Enjoy breakfast with fellow UMBC commuters and get connected with on-campus resources! There’s no better way to start your day, especially during Commuter Week! 

GMC will be hosted on Tuesday morning from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and as always, it is complimentary with your Commuter Gold Card.

Gold Cards are a one-time per academic year purchase and can be bought at any GMC with cash only.

Gold Card Pricing:
$5 for Commuters
$10 for Residential & Graduate Students

If you purchased a Gold Card in Fall 2024, it is still valid!

Join us for this special edition of GMC as we celebrate Commuter Week! 

Position Overview:

Position Type: Internship, Stipend, Undergraduate Student, Graduate Student

Join us today and every day to raise awareness about hearing health and support those with hearing loss.

Did You Know?

• Hearing loss is twice as common as diabetes or cancer.
• 80% of hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids, but only 1 in 4 people use them.
• Untreated hearing loss increases the risk of cognitive decline (5x), depression (18% vs. 8%), and falls (3x higher risk).
• 28% of adults over 52 with hearing loss struggle with daily activities, compared to 7.3% with normal hearing.
• 1 in 8 people in the U.S. (ages 12+) experience hearing loss.
• Hearing loss is linked to lower salaries (up to $30,000 less) and higher unemployment rates (44% vs. 27%).

Let’s break the stigma and support better hearing for all.


Credit:  Maryland Department of Disabilities 

Virtual career fairs are a convenient and effective way to connect with potential employers from anywhere. With the GCC Virtual Career Expo coming up on March 5, now is the perfect time to prepare so you can make a strong impression on employers and maximize your job and internship opportunities.

Here’s how to navigate a virtual career fair successfully:

1. Register and Research Companies Beforehand

Before the event, register here and explore the list of participating employers. Review their websites, job postings, and company culture to identify those that align with your career goals. Make a short list of employers you hope to visit at the virtual career fair. This should be done in order of priority to ensure you don’t miss out on your top choices.

2. Optimize Your Resume and LinkedIn Profile

Update your resume with relevant experience and skills, and have a PDF version ready to upload when you register. Also make sure that your LinkedIn profile is optimized and polished—employers may check prior to the fair to see who they’d like to speak to. If you need help with either of these materials, you can schedule a 1:1 appointment with a Career Advisor.

3. Prepare Your Elevator Pitch

Have a 30-second commercial ready that highlights your background, skills, and career interests. Tailor it for different employers and practice delivering it confidently. If you want to practice in a more simulated environment, log into Big Interview and practice your pitch in response to the “Tell Me About Yourself” prompt.

4. Dress Professionally and Set Up Your Space

Even though it’s a virtual fair, dressing in business casual attire helps make a positive impression should you be invited to speak 1:1 with employers, and can even help you get into a more professional mindset. Find a quiet, well-lit space with a neutral background to minimize distractions.

5. Engage Actively and Ask Thoughtful Questions

Should you be invited to chat with an employer, be professional and engaged. Have questions ready beforehand and ask about the company culture, job opportunities, and the hiring process. Express interest in specific roles rather than just saying you’re looking for a job. You can review job postings within the fair that you can reference in these conversations.

6. Follow Up with Employers

After the fair, send thank-you emails or LinkedIn messages to the employers you connected with 1:1. Reiterate your interest in their company and remind them of your conversation by mentioning something specific and memorable that you discussed. Don’t forget to include the specific job posting you’re interested in as well.

Ready to Register?

The GCC Virtual Career Expo is an excellent opportunity to connect with top employers looking to hire graduate students, postdocs, and alumni from the STEM, Humanities, and Social Sciences fields. Don’t forget to register today and start preparing for a successful job or internship search!

Name:Gabriel Dennis II

Pronouns:He/Him

Semester of Internship: Summer 2024

Major:B.S Information Systems

Current Class Level:Junior

This semester I completed a(n)...:Internship

Internship, Co-op, or Research Site (Company/Organization Name):Boeing 

Location of the Organization (City, State):National Capital Region, USA

Title of position:Technical Project Manager intern

Tell us about your internship, co-op, or research opportunity, including your day-to-day responsibilities:

At The Boeing company I am a Technical Project Manager intern. Because of the size of Boeing, it has several departments spanning across multiple sectors. I work within Boeing's defense sector. My team specializes in providing analytical software & capabilities to our nation's various national agencies to support mission critical capabilities. 

I am responsible for vetting and sourcing 3rd party vendors to support my team's various task orders. My day-to-day responsibilities vary, but it usually follows the following tasks; log into the work computer and attend stand-up meetings to update the team on any progress of work completed within the last week. After the stand-up, I look into various vendors/software currently on the market that I believe could boost my team's capabilities. Next I spend time working on project timelines through Microsoft Project, to reflect current updates within the project. 

Since I also serve as the liaison between various vendors and my team, I end up spending sometime within vendor presentations and demos. I also gather all the weekly reports from all engineers apart from our various projects and compile it into one single report to be sent up to corporate and the customer. 

Describe the process of obtaining your position. When did you hear of the position and submit your application?

I applied to Boeing around the end of March. I found the job listing through LinkedIn 

What resources did you use to find your current experience?

UMBC Career Center, Career Fairs, Networking events (UMBC Connects, Info Sessions, Arts With a Purpose, etc.), Student Organizations/Scholar Groups, Handshake

What have you enjoyed the most about your position and organization?

What I have enjoyed the most about working at Boeing as a TPM intern, is the high-level of communication I have had with not only the management side of Boeing but the various customers we support & vendors we work with. 

How do you believe you have made an impact through your work?

Through my work at Boeing, I have made a tangible impact by streamlining operations, strengthening decision-making, and improving risk management for my company. All of which contribute to Boeing’s success in supporting national security and defense initiatives.

What advice would you give to another student who is seeking an internship or similar experience?

My best piece of advice I could give to another student seeking a similar internship is, even if you're not coding daily, understand technical concepts like the software development processes, and data analysis which will you more valuable, and learn how to interpret and communicate technical data, which is beyond crucial for this role.

Please provide a short reflection or quote about what you liked most about your position / earning internship credit / working with the Career Center.

What I enjoyed most about my position was the opportunity to bridge the gap between technical solutions and mission-critical decision-making, directly impacting national security operations. The Career Center played a key role in refining my resume and interview skills, helping me effectively communicate my technical and leadership experiences to land this opportunity.

Dinner with Friends: Lockdown Stories is a dinner and conversation program. UMBC community members (undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty, and alumni) will have the opportunity to share stories and participate in table conversations about their experiences of the COVID lockdowns that began in March 2020. The conversations will be structured to foster healing and connection, and to generate lessons that can sustain us all through challenging times.

Monday, March 10 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

University Center 312

This event is open to the entire UMBC community, but space is limited. Complete this brief RSVP form to reserve your spot.

This event is organized by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life in collaboration with the Adjunct Faculty Advisory Committee; College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Exempt Staff Senate; Graduate Student Association; Non-Exempt Staff Senate; Retriever Integrated Health; and Student Government Association.