URCAD Presenters: Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies
Religious Cults, Slender Man, Iran's Veiling Policies
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Bella Berry | Gender and Mental Illness in Slender Man Media | Kathalene Razzano | Media and Communication Studies | 1:55-2:10 | RAC 106
Tanzila Malik | Do Muslim Women Need Saving? A Case Study of Iran's Veiling Policies | Nehal Elmeligy | Gender, Women's, + Sexuality Studies | 9:00-9:15 | RAC 230
Maylene Quintanilla, Caroline Wehinger, John Eiers | Toy Choice: Does Gender Matter? | Susan Sonnenschein | Psychology | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #53
Amy Taylor, Margot Anthony | Power and Control: The Impact of Religious Cults on the Lives of Women | Lauren Allen | Social Work | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #67
You've prepped for behavioral questions,
researched the company culture, and polished your resume to perfection. But as
the interview date approaches, a new challenge often surfaces: "What do I
wear?" For many students, transitioning from a campus wardrobe of hoodies
and tees to a professional "business" look feels like stepping into a
costume where you're the impostor.
The truth is, professional dress
isn't about hiding your personality — it's about projecting competence and
respect for the opportunity. When you feel confident in your appearance, that
internal shift translates into external momentum for you and your career prospects.
Understand the Professional
Spectrum
Not every "business" look is the same. A creative tech
startup might lean toward Business Casual
(think khakis and a polo or a blouse and slacks), while a law firm or a federal
agency might require Business
Professional (a full suit and tie or a coordinated blazer and skirt).
Before you choose your outfit, research the vibe of the
organization. When in doubt, it is always better to be slightly overdressed
than underdressed at an interview. Once you accept an offer, you can then observe
the dress code at your new workplace.
Focus on the "Power of
Fit"
You don't need an expensive
designer label to look professional. A $20 shirt that fits well will always
look better than a $200 suit that is two sizes too large. Thrift stores are
also a good option to find something affordable that looks appropriate. Ensure
your clothes are clean, pressed, and tailored to your frame. A sharp silhouette
signals attention to detail — a trait every recruiter is looking for.
Build a "Starter"
Capsule Wardrobe
You don't need a closet full of
suits to be successful. Start with a few versatile "anchor" pieces in
neutral colors like navy, charcoal, or black. A single well-fitted blazer can
be dressed up for a formal interview or paired with nice jeans for a networking
mixer. By focusing on quality over quantity, you ensure you're always ready to
dress for success when a last-minute opportunity arises.
Let Your Confidence Lead
The goal of business style is to make your outfit
"disappear" so your talent and personality can take center stage. If you are constantly
adjusting a tie or tugging at a skirt during an interview, you aren't focused
on the conversation. It can also be distracting to the interviewer. That's why
it's important to choose professional pieces that not only look nice, but also allow
you to move comfortably and speak confidently.
See How UMBC Suits You
Don't let the cost of professional clothing stand in the way of
your next big break. The UMBC Career Center is here to ensure every Retriever
looks the part through our Professional
Clothing Closet, taking place on Tuesday, March 31
(10 AM to 2 PM) and Wednesday, April 1
(1 to 6 PM) in the Community Room of the Apartment Community Center. Come
browse our selection of pieces and find what you need to launch
your career, absolutely free. Remember, clothes are only available while
supplies last, so get there early and kick-start your unique business style.
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URCAD Presenters: Education
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Aaron Acosta | Using Graphs While Introducing Science Concepts in a Biology Classroom to Develop Students' Data Analysis Skills | Edralin Pagarigan | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #1
Shaylee Chubin | Developing A Prototype GenAI Tool for Enhancing Early Literacy Through Dialogic Reading | Shuling Yang | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #27
Annie Fowler | Make the Children Touch Grass: An Argument for Returning Recess to Secondary Education | Brandon Beck | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #37
Jenavie Gopez | Enhancements to the Scientific Explanations Framework Including Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning | Christopher Rakes | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #43
Bryan Lee | Beyond the Notes: Measuring Foundational Skill Growth in 5th Grade Strings | Brian Kaufman | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #53
Jeffrey Reid | Strategies for Improving Test Scores | Cheryl North | Education | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #55
Frank Rodriguez | Bridging the Test Score Gap Between ESOL and Native Speakers | Cheryl North | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #83
Roxanne Romero | Bridging the Test Score Gap Between ESOL and Native Speakers | Christopher Rakes | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #86
Sabrina Tan | Amplifying Asian American Voices: Teachers' Explorations of Picture Books Centering Asian American Characters | Amy Tondreau | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #100
Gabrielle Whitfield | Increasing Student Retention of Tier 2 and Tier 3 Vocabulary Using Explicit and Implicit Strategies | Edralin Pagarigan | Education | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #108
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Lillian Beaudet | Twin Deficits & Ricardian Equivalence—Context-Dependent US Fiscal Outcomes, 1970-2024: A Historical & Theoretical Survey | Nandita Dasgupta | Economics | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #7
Arun Dahal Khatri | Fiscal-Monetary Policy Misalignment and Its Impact on Inflation Persistence and Real GDP Growth | Nandita Dasgupta | Economics | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #31
Akanksha Madhu Kiran, Christine Le | Socio-Economic Factors Affecting Financial Literacy Rate | Douglas Lamdin | Economics | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #43
Dhruvil Patel | Timely Vs Accurate: Informational Tradeoffs in Economic Data | Michael Andrews | Economics | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #76
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Jadyn Fleming | How Many Aspects in Dance Improve Over the Course of a Week? | Nigel Semaj | Dance | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #19
Ashwathi Menon, Claudia Gerry, Abigail Asare, Bekkah West | Dance and Equine Therapy: Alternative Approaches to Applied Behavior Analysis | Lauren Allen | Dance and Psychology | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #60
Joanna Pedro | User Perspectives on AI-Assisted Dance Training: An Iterative Design and Qualitative Evaluation | Ann Sofie Clemmensen | Dance | Interactive Video Game, RAC Arena Track, Ground Floor
Nyla Ratajczak-Dickson | Beyond the Individual: Applying McNeill's Theory of Muscular Bonding to Collegiate Dance Pedagogy | Ann Sofie Clemmensen | Dance | RAC 106 | 10:20-10:35
Gwyneth Watson | Synthesis of Motion: Navigating the Interdisciplinary Roles of Choreographer, Director, and Editor in Screen Dance | Ann Sofie Clemmensen | Dance | Film Presentation, 10:20-10:40, RAC Track, First Floor
URCAD is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 in the RAC!
For the full schedule see:
Suzi Agyako-Wiredu | Synthesis of Riboflavin-Functionalized Gold Nanorattles as Targeted Drug Delivery Platform | Marie-Christine Daniel | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #4
Vinnie Bui | Tissue Engineering in Treating Dental and Craniofacial Defects | Chenpeng Chen | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #22
Nahom Getachew | Enhancement of Phosphorescence in Chlorin Derivatives Through Metal Complexation and Structural Design | Marcin Ptaszek | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #24
Aeon Kaplowitz | Structural Effects in Zr-MOFs on Curcumin Stability and Delivery | Lisa Kelly | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #39
Tsion Lemi | Preparation of Directed Discrete Assemblies of Gold Nanobipyramids and Quantum Dots | Marie-Christine Daniel | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #55
Naomi Nance | Synthesis of Alkyne-Expanded Fleximer Nucleosides for Improved Anti-Ebola Activity | Katherine Seley-Radtke | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #64
Sara Patamawenu | Structural and Biophysical Characterization of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa BqsR Protein Variants | Aaron Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #74
Anderson Rivas | Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics and Imaging Reveal Spatial Lipid Metabolism Alterations in Mouse Brains During Aging | Herana Kamal Seneviratne | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #56
Aliyyah Roberson | Synthesis and Photochemical Characterization of Pt(II)- and Pd(II)-Porphyrins | Marcin Ptaszek | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #57
Ariana Rodriguez | Exploring the Structure and Mechanisms of HIV-1 Virion Assembly Through Gag-RNA Interactions | Michael Summers | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #59
Laci Rothblum, Alexander Joshua | Synthesis of Novel Heterocyclic Thiols as Potential Inhibitors of NDM-1 β-Lactamase | Paul Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #87
Kevin Schwanebeck | Palladium-Catalyzed Synthetic Strategies Toward Novel Metallo-β-Lactamase Inhibitors Targeting NDM-1 | Paul Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 10-11am, Poster #90
Caleb Zeleke | Elucidating the Residue-Level Mechanism of Arginyltransferase-1 (ATE1)-Catalyzed Protein Arginylation | Aaron Smith | Chemistry and Biochemistry | RAC Arena, 2-3pm, Poster #74