Real People Profiles: Mito Diaz-Espinoza
We're asking some of the people you might encounter on the UMBC campus, including students, faculty, staff and alumni, to answer a few questions about themselves and their experiences. These are their responses.
Name: Mito Diaz-Espinoza
Hometown: Waco, Texas
Q: How long have you been at UMBC?
A: 2 years
Q: What is your current title (job or student organization position)?
A: Academic Advisor in the Honors College.
Q: In 12 words or less, what role(s) do you play on campus?
A: I support and challenge students as they pursue their educational goals.
Q: What aspect of your UMBC role(s) do you enjoy most?
A: Hearing what makes students passionate and watching them develop.
Q: What is the most important or memorable thing you learned in college/have learned at UMBC?
A: The most important thing I learned in college was to challenge what I believe and to ask questions.
Q: What is one way you have worked with others to make a positive difference at UMBC or in another community?
A: Being a facilitator with both the Men in CWIT and Rebuilding Manhood here at UMBC has allowed me to challenge my beliefs and what it means to be a man and discuss healthy masculinity. Having these conversations with students creates and encourages others to challenge the traditionally held beliefs of what masculinity is and should be.
Q: Complete this sentence: "I am a big fan of __________"
A: The Pittsburgh Steelers.
Q: Do you have any UMBC stories, little-known facts about UMBC, favorite spots on campus, or anything else you’d like to share?
A: One of my favorite places on campus is on the 6th floor of the library. I enjoy the view. You can look out over campus as well as see part of the skyline of the city.
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Making a Good First Impression
Susanna Campbell, Career Peer liaison to CNMS
Making a Good First Impression
The first impression is a lasting one. First impressions are important and can be a major factor in an employer’s decision to give you the job or internship. It can even affect relationships with your professors, co-workers, and supervisors.
Currently, I am applying to graduate school for the fall semester. Right now I am at the interviewing stage. The first impression is key for me right now. So This is what I have learned.
In order to make a good first impression you should connect with the person. You can make that connection by being yourself, having good eye-contact, and by showing interest.
As people, we have a remarkable ability to tell if somebody is being honest and genuine. Often, when I exaggerate my experience or I am too shy to admit my expertise, I find that I am unable to connect with the person I am speaking too. You will connect the most with the person by being candid about your experiences. If you are honest about areas of improvement, the employer or professor may take a personal investment in helping you.
Additionally, you can connect with somebody with good eye-contact. Eye-contact shows confidence and interest. Too much eye-contact can be intimidating; but, the right amount of eye contact will show that you are engaged in the conversation and also that you are confident in your abilities.
My last suggestion is to show genuine interest in the person you are meeting and the opportunity in front of you. You can ask the person about themselves and how they got to the position they are in today. If you are being offered an opportunity, ask questions to show that you are invested.
You do not have to impress an employer, internship coordinator, professor or a graduate school administrator by exaggerating your accomplishments or claiming to have qualities that you do not. Connect with your interviewer by being genuine and by being interested in the opportunity in front of you.
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Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security!
Applications for Scholarships for Women Studying Information Security (SWSIS) now open
Since
2011, Applied Computer Security Associates, sponsor of the ACSAC and
NSPW conferences, has offered scholarships for women in security-related
undergraduate and masters’ degree
programs through the Scholarships for Women Studying Information
Security (SWSIS, http://www.swsis.org).
Thanks
to a $250,000 4-year contribution by Hewlett-Packard company in early
2014, ACSA expanded our program to award 11 scholarships for the 2014-15
academic year. The Committee
on the Status of Women in Computing Research (CRA-W), an arm of the
Computing Research Alliance, led selection of scholarship winners.
Information about the 11 SWSIS Scholars (scholarship winners) is
available at http://www.swsis.org.
ACSA, CRA-W, and HP are pleased to announce that applications for 2015-16 scholarships are open Dec 15 2014 – Feb 25 2015.
To apply, an applicant must provide:
* An essay describing her interest and background in the information security field.
* A current transcript.
* A resume or CV.
* At least two letters of reference (typically from faculty members).
* Her university name and class status.
The
scholarship is renewable for a second year subject to availability of
funds, given proof of satisfactory academic progress. Preference is for
US citizens or permanent residents;
funds are available for use at any US campus of a US university.
More information at http://www.swsis.org or swsis@swsis.org
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Researcher of the Week: Saiah Yates
Undergraduate researchers explore their interests!
Meet Saiah,
She is a
Biological Sciences major, a
URA Scholar and a
MARC U*Star Scholar. Her future goal is to become a physical therapist and scientist. She like the flexibility a DPT/PhD degree offers so she would like to take time to teach, practice, and conduct research related to physical therapy one day.
How did you find your mentor for your research project?
I looked on the biological sciences website and e-mailed the professors who had research most closely related to my interest. Dr. Leips emailed back about an interview and I proceeded to visit the lab. Once I expressed interest, he checked for lab space and accepted me as a student.
How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
I started on an ecology project in my lab under the graduate student Chia-Hua, and though this was an awesome experience. I switched projects after my first full year in the lab. I switched to a project more so related to the medical field because of my aim to earn a DPT/PhD degree.
Is this your first independent research project?
No, I have worked on independent research at my past two summer internships, however this was my first time being very hands on with experimental design, guided by Dr. Leips and Mariann G.
Do you get course credit for this work?
Yes, I get course credit for lab participation.
How much time do you put into it?
From week to week the time varies, but I would say an average of ten hours a week.
How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
One of the older students in my lab received it the year before me and gave a brief description of what it entailed. Dr. Leips also mentioned that it would be a good opportunity.
What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
I was a junior biology major with reasonable grades.
Was the application difficult to do?
The application was not difficult it just required thought.
How much did your mentor help you with the application?
My mentor reviewed my application for statement accuracy and typos.
What has been the hardest part about your research?
The hardest part about my research was the experimental design (figuring out how to test certain variables).
What was the most unexpected thing?
The most unexpected thing was the awesome group of people I had the chance to work with while doing the project and the extensive amount of research skills I practiced (ex. Writing, presenting, data analysis, bench work).
How does your research relate to your work in other classes?
Recently, I had a class that was very focused on learning how to read papers, present work, write scientific papers, and construct experiments. Many upper level biology classes center around skills that will benefit a person who wants to be successful in the research world. Therefore having previous research experiences aids students by better preparing them to be able to think differently when it comes to problem solving.
What else are you involved in on campus?
I am also involved in UMBC Varsity cheer, and from time to time I like going to BSU and ASA meetings and activities. I am also involved in scholarship programs that support research (ex. Meyerhoff/MARC/HHMI).
What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
I would advise students to start looking for opportunities in labs on campus as early in their UMBC career as possible. Also I would encourage people to keep an open mind when it comes to research topics because there are so many topics in science to experience and an unexpected passion may be found when trying new types of research.
Read her abstract here...
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NEW! Internship & Research Positions for CNMS Students
During the last week, multiple internship positions have been posted to UMBCworks. Check out these new positions today!
Product Development Intern (9271458)
Medifast, Inc. - Owings Mills, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities
POSTING DATE: Feb 24, 2015
END DATE: Mar 13, 2015
BIP 2015- Aon's Business Intern Program- Setup Configuration Intern (9271538)
Aon Corporation - Hunt Valley, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities
POSTING DATE: Feb 23, 2015
END DATE: Apr 30, 2015
Summer 2015- Discoveries in Bioimaging REU (9272459)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Champaign, Illinois
POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: Mar 15, 2015
Summer 2015- Domestic Nuclear Detection Office Summer Internship Program (9272463)
ORAU on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security - nationwide, United States
POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: Mar 16, 2015
Summer 2015 - Naturalist Internship (9270460)
Oregon Ridge Nature Center - Cockeysville, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities
POSTING DATE: Feb 19, 2015
END DATE: Jun 05, 2015
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NEW! Full-Time and Part-Time Postings for CNMS Students
During the last week, multiple full-time and part-time positions have been posted to UMBCworks. Check out these key positions today!
Quality Assurance Assistant I (9272543)
Eisai Inc. - Baltimore, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced, Full-Time - Entry-Level
POSTING DATE: Feb 24, 2015
END DATE: Mar 13, 2015
Rehabilitation Aide (9272561)
Physiotherapy Associates - Clarksville, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time
POSTING DATE: Feb 24, 2015
END DATE: Mar 24, 2015
Research Associate, Assay Development (9272552)
Aeras - Rockville, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced, Full-Time - Entry-Level
POSTING DATE: Feb 24, 2015
END DATE: Apr 24, 2015
Medical Scribe (9271106)
Essia Health - Bel Air & Havre de Grace, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced, Full-Time - Entry-Level, Part-Time
POSTING DATE: Feb 23, 2015
END DATE: Jun 23, 2015
ALFA Specialty Pharmacy- Part Time Pharmacy (9272473)
MAXOutreach - Columbia, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: Apr 20, 2015
ALFA Specialty Pharmacy- Registered Pharmacy Technician (9272472)
MAXOutreach - Columbia, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: Apr 20, 2015
Biotech Group Paralegal (9272479)
Sterne, Kessler, Goldstein & Fox PLLC - Washington, District of Columbia
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: May 31, 2015
Direct Support Staff (9272455)
Accessible Resources for Independence - Ellicott City, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Part-Time
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: Apr 20, 2015
Laboratory Technician (9272483)
Maryland Spectral Services, Inc. - Halethorpe, Maryland
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced, Full-Time - Entry-Level
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: Jun 20, 2015
Multiple Openings (2/20/15) (9272477)
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) - nationwide, United States
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced, Full-Time - Entry-Level
POSTING DATE: Feb 20, 2015
END DATE: Apr 09, 2015
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URA deadline extended to MONDAY, MARCH 2 at 5 p.m.
Still time to apply
To assist faculty members and students who are finalizing proposals for an Undergraduate Research Award (URA), tomorrow's deadline has been extended to Monday, March 2 at 5 p.m.
This is a firm deadline for all application materials - student proposals and faculty letters of support. Materials are to be delivered to Sherman 114-G.
Students who intend to take advantage of this deadline extension are asked to notify Janet McGlynn
so we know to expect their application, mcglynn@umbc.edu.
For more details, go to the URA Home Page and Forms Page:
The deadline for URCAD applications HAS NOT CHANGED. All URCAD materials are due today.
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To assist faculty members and students who are finalizing proposals for an Undergraduate Research Award (URA), tomorrow's deadline has been extended to Monday, March 2 at 5 p.m. This is a firm...
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What is Prove It?
by Emily Melluso
The Prove It! application deadline is right around the corner, with the first round of submissions due at 11:59pm this Friday, March 1st.
What does this mean for UMBC undergraduates? It means that there is an opportunity to work together to improve our UMBC experience, potentially including its programs, services, and physical spaces. SGA will back selected projects with grants of up to $10,000. With Prove It!, you can see your ideas for UMBC become realities.
Many students have asked what Prove It! projects have looked like in the past. Check out some of the past Prove It! winners and finalists:
The Garden was a Prove It! winner from the 2014 competition. This project is now manifesting as a physical community garden, located across from the Performing Arts and Humanities Building, while also becoming a student organization and a partner for service-learning and other projects across campus.
“Noche Vida,” a 2012 Prove It! winning project, used its $10,000 grant to help “Pura Vida,” the café in the Albin O. Kuhn Library, pilot extended business hours. The members of this team funded and staffed the initial implementation of extended hours to demonstrate that keeping Pura Vida open later for users of the Retriever Learning Center (located next to the atrium of the AOK Library) would be profitable. Thanks to the success of Noche Vida, Pura Vida is now open until midnight on weeknights.
The mural in the Biological Sciences building was a Prove It! 2012 finalist. Although not ultimately funded by Prove It! that year, the mural was able to be completed thanks in part to the relationships and support established as a part of the application process.
The Prove It! submission process mirrors many grant applications. The strategy and connections necessary for the project’s success are often forged in the process of completing the application.
What about communities outside of UMBC? The mission of Prove It! is to fund ideas and projects that students have for bettering or building onto the experience of being a UMBC student. Project ideas that relate to communities beyond the campus can be considered if UMBC students also will benefit from them.
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Volunteer! URCAD Needs Your Help!
April 20th - 23rd
Sign-up to Volunteer for URCAD Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23, 2015. Whether you have an hour or a day to give, we can use your help for a variety of tasks.
Please complete the form at the website provided below and direct any questions regarding volunteering to Janet McGlynn at mcglynn@umbc.edu.
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Sign-up to Volunteer for URCAD Monday, April 20 - Thursday, April 23, 2015. Whether you have an hour or a day to give, we can use your help for a variety of tasks. Please complete the form at...
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LRC Math Lab FAQ
Everything you've ever wondered about the Math Lab
Hi Retrievers!
This post goes out to all you wonderful STEM majors and you wonderful Arts, Humanities, and Social Science majors who are just trying to fulfill your Math and Science GEP requirements. The semester is really picking up! Most of you have had your first quizzes and some of you have even had your first test. Hopefully, everything went well. If so, great! If not, this post is for you!
If you haven't already heard, the Learning Resources Center operates a walk-in Math Lab where you can get help with many 100 level and 200 level Math courses! We also offer limited walk-in science tutoring if you have quick questions and don't want to commit to our weekly appointment tutoring (which is pretty awesome, by the way).
Are you on the fence about visiting? Have a few questions? Hopefully, this post will answer them all!
Where is the Math Lab? When are you open?
The Math Lab has moved! We are currently located next to the Writing Center in the A.O.K Library. We're open Monday through Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
What Math courses do you tutor?
It might be easier to list the Math courses that we don't tutor! We offer: MATH 100, MATH 106, MATH 131 (during the semesters that it is offered), MATH 132 (during the semesters that it is offered), MATH 150, MATH 151, MATH 152, MATH 155, MATH 221, MATH 225, MATH 251, and MATH 301. We also have tutoring for STAT 121 and STAT 355. Some of these courses are only tutored at certain times. Check our website for more information.
Wait, the Math Lab tutors science courses now?
We dabble. We offer tutoring at certain times for CHEM 101, CHEM 102, CHEM 351, PHYS 111, PHYS 112, PHYS 121, and PHYS 122. We also offer tutoring for ENES 101, ENME 110, and ENCH 215, for all you engineers out there.
Is the Math Lab the same thing as the Math Gym?
Not exactly. While both places can offer you help with Math, the Math Lab tutors you based on what questions you have for the current class material. The Math Gym helps you strengthen your basic Math skills through supplementary work. Both offer different things, but they both are designed to help you succeed in Math. We definitely recommend both!
Have a question that wasn't answered by this FAQ? Post it in the comments or on our Facebook page!
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