Join us for Virtual URCAD, April 22-29, 2020!
You will be able to view student presentations and interact with the presenters.
URCAD.umbc.edu
Ghina Ammar | History
Role of Arnold White in the Shift From Religious/cultural Antisemitism to Racial Antisemitism in 19th Century Britain.
Mentor: Daniel Ritschel
Chase Andre| Biological Sciences
Examining the Role of Mind Bomb 2 on Cell Migration in Drosophila
Mentor: Michelle Starz-Gaiano
Viviana Angelini | Political Science
Seoul Or Los Angeles? North Korea's Nuclear Targeting Strategy
Mentor: Devin Hagerty
Nicole Attram| Mechanical Engineering
Chitosan-based Polymer Gel as an Electrolyte in Rechargeable Zn-MnO2 Alkaline Batteries
Mentor: Deepa Madan
Christopher Bain | Physics
X-Ray Luminous AGN And The Quenching Of The Main Sequence
Mentor: David Sanders
Karis Barnett | Chemistry and Biochemistry
Optimizing the Detection of Praziquantel for Monitoring Aquarium Systems Using High-Pressure Liquid Chromatography(HPLC)
Mentor: William LaCourse
Reynold Bascal| Physics
Assessment of Ozone Soundings During the Summer of 2019 Air Quality Exceedances in Baltimore, MD
Mentor: Ruben Delgado
Samar Behdin | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Biochemical and Structural Analysis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type-1 Spliced RNA
Mentor: Michael Summers
Dawn Bunch| Psychology
Examining a Web-based Training for Social Workers on the Benefits of Early Psychosis Screening
Mentor: Jason Schiffman
Sarah Burney| Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Validation of a Quality Attribute Estimator Utilizing Real Time Chromatography Measurements
Mentor: Yordan Kostov
Ridhi Chaudhary | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
INITIAL RECOGNITION OF THE HIV-1 RNA PACKAGING SIGNAL
Mentor: Michael Summers
Jimmy Coleman| Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
An Iterative Algorithm for Multi-Image Super-Resolution
Mentor: David Chapman
Tobias Coombs| Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Investigating the Impact of Nanoparticle Surface Charge on Compliment Activation Related Pseudo Allergy
Mentor: Erin Lavik
Ashley Copenhaver| Mathematics and Statistics
Understanding Connectivity of Pancreatic Beta Cells through Artificial Neural Networks
Mentor: Bradford Peercy
Faith Davis | Sociology and Anthropology
MODEL FOR ASSESSING AND INFORMING ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS OF THE RISK OF CHRONIC DISEASE
Mentor: Katie Birger
Shiva Deljookorani | Biological Sciences
HIGHT CONTENT SCREENING FOR INVESTIGATING FATTY ACID-MEDIATED EPGENETIC REPROGRAMMING IN MELANOMA
Mentor: Ting-Hsiang Huang
Hana Flores| Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Characterizing High Affinity Gag Binding Sites on the HIV-1 Genome
Mentor: Michael Summers
Omar French| Physics
A Deep Look at Jets From Black Holes With The Very Large Array
Mentor: Eileen Meyer
Azaria Gallo| Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
High Definition Effects Controller (HDVC) Box
Mentor: E.F. Charles LaBerge
Noel Getachew | Chemistry and Biochemistry
Characterizing Pulmonary Vessels InPreclinical Models Of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Mentor: Guarav Choudhary
Frances Ghinger| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Determining The Structure Of The HIV-1 5’ Leader Monomeric And Dimeric Confirmations
Mentor: Michael Summers
Ellen Gulian | Physics
Using Density Functional Theory (DFT) to Determine the Effects of Molecules on Top of Monolayer WS2
Mentor: Michael Hayden
Anna Hartman| English
Understanding Uprisings: Media Discourse and Maryland Race Uprisings (1845-2015)
Mentor: Lindsay Dicuirci
Anna Hartman| English
Timed Writing: Perfecting This Essential College-Readiness Skill
Mentor: Cheryl North
Elizabeth Hawkins | Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BioSentinel: Optimizing Yeast Preparation for Long-duration Spaceflight Missions
Mentor: Sergio Santa Maria
Keren Herran | Interdisciplinary Studies
Children Raising Children: A Qualitative Study Of The Social Determinants Of Adolescent Pregnancy In Rural Ecuador
Mentor: Ivan Palacios
Colin Hrenko| Education
Effect of Verb Conjugation Apps on Student Verb Conjugation
Mentor: Linda Oliva
Sophia Hu | Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Automated Registration of Planarian Gene Expression Patterns
Mentor: Daniel Lobo
Ben Hyatt| Mathematics and Statistics
A Reaction-Diffusion PDE Model For Predicting Release From Water-Soluble Gels
Mentor: Muruhan Rathinam
Jeremy Keaton | Music
A Force That Gives Us Meaning
Mentor: Linda Dusman
Gerson Kroiz| Mathematics and Statistics
A Comparison of Stochastic Precipitation Generation Models For The Potomac River Basin
Mentor: Matthias Gobbert
Danylo Leshchyshyn | Political Science
Exploring Corruption In Post-communist States
Mentor: Laura Hussey
Karan Luthria| Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Enhancing and Visualizing Human Disease Networks to Reduce Healthcare Cost
Mentor: Maricel Kann
Genevieve Madden| Political Science
Mixed Methods Analysis Regarding Feminist Social Movement in the United States
Mentor: Ian Anson
Hamza Mahmood| Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Textron Pulse Detector/Descriptor
Mentor: E.F. Charles LaBerge
Rachel Morin | Physics
Charge Transfer from Semiconductor Nanorods
Mentor: Matthew Pelton
Zakary Newberry| Biological Sciences
Effect of Lambda Red Recombinogenic Proteins On Cas9-Mediated Homology Directed Repair
Mentor: Charles Bieberich
Paul Ocone | American Studies
Celebrating Japanese Animation: 25 Years of the UMBC Anime Society
Mentor: Shenita Denson
Paul Ocone| American Studies
On Thin Ice
Mentor: Donald Snyder
Oluwateniayo Ogunsan| Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
Automatically Generated Phase Portraits for Understanding Biological Systems
Mentor: Daniel Lobo
Edoswele Okojie| Health Administration and Policy
Changes In Policy and Training in a Perinatal Quality Improvement Collaborative to Reduce Primary Cesarean Section Rates
Mentor: Jennifer Callaghan-Koru
Victor Omoniyi | Biological Sciences
Effects Of APPLd Mutation On The Olfactory System In Drosophila Melanogaster
Mentor: Fernando Vonhoff
Shirin Parsa| Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Novel 3D Neuroinflammatory Model of Alzheimer’s Disease Using Microglial Cells
Mentor: Gregory Szeto
Nishka Patel| Interdisciplinary Studies
Examining The Cognitive And Psychosocial Profiles Of GD1 Versus GBA-PD Patients
Mentor: Grisel Lopez
Bella Possidente| Visual Arts
Lighthouse
Mentor: Corrie Parks
Tanya Ramsey| English
Peer Education Impacts on Student Outcomes: A Case Study from the UMBC McNair Scholars Program
Mentor: Elaine MacDougall
Samyukta Rao | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Optimization of Method for Rapid Contamination Detection Through Manipulation of Cell Membrane Porosity
Jeremy Rubin | Mathematics and Statistics
Letting The LaxKAT Out Of The Bag: Packaging, Simulation, And Neuroimaging Data Analysis For A Powerful Kernel Test
Mentor: Russell Shinohara
Shea Sandifer| Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
UMBC Game Developers Club: 2019-2020 Team Projects
Mentor: Marc Olano
Mitali Sarkar | Biological Sciences
GAG-RNA INTERACTIONS THAT INITIATE HIV-1 ASSEMBLY
Mentor: Michael Summers
Madeline Schuch| Chemistry and Biochemistry
The Development of a Method For The Quantitation Of Carbohydrates In Aquatic Systems
Mentor: William LaCourse
Anna Schuster| Emergency Health Services
Evaluation of Clinical Factors Leading to Sepsis Recognition in the Emergency Department
Mentor: Fran Balamuth
Alexandra Seas| Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Synthesis of Immunosuppressive Nanoparticles for the Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Mentor: Gregory Szeto
Fatimah Shaalan| Economics
Will the American Dream Survive Beyond the First-Generation?
Mentor: Lisa Dickson
Jonathan Sikora|Biological Sciences
A Comparison of Song Repertoire Sizes in Male and Female Eastern Bluebirds (Sialia Sialis) using Statistical Rarefaction
Mentor: Kevin Omland
Joshua Slaughter | Computer Science and Electrical Engineering
Towards Detection of Misinformation Through Machine Learning and Latent Variable Methods
Mentor: Tulay Adali
Diane Stonestreet | Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering
Design And Fabrication Of A Housing For A Wearable, Low-cost Particulate Matter Sensor
Mentor: Christopher Hennigan
Charmain Su| Physics
Chemical and Biological Sensing Using perovskite Materials
Mentor: N.B. Singh
Jordan Troutman | Information Systems
Subset Feature Selection with Considerations of Fairness
Mentor: James Foulds
Briscoe Turner| Psychology
Impact of Experiences of Rejection on Health-Related Quality of Life for Previously Incarcerated Individuals
Mentor: Bronwyn Hunter
Inaya Wahid | Health Administration and Policy
Developing a Program to Improve Birth Outcomes in Delaware
Mentor: Kate Smith
Teresa Whittemore| Dance
Giving Skin
Mentor: Ann Sofie Clemmenson
Sandra Wilson| Modern Languages, Linguistics, and Intercultural Communication
Sign Language In Media: American Sign Language (ASL) Vs. Japanese Sign Language (JSL)
Mentor: Tomoko Hoogenboom
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This is your opportunity to see if a career in the field of Information Security or Information Technology could be a good fit for you. Eligible College Seniors/College Graduates, Career Changers and Veterans could receive fully funded training.
The SANS Institute’s Cyber Workforce Academy - Maryland is currently accepting applications! This four month accelerated cybersecurity training program is 100% scholarship-based and provides eligible Maryland residents with advanced technical training, industry-recognized GIAC certifications, and highly sought-after cybersecurity skills to provide them a pathway into the cybersecurity workforce. The next Academy begins in July 2020.
To learn more and to apply, visit The SANS Institute’s Cyber Workforce Academy - Maryland, https://www.sans.org/cybertalent/cyber-workforce-academy-maryland
If you had to describe NuHarbor Security in three words, what would they be?
Security, Passion, and Education
What is the number one thing you look for in a new team member?
We are looking for passionate people that are excited to work for a cyber security company. We look for a new team member to fit our companies’ culture! We look for a new team member who will always put their team first, strive to do better for our customers, and continue to learn and grow.
What qualities do your coworkers possess that make them enjoyable to work with?
We think that getting to spend time with the awesome people we work with is one of the best perks of the job. NuHarbor Security employees are very easy to talk to! We use slack for interoffice communication and always have several conversations going on from division specific conversations to a watercooler where we encourage random conversation from weekend plans to favorite beers. In our Vermont office we frequently host lunch events from potlucks to pizza and beverages of choice days. What makes our coworkers so great to work alongside is their passion for what they do, their openness to welcoming new members, and their drive for the company as a whole, to be the best that they can be for the good of each other and the company!
What makes you enjoy going to work and how does the culture promote that? What about the office encourages that supportive environment and culture?
What makes me enjoy working for NuHarbor is not only that we are located in the beautiful state of Vermont and get to see the mountains everyday on our way to work. It’s the fact that when you are hired and are going through onboarding you are never a stranger for long. For new students who have just graduated the first day let alone first week may seem scary. Have no fear, by the end of the first week everyone has stopped by to say welcome and introduce themselves to you. The communication is amazing at NuHarbor, there isn’t the need to feel like you are bothering someone when you send a Slack message over to them! Something that makes NuHarbor stand out is how we follow our values. Everyone is on the same page when it comes to our them, protect the house, help our clients win, and always be learning are the three values that all our employees model
Why did you originally choose to work for NuHarbor Security?
I choose to work for NuHarbor because of the great things Iheard about the company. I came from a huge companyand I was yearning for a smallercompany with a “family” feel! We were voted #4 for “Best Places to Work” in Vermont for 2018, we are waiting on the 2019 results but we already know we are somewhere within the first 50!
Do you have any examples or remember a specific time that you loved working with your team?
Currently our company had to transition from working at the office to 100% working remote. At a time where the unknown was frightening our company really kept us together. Justin our CEO has put on a couple events to keep us updated and at ease. He put on a virtual “town hall” where he updated everyone about what was happening at NuHarbor! Our departments managers all gave an update on their departments! I really enjoyed and found it important to get together as a company. On Fridays we have been doing a “virtual happy hour” as a company! The last two weeks we have had themes for the zoom meetings, everyone joins with fun virtual backgrounds! This upcoming Friday is our first Bingo game!!! Even though we are all separated and not in the office environment we are kept in the loop of what’s happening and able to still enjoy each other’s company!
If you remember anything specific, can you talk about your interviewing/hiring process when you started at (NAME OF COMPANY)?
The hiring process at NuHarbor was very personable! They clearly love what they do! Kathie Cheney the HR director started the interview process with a pre-screen phone call “trying to get to know me” were we just chatted about what I currently did and what interested me in this opportunity. We then had a “face to face” with another person from the HR team. They asked me about what they were looking for and asked me some questions regarding the position, I was able to ask question about the company too! The next step I was brought back in for another face-to-face where I had a full panel interview with a couple people from the different departments! They asked me more technical questions and opened it up for me to ask the managers questions. They even gave me the grand tour of the offices! From there I heard back within the next 12 hours about the verdict!
What internal mobility is available, and how soon can employees take advantage of growth opportunities?
Our company is growing! We are taking on more clients and expanding our boundaries across the East Coast! There are a lot of opportunities for internal mobility within our company! If you are successful and are doing a great job you will not go unnoticed. We keep a lot of our employee’s strengths and aspirations into our recruiting mind frame.
Why do you hire UMBC students?
We see that there is a lot of correlation between what UMBC students focus on and what we do daily at NuHarbor Security and are excited about the opportunities to hire within the University! We have researched the Cybersecurity Track and Cybersecurity Analytics certificates and feel these individuals would be able to hit the ground running at NuHarbor Security!
In these uncertain times, it is important as a community and a nation that we don’t lose sight of our identities, our purpose, and our impact. As such, the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s (UMBC) Counseling Center is taking a firm stance against the recent increase in xenophobia and racism that has been perpetrated against Chinese and Asian communities.
While the coronavirus (COVID-19) was declared by the World Health Organization as a global pandemic on March 11, 2020, some have chosen to refer to it as the “Chinese Virus,” the “Wuhan Virus,” or a “foreign virus.” This language falsely suggests that Chinese or Asian people are the sole carriers of the disease, while also dangerously ignoring the fact that any person, of any race or ethnicity, may be a carrier. Further, this misinformation racializes a public health emergency and perpetuates discrimination against ethnic Chinese (or other Asian) people, reflecting a long-standing history of xenophobia – a form of prejudice against people from other countries. Acts of discrimination, harassment, violence, and verbal aggression towards Chinese and Asian people in the U.S. have increased as a result and have imbued hate and fearmongering into an atmosphere already rife with uncertainty and anxiety.
UMBC draws its strength from its diversity of thought, cultures, backgrounds, and the importance with which inclusivity is upheld and championed. Asian and Asian American (especially Chinese and Chinese American) students, staff, and faculty are valued members of the UMBC community. UMBC’s Counseling Center decries racist or xenophobic rhetoric, behavior, or ideology. Furthermore, as mental health providers, we understand the negative psychological, physiological, and sociological effects of scapegoating, victim blaming, and bias in a time where we all need to find ways to be supported, connected, and truly informed.
Research shows that experiences of discrimination can lead to confusion, self-doubt, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and depression, along with a host of physical ailments. While it is understandable that these times of uncertainty have led to anxiety and fear, engaging in blame and othering behaviors only increases paranoia, mistrust, and emotional distancing, which in turn fuel anxiety and fear. Simply put, increasing belonging and connection helps us all, spreading division and distrust hurts us all. For a community built on inclusive excellence, we know the choice to make, so we hope you join us in denouncing discrimination and addressing xenophobia and racism in all its forms.
For tips and resources please visit: Counseling Center Website
The Sherman Center for Early Learning in Urban Communities is pleased to announce its 2019-20 research fellows. Two projects were selected for funding - one led by Dr. Patricia Young, associate professor of education, and the other led by Dr. Jane Lincove, associate professor of public policy at UMBC.
Dr. Young and co-investigator, Ms. Deborah Kariuki (Master of Arts in Education Graduate Program, UMBC), will conduct a yearlong study entitled, Infusing a Culture-based Computational Thinking Curriculum in Urban Preschools. They will work with Judy Center faculty and staff at Lakeland Elementary/Middle School to improve young learners’ computational thinking, thereby enhancing their problem solving skills and creativity. Dr. Young and Ms. Kariuki will develop, and with preschool teachers, test the Culture-based Computational Thinking Curriculum and instructional materials. In addition, they will design a parents’ guide to computational thinking for young learners.
Dr. Lincove with co-investigators, Dr. Lieny Jeon (Johns Hopkins University) and Ms. Sarah Bollard (Baltimore City Public Schools), will conduct a three-year study entitled, Judy Centers in Baltimore: Improving Data-Informed Decisions. This study will develop a new database from existing sources to investigate the effect of Judy Center services on young children’s kindergarten readiness, the relative effectiveness of different Judy Center programs and services, and the potential for measuring outcomes for children before they enter kindergarten. In addition to improving early childhood data systems and infrastructure, this project will produce relevant research for policy and program improvements.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Young, Dr. Lincove, and their co-investigators.