As we prepare to return to campus this Fall semester, many are excited to see familiar and new spaces. One building in particular that many UMBC community members enjoy is the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building because of its open spaces that encourage dialogue and transformative learning.

STEM Students Shine During the Spring Semester | 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.

A Program Designed for Instructional Designers | [PODCAST]
The Learning and Performance Technology Graduate Program (LAPT) at UMBC is specifically designed to help Instructional Designers learn and grow. The program is portfolio-based. This feature allows students to build a tangible working portfolio that becomes their intellectual property.

Weaving an Entrepreneurial Spirit into Science [PODCAST]
In this episode of UMBC’s Mic’d Up Podcast, we welcome alumna, Natasha Wedderburn ’17 & ’20, MPS Biotechnology & MPS Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership, to chat about weaving an entrepreneurial spirit into science when it comes to the pursuit of a new venture in community gardening and composting in Baltimore City.

Creating a Great Work Environment | UMBC Industry News
UMBC has been voted as a top place to work in Maryland many times. This is no surprise to those who are fortunate enough to be a part of this collegial, encouraging community. Daily we are reminded of why UMBC is such a special place to work and learn.

Building a Community of Learners in ISD | [PODCAST]
When it comes to the field of Instructional Design, community and networking drive the success. When it comes down to ISD, we’re all learners on various levels. Bridging the knowledge gap with well-thought out instruction is the key to dynamic transformations and continued to growth.

Innovative Tech | UMBC Industry News
UMBC’s Integrated Product Development and Manufacturing Graduate Certificate program engages students in bringing innovation to the world.

A Comprehensive List of Resources for UMBC Graduate Students
Resources available specifically for graduate students are plentiful at UMBC. Five of these resources were listed in a previous blog post found here, but here are some more that are available.