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Mic’d Up Podcast
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Hands-On Learning in Engineering: Fueling Your Career Growth
Hands-on learning is essential in engineering education, providing practical experience crucial for career development.
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GIS Applications in Society Today
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) professionals help transform how we understand and manage the world.
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Navigating the Future of GIS Professionals in an AI-Driven World
The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into various sectors is reshaping industries and the workforce.
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Breaking Boundaries with a GIS Career Transformation
If you’re looking for a way to forge a new path, check out this GIS career transformation from our latest UMBC’s Mic’d Up Podcast episode.
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Charting the Path from Graduate School to Data Science
Charting the path from graduate school to a career in data science can be both exciting and daunting.
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Exploring Innovative Teaching for Enhanced Learning
Learn about innovative teaching methods in college classrooms with an interview with Jenny McFadden, Ed.D. She studied College Teaching and Learning Science at UMBC after getting her Ed.D.
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Mapping Success: Navigating the GIS Landscape
Welcome to the thrilling realm of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), where maps and data come to life, shaping the future of various industries. In this article, we’ll take you on […]
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Exploring Professional Growth in Instructional Design
Pat McMillan, a seasoned professional, pursued growth through UMBC’s LAPT program, leveraging two decades of experience. The immersive graduate program unveiled new dimensions in instructional design and performance improvement. It […]
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From Accidental Trainer to Master Educator
Unexpected turns and transformative experiences in education and training typically fill the path to mastery.