Sure, you’re an engineer, developer, or technical professional, but now you’re ready to be a manager. Maybe you’ve already started the transition to management without asking for it.
Technology Detectives | UMBC Industry News
This past weekend, UMBC held a 24-hour tech innovation marathon. Students across the East Coast worked together on new tech ideas, as well as putting their technology detective hats on to do some hacking.
Paving a New Way in GIS Leadership | Student Success Stories
We sat down with Gabriel Borroni, M.P.S. ’10, geographic information systems, to learn how his UMBC education has helped shape his GIS leadership skills.
Building Trust Through Leadership | UMBC Industry News
UMBC’s Master of Professional Studies (MPS) programs incorporate leadership into the curriculum. Leadership is an important component to the success of professionals and the organizations they represent.
Celebrating our Alumni | UMBC Campus News
Here’s a recap of what’s in the news in and around the UMBC campus, originally brought to you by UMBC News. This news recap is brought to you by UMBC’s Division of Professional Studies, offering a broad array of professionally-focused master’s degree and certificate programs that address industry needs while anticipating future opportunities.
Using Your Segal Americorps Education Award
Six years ago, I completed an Americorps year of service. It was a difficult but rewarding experience. I was placed at an elementary school and tasked with managing their volunteer program on a shoestring budget. Because my placement stipend only paid $13,000/year, I learned a lot about living on a shoestring budget myself.
The Art and Science of Organizing Data | UMBC Industry News
Data is everywhere. And companies struggle with what to do with all that data. The Data Science Master’s program at UMBC prepares students from a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds for careers in data science.
An Innovative Journey | UMBC Industry News
UMBC associate professor of chemical, biochemical, and environmental engineering, Lee Blaney, is conducting an innovative project on nutrients found in urine. The EPA is funding this project so he can investigate the ability of his Nutrient Extraction and Recovery Device (NERD) technology to recover nutrients from human urine.
A Career in the Health IT Field | UMBC Career Outlook
The Health IT field is continuing to expand due largely in part to the large demand for care within our aging population. Have you ever considered a career in HIT? If not, read on to find out more about the many benefits of this booming field.