Math in Music – Solving Rhythm Equations Using Whole, Half, and Quarter Notes

Tim will present his poster from 10-11:30am in the UC Ballroom on April 12th!

Tim Edwards
Mentor: Kimberly Feldman, Education

The ability to recognize rhythmic symbols, as well as add the numeric values that they symbolize, is essential for students to be able to play music and stay in time throughout their performance. This study assessed seventeen 4th and 5th grade band and strings students in a diverse suburban elementary school and their ability to identify various rhythms and their corresponding numerical values. These seventeen students all earned a score below a 59/68 in the pre-assessment, and were expected to have improved their score by 15 points or attain a minimum score of 60/68 on the post-assessment. To aid their progress before the post-assessment, a more hands-on strategy was used to guide students through the work of the pre-assessment, as well as providing elementary-appropriate analogies and visual aids to practice note identification. The mathematical element was included in the assessment itself, using rhythmic symbols in lieu of the numeric values that accompany them. Students were encouraged to label the values under the symbols and show their work to complete the equations. Upon completing the post-assessment, fifteen out of the seventeen students achieved the goal of improving their score by 15 points or reaching the target of 60/68.

For the full schedule, see: URCAD.umbc.edu

Join us on April 12th for URCAD!

Riya will present her poster from 1-2:30pm in the UC Ballroom

Immigrant Attitudes Toward Women’s Participation in Politics in Maryland

Riya Patel
Mentor: Felipe Filomeno, Political Science

Acculturation theory states that immigrants usually maintain some beliefs and values from their homeland during their adaptation process in a new country. Based on this theory, it is plausible that immigrants will hold onto the attitudes toward women typical of their home countries when developing their attitudes toward women’s participation in politics in the United States. Previous literature finds that the country of origin influences immigrant attitudes toward women. Few studies have examined immigrant attitudes specifically toward women in politics across multiple immigrant groups. This study investigates how homeland views on gender roles might influence the perceptions immigrants have toward women in politics in the United States. The study used a survey applied to 163 immigrant adults from multiple countries in Maryland. After conducting difference of means tests, single variable linear regressions, and multivariate regressions, this study finds that immigrants from countries with more egalitarian attitudes toward women are more likely to hold positive attitudes toward women’s participation in politics in the United States compared to immigrants from countries with more patriarchal attitudes toward women. Furthermore, the study also found that gender, political orientation, and age were strong predictors of immigrant attitudes toward women in politics in the United States.

This work was funded, in part, through an Undergraduate Research Award from the UMBC Division of Undergraduate Academic Affairs.

Every April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) calls attention to the impact sexual violence has on our community and how we all play a part in prevention.

The national theme of SAAM 2023 is “Drawing Connections: Prevention Demands Equity.” The campaign recognizes sexual violence as both a public health and social justice issue. Systems of oppression such as racism, sexism, classism, heterosexism, ageism, ableism, and others contribute to higher rates of sexual harassment, assault, and abuse.

This year, we encourage you to examine and draw connections between various forms of oppression and the underlying causes of sexual assault. In addition, explore how certain groups of people are at higher risk for sexual violence and how those same people are also the most impacted by inequitable systems and oppression in our society.

This April don’t focus just on awareness but also action. We’re asking you to join us in building equity and respect within our community. We can help create change if we take the time to hear, understand, and recognize one another. 

Explore the UMBC departments and events that can help you build skills towards prevention and equity. Pick from this list at least one thing you can do to prevent sexual violence:

·       Attend a Green Dot Bystander Intervention Training – April 28, 1-5 p.m.

·       Request a Healthy Relationship Program/training for your student group or class.

·       Learn how to Use Your Voice with the Center for Democracy and Civic Life.

·       Stop by the Mosaic to learn about their services and events.

·       Attend Take Back the Night, the Women’s Center’s annual SAAM event.

·       Attend an I3b event, like I Am/ We Are April 19^th, 5-6 p.m.

·       Participate in Love Quest a healthy relationship fact find this week!

·       Read more about this year’s national SAAM theme and how to discuss sexual violence and oppression.

T. Rowe Price is committed to providing access and opportunities to diverse talent considering a career in asset management. In support of that commitment, we will be hosting our third annual Launching Your Legacy program.

T. Rowe Price’s Launching Your Legacy program is an opportunity for diverse undergraduate talent to gain exposure to careers in asset management – from investing and financial planning to developing and enabling financial technologies and operations. We invite current undergraduate students to apply to this exploratory program, where you can learn from and make valuable connections with our professionals. The deadline to apply is April 10. If you are interested in applying to the program, submit your resume and application responses HERE.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Join other students from diverse backgrounds and participate in an exposure program designed to introduce you to career pathways at T. Rowe Price, including but not limited to Investments, Distribution (Sales & Marketing), Finance & Accounting, Investment Operations, and Global Technology. 

This program will be hosted virtually on the evenings of April 26^th and 27^th from 5:30-8:00 pm EST. Program components include:

1. Industry Insights With Cheri Belski, Head of Global Product
2. Associate Panel Discussions
3. Discussion with Raymone Jackson, Head of Diversity Equity and Inclusion
4. Investment Game
5. Network With Our Investment Professionals and Members of Our Business Resource Groups

Successful participants will have an opportunity to be considered for 2024 early talent internship opportunities on an accelerated timeline.

ELIGIBILITY
Students with backgrounds that are traditionally underrepresented in finance, investing, or technology are encouraged to apply. This includes, but is not limited to, students who are female, Black, Hispanic or Latino, Native American, or LGBT+; students with disabilities; veterans; or those from socio-economically challenged backgrounds. All undergraduate students currently enrolled in a 4-year program graduating between December 2024 and May 2026 are eligible to apply.

There is no cost to apply for the program, and there is no expectation or requirement for participants to utilize any T. Rowe Price services.

How to Apply
Take the first step in Launching Your Legacy and submit your resume and application responses by April 10.  

National Deaf History Month 2023