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Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety at UMBC | 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 […]

Posted byChylene BabbApril 29, 2019July 28, 2022Posted inCampus NewsTags: UMBC campusLeave a comment on Diversity, Inclusion, and Safety at UMBC | UMBC Campus News
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Productivity Hacks for Busy Students and Professionals

Let’s be honest, sometimes life gets overwhelming and motivation starts to fizzle. Often times, when motivation starts to decrease, so does productivity.

Posted byChylene BabbApril 16, 2019July 28, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resourceLeave a comment on Productivity Hacks for Busy Students and Professionals
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Leaders Raising Leaders | 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.

Posted byChylene BabbApril 1, 2019July 28, 2022Posted inCampus NewsTags: community leadership, STEM, UMBC campusLeave a comment on Leaders Raising Leaders | UMBC Campus News
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A Checklist for Applying to Grad School

Are you considering applying to grad school and aren’t sure what your first step should be? Well, you’ve already covered the first step by deciding that you want to apply.

Posted byChylene BabbMarch 20, 2019February 2, 2023Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: graduate student resources1 Comment on A Checklist for Applying to Grad School
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What To Expect from a Career in Data Science

One of the best ways to know what to expect from a career in data science is to chat with someone who is in the field. We were fortunate enough […]

Posted byChylene BabbMarch 4, 2019July 28, 2022Posted inCareer OutlookTags: data scienceLeave a comment on What To Expect from a Career in Data Science
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Prepared and Ready for the Next Step: Student Success Stories

When a student says she is prepared and ready for the next step in life, we consider that a success story worth sharing! We sat down with soon-to-be graduate, Jessica […]

Posted byChylene BabbFebruary 26, 2019February 7, 2023Posted inStories of SuccessTags: data science, masters program, professional development, STEMLeave a comment on Prepared and Ready for the Next Step: Student Success Stories
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UMBC Invests in Research | 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.

Posted byChylene BabbFebruary 21, 2019July 28, 2022Posted inCampus NewsTags: community leadership, Entrepreneurship Innovation Leadership, STEMLeave a comment on UMBC Invests in Research | UMBC Campus News
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How to Network with People in Business

One of the greatest soft skills you can learn as a professional is how to network with people in business. Yes, it helps to leverage industry specific skills, but the […]

Posted byChylene BabbFebruary 18, 2019February 23, 2023Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: career resources, professional developmentLeave a comment on How to Network with People in Business
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UMBC Stands Out from The Crowd | 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.

Posted byChylene BabbJanuary 31, 2019July 28, 2022Posted inCampus NewsTags: biotechnology, data science, geographic information systems, masters program, STEMLeave a comment on UMBC Stands Out from The Crowd | UMBC Campus News
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Find Your Best Program Fit | UMBC Professional Programs

When it comes to finding the best program fit, you have plenty of choices with UMBC’s Professional Programs.

Posted byChylene BabbJanuary 16, 2019July 28, 2022Posted inProfessional EssentialsTags: Cybersecurity, data science, engineering management, Entrepreneurship Innovation Leadership, geographic information systems, health information technology, industrial organizational psychologyLeave a comment on Find Your Best Program Fit | UMBC Professional Programs

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