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 […]
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The Spirit of Giving | UMBC Industry Roundup
This past Thursday, we celebrated UMBC Giving Day, a way for people to give back and support UMBC students and projects. The good vibes and happiness spread on campus as […]

Achieving Balance while in Graduate School | [VIDEO]
Graduate school can be tough on your personal schedule, especially when you have competing priorities. Learn how one successful graduate student at UMBC achieves balance while studying in the Master’s […]

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 […]

Leveraging Growth and Opportunity in ELearning | UMBC Industry News
UMBC’s ISD Graduate Program prepares students to enter the in-demand field of ELearning through relevant internships and a portfolio requirement, which offers tangible professional evidence of experience.

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.

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 […]

A Changing Workplace | UMBC Industry News
Recently, UMBC’s Dr. Elliot Lasson wrote a blog article about performance reviews and how they typically bring about anxiety.

Scientific Mystery Unraveled | UMBC Industry News
UMBC and NASA research scientist, Amy Lien, helped solve the mystery of an unusual flash in space that had astronomers and astrophysicists scratching their heads. Her team discovered the flash […]

Diversity in Sciences | UMBC Industry News
The NSF recently announced they will provide UMBC with new funding for a program supporting faculty diversity in the biomedical sciences.