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.
Tag Archives: leadership
Real-Life Benefits | UMBC Student Success Story
We had the pleasure of interviewing alum, Tom Hennessy, M.P.S. ’19, about his experience with UMBC’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership graduate program. He explained candidly how the program has helped him develop professionally and bring real-life benefits to his current position.
Becoming an Influencer in the Workplace | Grit in Practice
UMBC is known for its great leadership. In fact, President Hrabowski was named #1 in leadership by the Baltimore Sun recently. In this post, we’ll be taking a look at ways to be a more influential leader.
Active Listening: 6 Simple Steps to Productive Conversations
Some of the greatest conversationalists are those who actively listen to others. Leaders know this and make this part of their work life as well. They place great value on asking questions and then sealing their mouths closed as they listen to the answers that follow. They understand how to gather information from those answers […]
Transformative Social Change through Community Leadership at UMBC [VIDEO]
The Community Leadership program at UMBC is designed to prepare aspiring and practicing leaders with the skills and experience needed to enact transformative social change. The interdisciplinary program emphasizes highly applied coursework, relationship building, and hands-on practical experiences which are essential components for developing strong leadership skills. These programs were designed with working professionals in […]
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 program Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Leadership.
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.
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.
Inspiring Entrepreneurs | Faculty in Focus – Gib Mason
When it comes to inspiring entrepreneurs to reach their fullest potential, Gib Mason–Program Director for UMBC’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation,and Leadership (EIL) Graduate Program–understands what’s at stake.
Developing Innovative Leaders at UMBC [VIDEO]
UMBC’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership (EIL) graduate program develops innovative leaders by offering students the opportunity to get to know and create relationships with the instructors who are driving this program.