 1:00 PM Panel of students (topics include: time management skills,
uncomfortable conversations, deadlines, additional resources and support)
1:00 - 1:30 Wrap up
Invited Speakers:
- Graduate Assistant Advisory Committee (GAAC), Graduate Student Association (GSA)
- Interim Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, UMBC
- Assistant Dean of the Graduate School, UMBC
- Representative from International Student and Scholar Advisor, Center for Global Engagement, UMBC.
- CIRTL Director at UMBC
- Graduate Student Panel
For questions or concerns please contact office of Graduate Students and PostDoc at
GSPD@umbc.eduOn the heels of the successful “AI, Privacy, and Ethics Symposium” of April 2024, we’re back with a new iteration! Please join us for this fall’s AI Symposium, titled “Exploring the Gadgets & Gizmos in Your AI Toolkit.” This fall’s series will highlight various topics ranging from Google Gemini and its integration into UMBC platforms, to the broader legal implications of using generative AI, and much more! This free symposium will be held virtually at noon via Webex on Wednesdays beginning October 1st through November 12th.
Below you will find the individual links for each discussion:
Our symposium was made possible thanks to the following sponsors:
UMBC’s Division of Information Technology (DoIT), The Center for Social Science Scholarship, the Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering, the Department of Information Systems, and The Hackerman Foundation.
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PROMISE - 2025 Summer Success Institute (SSI)
What is SSI (Summer Success Institute)?
The PROMISE Summer Success Institute (SSI) is a signature one-day professional development conference designed to support graduate students and postdocs and prepare them to thrive in the upcoming academic year. Whether you’re preparing to begin your graduate journey, navigating your current program, or planning your next career move, SSI has something to offer you!
This year's theme is "Rooted in Grit, Reaching for Greatness: The Retriever Graduate Experience”. Expect powerful keynotes, interactive workshops, and meaningful conversations focused on thriving in your academic work, developing your career trajectory, and building a lasting support community to sustain you during challenge and change. The event is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive community for all scholars, especially those from backgrounds historically underrepresented in STEM. PROMISE enthusiastically welcomes participants from all backgrounds and disciplines. For over 20 years, PROMISE has provided professional development, encouragement, motivation, career advice, peer support, and camaraderie, and we invite you to be a part of our community and legacy.
Event Details:
Saturday, August 16, 2025
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Performing Arts and Humanities Building (PAHB), UMBC
Parking: Free – follow signage with the conference logo to Lot 8
Dress Code: Business casual
Let’s build impactful careers and strengthen an inclusive academic community—together!
SSI is funded by the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) Graduate School Department and partially by the National Science Foundation (NSF) PROMISE Engineering Institute (PEI).
Senators are the bridge between your department and student concerns such as hiring, funding, feedback, quality of life issues, and so on. It will be detrimental to you as your interests and concerns would not be brought forth to the relevant administration in a timely manner, in case GSA does not find representatives from your departments. Kindly volunteer for this role.
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) is now accepting nominations for four College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) Graduate Senator positions — an opportunity to represent over 2,500 graduate students and shape the future of student life at UMBC.
You can nominate yourself or another eligible graduate student. You or your nomination must be from the CNMS college.
Eligibility Criteria:
Open exclusively to all CNMS graduate students (Master’s and Ph.D.). No other departments and majors are eligible.
Must be in good academic standing (GPA of 3.0 or higher)
Must be graduating in Spring 2026 or later
(Senate term ends June 30, 2026)
How to Nominate:
Submit your nomination (for yourself or someone else) by (extended deadline) August 14, 2025
Nomination Form
For any questions or further information, please contact Aminah Amjad at gsapresident@umbc.edu
Find Your Perfect Roommate or Housing – Now Live at UMBC!
Looking for trusted roommates or verified rentals near UMBC?
SphereHub is a student-first platform built to make off-campus housing safer, simpler, and totally stress-free.
Just launched at UMBC — Join today and get matched!
Scan the QR code or visit: www.sphere-hub.com to get started.
Questions? Email: support@sphere-hub.com
Let us help you find your place — and your people.
Please note SphereHub is an independently run platform, and is not associated with the Graduate Student Association.
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