Light Show Using “The Most Powerful Console On The Market”
Mentor: Adam Mendelson, Theatre
Location: UC Ballroom Lounge | Time: 1:00p – 3:00 p.m. (show will run every 15 minutes, starting at 1:15)
As part of my URA, I researched the GrandMA2 lighting control system with the intention and purpose of using the system to program lights to music for a light show and a live band. This show was produced in the Proscenium Theatre on February 15th, 2019. As MA Lighting says on its website, the GranMA offers an integrated MA System that supplies optimal solutions for sophisticated projects with complex system requirements. for large scale shows and concert production. I learned how to use the system, and I then brought the information back to UMBC Theatre. The light show I created in February visually displayed my proficiency on the system. Following the show, I hosted a master class to discuss some of what I find to be most unique about the system. I have also made myself a valuable resource as a programmer for local companies in the industry. I plan to continue my research to become a better and more knowledgeable programmer. At URCAD, I am hosting another light show to display my research and proficiency. By creating a second show I hope further my proficiency on the system. With practice I will become a better and faster programm
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2:00-2:15- Susanna Abler, BFRB: An Animated PSA
2:15-2:30- John Martinez, What You Mean to Me
2:30-2:45- Julia Blurton-Jones, Traitor: An Animated Short
2:45-3:00- William Kraft, Illusion
3:00-3:15- Angelo Rayner, Nose Job
Films will be shown in the Fine Arts Recital Hall
Moderator: Prof. Corrie Parks
URCAD is Wednesday, April 24th!
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10:00am-12:00pm
Virtual Reality Mirror Therapy Rehabilitation For Post-Stroke Patients (Levan Sulimanov)
Derik’s Inferno: A Retro Two-dimensional Platformer From Hell (Andrew McFarland)
Escape to Planet Earth (Andrew McLamb, Carllie Foley)
Wizards (Brendan Robinson)
Thirst: A Quest To Restore The Oasis (Elwin Brown, Erin Cannon)
Judgement Of Osiris (Ryan Hartig, David Lane, Misha Furman, Melody Chan)
UMBC Game Developers Club 2018-2019 Game Projects: Shea Sandifer, Josh Ludlow, Trevor Ancona, Alex Leger, Kit Heckman, Anthony Ellis, Ben Przysucha, Cameron Blomquist, Shawn Oppermann, Liam Upton
Interactive video games will be set up in the UC Ballroom Lounge.
URCAD is Wednesday, April 24th!
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By Nicole Arcilla, Registered Dietitian, Chartwells Higher Ed
If you turn your channel to a news station, read an article online, or even listen in on conversations in the lunch room – you might notice that more and more people are talking about sustainability and have a growing interest in it. For those who are unsure, sustainability is defined differently depending on who you speak with and in what industry – however, the goal is still the same. Sustainability involves initiatives and actions that allow us to have minimal to no impact on our planet’s health, while still finding long lasting solutions that allow us to carry on with our daily lives.
One way we’ve been tackling sustainability in our dining locations, is to practice zero-waste culinary techniques while also focusing on more plant-based recipes and dishes. Next time you and your student get together, consider trying out these recipes that show how to use all parts of a carrot, and can be done with several other produce too:
Honey Glazed Roasted Carrots
Ingredients
2-3 bunches carrots with tops (about 3 pounds of carrots with tops)
2 T olive oil
Honey to taste
Salt and pepper to taste
Parsley to garnish
Preparation
1) Preheat oven to 425oF
2) Rinse and dry all carrots with tops
3) Carefully trip tops and set aside
4) Peel carrots, creating various shapes and length from the peel. Do not discard peels, set aside for later.
5) Slice carrots diagonally in 1-1 ½ in slices.
6) Place carrots on baking sheet and add remaining ingredients. Gently toss, ensuring even coating.
7) Lay carrots in single layer and bake for 20-25 min, until golden brown, turning over halfway through.
Carrot Top Pesto
Ingredients
Carrot top trimmings
1 garlic clove
3 T pine nuts
¼ cup parmesan
½ cup olive oil
Preparation
1) Pulse garlic and nuts in food processor until coarse. Add parmesan and carrot tops. Continue to pulse until a textured puree forms.
2) Add olive and pulse until all ingredients are combined. Pulse until you reach desired consistency.
3) Use the pesto to add to hot cooked pasta, or use as a dressing for other dishes.
Carrot Peel Crunch
Ingredients
Saved carrot peels
1 T olive oil
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
1) Warm pan over medium-high heat and add oil.
2) Add carrot peels and gently toss with paprika. Add salt and pepper to taste.
3) Cook until peels are lightly crisped.
4) Serve as a garnish on top of a grain bowl for added crunch or eat by itself as savory snack.
Looking for more recipe ideas? Encourage your student to stop by the dining hall on April 14th during brunch for DIY Avocado Toasts, or they can drop by on April 22nd for Vegan Peanut Butter Fudge to learn more about plant-based sweet treats. More upcoming events can be found on our dining website.
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For more information contact the Career Center at 410-455-2216.
Name:Ghazal Becker
Internship, Co-op or Research Site:Summers Lab, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Position Title: Research Assistant
Major(s)/Minor(s):Biological Sciences Major, Chemistry and Psychology Minors and Honors Certificate
Work Term:Spring 2018-Present
Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities.
I joined Dr. Summers lab in January 2018, right after I finished my first semester as a transfer student at UMBC. At Dr. Summers lab, each graduate student and postdoc has their own group. When I first joined the lab, I was able to shadow different groups and ended up being part of Dr. Joshua Brown’s group. Being a part of this group, allowed me to learn to become independent, work on a project on my own and train other students. This research opportunity has allowed me to improve my public speaking, critical thinking, communication and time management skills. Since I joined the lab, I have been able to present my research poster 4 times including at the Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students (ABRCMS). Joining Dr. Summers lab has allowed me to learn and develop many laboratory skills such as Pipetting Techniques, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Trial Transcription, Large Scale Transcription Reaction, Gel Agarose Electrophoresis, and Bacterial Transformation. My day to day responsibilities in my group includes preparing samples, performing gel studies, planning my every day in advance and writing and reflecting on what I do daily.
Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?
I transferred to UMBC from Howard Community College (HCC) fall of 2017. As a pre-med transfer junior student, I did not know much about research opportunities on campus but I knew I wanted to do research and I saw a lot of UMBC students being involved in research. I asked around and learned that I should just email different professors in Biology and Chemistry departments and ask to see if they have any research opportunities available for undergraduate students. I specifically learned about Dr. Summers lab through a teacher assistant from one of my classes. I emailed my resume to Dr. Summers, specified my interest and asked if I could join his lab. I received an email couple weeks after I applied, had an interview, and was able to start working in the lab right after the fall semester ended, in the beginning of January 2018.
What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization?
I have enjoyed learning, collaborating and sharing ideas in my group, being assigned my own project, and being able to train other students the most about my position. I also enjoyed traveling to go to a conference, presenting my research at a national level and learning about what other students all over the Unites States are performing research on. What I enjoy the most about the lab that I work in is the fact that it is a very supportive and friendly environment and that we have fun activities such as going on annual ski trip or a picnic or eating at a restaurant together.
How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?
Working hard toward a certain goal and trying to test if a hypothesis is correct or not helps me to believe that I have made an impact. Structural studies that are performed in our lab are done to solve a specific structure and function of 5´ leader of HIV-1 RNA genome. Once a structure is determined more specifically, better therapeutics could be find to help individuals infected with HIV. Aiming and working hard to study a certain part of the 5´ leader of HIV-1 RNA genome help me to believe that I have made an impact.
What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?
My advice would be to ask around, be persistent, email different professors and send them your resumes that highlight your strengths. Also, do not give up easily and keep searching until you find a research experience that you are looking for.
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