FOUR UMBC students named Goldwater Scholars for 2021! Slaughter, Lilly, Kroiz, and Luthria set UMBC record

Four UMBC students have been named 2021-2022 Goldwater Scholars, setting a new university record for the most Retrievers to earn this prestigious undergraduate award in a single year. They are Joshua Slaughter ‘22, computer engineering; Kaitlynn Lilly ‘22, physics and mathematics; Gerson Kroiz ‘22, mathematics; and Karan Luthria ‘22, bioinformatics. 

The goal of the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program is to provide the United States with “a continuing source of highly qualified scientists, mathematicians, and engineers” to move the nation forward. UMBC’s prior Goldwater Scholars, including Rhodes Scholar Naomi Mburu ‘18, chemical engineering, have gone on to top graduate programs and promising research careers.

That four UMBC students won awards, from over 1,250 STEM student applicants across the country is remarkable, notes April Householder’95, director of undergraduate research and prestigious scholarships at UMBC. “Winning the Goldwater means that Slaughter, Lilly, Kroiz, and Luthria join a legacy of scholars who have gone on to become this country’s leading scientists, engineers, and mathematicians,” she says. 

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Humanities Scholar Madeline Arbutus decolonizes the design canon by uncovering the work of unrecognized people of color who were behind some of the most iconic brands in American culture. See her presentation, "Uncredited: Uncovering the Names Behind the Colonized Modern Design Canon" at URCAD, starting on Monday!

URCAD.umbc.edu
April 19-25, 2021

Abstract
Mentor: Margaret Re, Visual Arts

Mid-twentieth century American designers had a tremendous impact on national identity and design history— and an overwhelming majority of those who are recognized are white. Korean-American merchandise designer, Alma Shon shaped standards of luxury retail in America and Black graphic designer, Thomas Miller led and contributed to the designs of logos that you still see today— and both artists go uncredited in many archives, unmentioned in design history courses and not even considered in our colonized design canon. 

Curator Margaret Re’s exhibition, A Designed Life, however, has uncovered the work of Shon, Miller, and many other designers in its recreation of three traveling exhibitions that were commissioned by the U.S. Department of State during the Cold War from 1951 to 1954. In addition to composing biographies for Shon and Miller that will be included as supporting research in the virtual exhibition of A Designed Life at the Design Museum of Chicago in 2021, I have identified their work and influence in archives, in hopes of decolonizing the design canon through the inclusion of Shon and Miller’s narratives and work.

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Dear Colleagues,

Each year on May 1, UMBC participates in National College Signing Day, which celebrates students who are choosing to continue their education by attending college.

As part of this effort, we do outreach to new students welcoming them to UMBC and pointing them to our social media channels and #RetrieverNation where they can introduce themselves and share their excitement. But first, we ask that you, the members of our community, help build the buzz and get messages out there to celebrate and welcome students when they arrive.  

Our ask of you: 
We’d love for you to create a message welcoming new students to our community and then share that message on social media using #RetrieverNation in the days leading up to April 30 (since May 1 is a Saturday this year). Videos are particularly appreciated, but photos with written messages are great, too. And, where possible, we especially encourage using platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, or TikTok, as these platforms are more likely to reach new students. 

Want a little more context? 
We hope these messages will be especially meaningful for new students in a time when we're all fatigued by Zoom life and a little disconnected from one another -- so many of our admitted students have never even had the chance to come to campus. You know what it's like to be a part of our community and you can help our newest Retrievers feel like they're already part of it, too.

The Undergraduate Marketing Team

P.S. In case it’s helpful, here are some prompts to get you started:
  • Share a quick “welcome to UMBC” message for incoming students.
  • What advice would you give a brand new UMBC student? 
  • Why are you glad to be part of UMBC?
  • What do you/your team have to offer new students that will help them as they start their time at UMBC?
  • Who can new students turn to for help and support?
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Please see the latest updates on UMBC’s Retriever Ready website. Questions? Email covid19@umbc.edu.

Fall 2020 Semester Report

COVID-19 Health & Safety

Fall 2021 Semester Academic FAQs For Undergraduates

UMBC Together

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Do you always find yourself talking about social justice? Are you the friend in your group that’s always adding “nuance” to the conversation? Then we’re looking for you! IDEAL Interns, known as IDEALists, work for Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging (I3B) and are supervised by the Coordinators with Initiatives for Identity, Inclusion, and Belonging. 

The main role of the IDEAL Internship is to support our professional staff in cultivating a community built on a foundation of Inclusive Excellence and social justice through peer-led workshops  and facilitated dialogue. Interns have a variable/flexible schedule contingent upon facilitation needs.

The priority deadline for this application is Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:59pm. Applications will officially close May 14th at 5pm. Candidates advancing in the process will be interviewed. 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for your interest in applying for this position! Please read the following instructions in their entirety before proceeding with your application. This will ensure that we receive all of your application materials. Incomplete applications will not be considered for an interview.

1) Submit your UMBCworks application (Position ID: 9325624) with resume & references. Please include at least three professional or academic references. Include their full name, job title, email, and phone number. 
NO REFERENCE LETTER IS NEEDED but at least one reference should be a UMBC staff and/or faculty member.

2) Submit your supplemental application at http://bit.ly/idealists2021.

Applicants who apply by the priority deadline will receive an email no later than Tuesday, May 4th if they have been selected for an interview.

If you have any questions about the application or the process, please email i3b@umbc.edu. Thanks for applying.
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URCAD.umbc.edu
April 19-25, 2021

Abstract
Mentor: Ann Sofie Clemmensen, Dance

English Language Learners' (ELLs) experiences can often be frustrating because their education may not address learning modalities that suit them, specifically when it comes to teaching English grammar. MotionWriters, a learning program created by Assistant Professor Ann Sofie Clemmensen and Dance/English Literature major, Angelika Albertorio seeks to address this problem by implementing a multimodal teaching approach that engages practicing English grammar through the involvement of the moving body. Inspired by the choreographic process, MotionWriters guides participants through a creative process structured around the creation and continuous revision of a fictional narrative. Students will go through a series of modules and creative devices/tasks. The differences of parts of speech, vocabulary, and sentence structure are explored through the whole body, including visual, verbal, and kinesthetic modes of learning. The MotionWriters pilot program is targeted at ELLs who are between the ages of nine to eleven. The community aspect of this program, coupled with the creative approach to English language and grammar, hopes to make for an interactive experience for students and inspire confidence for their future educational endeavors.
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This is a repost on behalf of the Women’s Center. Original post can be found here.

The events, activism, discussions, support, and stories that stem from Sexual Assault Awareness Month are some of the Women’s Center’s most significant and special. Take Back the Night (TBTN) is one of the largest events the Women's Center hosts every year. To honor this special event that centers survivors stories and healing and invites our community to dismantle rape culture, we created a virtual TBTN experience.

We invite our community to visit this platform and engage in the visual and audio content. Spend time alone or with others sitting with the reflection questions and action items. Share your thoughts on social media using #UMBCtbtn.

Join the Women's Center on April 20th at 4pm to be in community as we experience virtual TBTN 2021 together!

Thank you to the student who shared their voices to make the experience a richer and deeper experience for the UMBC community. Special thanks to OIA staff, Bryan Barnes and Kevin McGuire, who took a glimmer of idea and turned it into a reality.

To learn more about UMBC's Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming and resources, visit our SAAM 2021 myUMBC post.

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Don't miss Lujane's film, A Cloud Of Worries- An Animated Short!

URCAD.umbc.edu
April 19-25, 2021

Abstract
Mentor: Corrie Parks, Visual Arts

A Cloud of Worries is a looping animated short about a girl who bottles up her stress and just can’t seem to escape from her worries, even in her dreams. The stress builds up, little by little, symbolized by the red cloud looming above her head. This piece represents the state of an average individual that is plagued by stress, always feeling restless. The color scheme, a combination of blues, purples and pinks, and the watercolor-like textures were all used to create the “dreamy” night time atmosphere. All animation was done digitally, and this short made use of moving two-dimensional camera effects during certain scenes like the falling sequence to make the motion more fluid and effective. It was especially crucial to capture the restlessness felt by the girl as she was falling, so she was animated to constantly rotate and twist as she fell. This project was created as a reflection of my mental state during the weeks leading up to final exams and projects. Every student is familiar with the tension near finals time, and this piece demonstrates how the inner state of our mind can be overwhelmed by any building pressure.
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The events, activism, discussions, support, and stories that stem from Sexual Assault Awareness Month are some of the Women’s Center’s most significant and special. Take Back the Night (TBTN) is one of the largest events the Women's Center hosts every year. To honor this special event that centers survivors stories and healing and invites our community to dismantle rape culture, we created a virtual TBTN experience. 

We invite our community to visit this platform and engage in the visual and audio content. Spend time alone or with others sitting with the reflection questions and action items. Share your thoughts on social media using #UMBCtbtn. 
Join the Women's Center on April 20th at 4pm to be in community as we experience virtual TBTN 2021 together! 

Thank you to the student who shared their voices to make the experience a richer and deeper experience for the UMBC community. Special thanks to OIA staff, Bryan Barnes and Kevin McGuire, who took a glimmer of idea and turned it into a reality. 

To learn more about UMBC's Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming and resources, visit our SAAM 2021 myUMBC post. 
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The events, activism, discussions, support, and stories that stem from Sexual Assault Awareness Month are some of the Women’s Center’s most significant and special. Take Back the Night (TBTN) is one of the largest events the Women's Center hosts every year. To honor this special event that centers survivors stories and healing and invites our community to dismantle rape culture, we created a virtual TBTN experience. 

We invite our community to visit this platform and engage in the visual and audio content. Spend time alone or with others sitting with the reflection questions and action items. Share your thoughts on social media using #UMBCtbtn. 
Join the Women's Center on April 20th at 4pm to be in community as we experience virtual TBTN 2021 together! 

Thank you to the student who shared their voices to make the experience a richer and deeper experience for the UMBC community. Special thanks to OIA staff, Bryan Barnes and Kevin McGuire, who took a glimmer of idea and turned it into a reality. 

To learn more about UMBC's Sexual Assault Awareness Month programming and resources, visit our SAAM 2021 myUMBC post. 

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