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SUMMARY:Hot Topic Discussion - Skills-Based Talent Systems That Actually Work
DESCRIPTION:As organizations shift towards skills-based hiring and talent management\, how do we ensure these systems deliver on their promises of equity and effectiveness? Join us for the next installment in our Hot Topic Discussion series\, “Skills-Based Talent Systems That Actually Work: Fairness\, Bias Reduction\, and Human Judgement in the Future of Work”. \n\n\n\nHosted by UMBC’s Industrial-Organizational (I-O) Psychology graduate program\, this event will include an overview of our I-O program\, an interactive presentation and discussion\, and the opportunity to connect and network with students\, faculty\, peers\, and alumni. This is a hybrid event – you can attend in person at The Universities at Shady Grove in Rockville\, MD or join us online from your computer or mobile device. Please note that the networking portion will be reserved for those attending the session in person. \n\n\n\nReserve your spot today to join the conversation on the future of work! \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/hot-topic-discussion-skills-based-talent-systems-that-actually-work/
CATEGORIES:I-O Psychology,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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SUMMARY:Accelerated Professional Programs Information Session
DESCRIPTION:As you begin to think ahead to graduation\, you might be considering graduate school. UMBC offers an accelerated program that allows current undergraduate students to double-count credits in their last two undergraduate years toward both their bachelor’s and master’s degrees. This program saves you time and tuition\, and you can also earn a graduate certificate. \n\n\n\nCurrent UMBC juniors and seniors are invited to attend our virtual Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Session to learn about the accelerated tracks and the admission process for UMBC’s professional graduate programs in Catonsville\, MD\, and in Rockville\, MD\, at The Universities at Shady Grove.  \n\n\n\nParticipating Programs: \n\n\n\n\nBiotechnology (Accelerated Master’s or Certificate)\n\n\n\nCybersecurity (Accelerated Master’s or Certificate)\n\n\n\nData Science (Accelerated Master’s)\n\n\n\nEngineering Management (Accelerated Master’s or Certificate)\n\n\n\nEntrepreneurship\, Innovation\, and Leadership (Accelerated Master’s or Certificate)\n\n\n\nHealth Information Technology (Accelerated Master’s)\n\n\n\nIndustrial-Organizational Psychology (Accelerated Master’s or Certificate)\n\n\n\nProject Management (Accelerated Certificate)\n\n\n\nSoftware Engineering (Accelerated Master’s or Certificate)\n\n\n\nSystems Engineering (Accelerated Master’s or Certificate)\n\n\n\nTechnical Management (Accelerated Master’s)\n\n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/accelerated-professional-programs-information-session-2/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,Integrated Product Development & Manufacturing,Main Featured,Project Management,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,UMBC Campus
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SUMMARY:Hot Topic Discussion - Cybersecurity and AI Governance
DESCRIPTION:As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes the digital landscape\, how do we secure emerging technology while navigating complex legal frameworks? Join us for a timely discussion on building effective AI governance. We’ll explore how to develop tailored governance frameworks\, mitigate algorithmic threats\, and address the critical intersection of AI\, law\, and cybersecurity. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/hot-topic-discussion-cybersecurity-and-ai-governance/
CATEGORIES:Cybersecurity,Dual Campus,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured
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SUMMARY:Free Graduate Application Week
DESCRIPTION:During the week of November 29 through December 6\, UMBC is waiving the $75 application fee for graduate master’s and doctoral programs. Free Graduate Application Week is open to all domestic and international graduate degree-seeking applicants. \n\n\n\n\nSign up to receive your reminder and waiver code
URL:https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/event/free-graduate-application-week-fall26/
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology,Community Leadership,Cybersecurity,Data Science,Dates and Deadlines,Dual Campus,Engineering Management,Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership,Geographic Information Systems,Health Information Technology,I-O Psychology,International Student Events,MA in Education,Main Featured,Prospective Students,Shady Grove,Shady Grove Featured,Software Engineering,Systems Engineering,Technical Management,TESOL
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