Biotechnology at UMBC-Shady Grove: Student & Alumni Perspectives
Hear from current and former UMBC-Shady Grove students and discover where a degree in biotechnology can take you! At this virtual event, you’ll gain insights from our students, connect with alumni in the field, and learn about program requirements from director Dr. Mark Schenerman.
Meet the Program Director: Cybersecurity at Shady Grove Virtual Appointments
Meet with UMBC-Shady Grove Cybersecurity Graduate Program Director Dr. Ben Shariati to discuss your future in cybersecurity.
Career Change Possibilities for Federal Workers: Global and Local Opportunities in English Language Services
Learn more about opportunities for you in the field of TESOL and what UMBC offers to help you start a new career journey.
Professional Programs Open House
Whether you’re considering a career change or you need a respected professional credential to transition into a management role, UMBC’s Professional Graduate Programs will help you achieve the career of your dreams!
Paws & Pivot Webinar Series: Building Your Digital Brand
In today’s competitive job market, building a strong digital brand is essential for standing out to employers and expanding your professional network. Join Dr. Rowena Winkler from the UMBC Career Center to learn the importance of creating a compelling LinkedIn profile that effectively showcases your skills, experiences, and professional interests, and how to leverage that profile to expand your network.
Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Sessions
Current UMBC juniors and seniors are invited to attend our virtual Accelerated Professional Graduate Programs Information Session to learn how to apply for admission to the accelerated program for one of the professional master’s degree options offered at UMBC in Catonsville, MD or at UMBC-Shady Grove in Rockville, MD.
Paws & Pivot Webinar Series: AI Demystified
Join Dr. Mohammad Samarah, Graduate Program Director for UMBC's Software Engineering Graduate Program for AI Demystified: The 7 As of AI and How You Can Use It to Your Advantage, a practical webinar that breaks down key concepts in artificial intelligence and explores how you can leverage them in your personal and professional life. Whether you're curious or cautious about AI, this session will help you engage with it more confidently and strategically.
Paws & Pivot Webinar Series: Teach Yourself Data Science
Join Dr. Ergun Simsek from UMBC's Data Science Graduate Program for Why & How to Teach Yourself Data Science, a webinar that explores practical strategies, tools, and mindsets to build your skills independently and confidently in this high-demand field.
Enhancing Critical Thinking with GenAI
Don't miss this opportunity to engage with the transformative potential of AI in higher education with a team that is leading the way. You will discover practical strategies for using AI as a powerful research tool and some effective prompting techniques you can use today and learn how to adjust your rubrics to prepare your students for their AI future.
Generative AI Unleashed: From Basics to Building
Explore the power of generative AI during this virtual workshop with UMBC-Shady Grove. From fundamentals to hands-on practice, learn valuable applications of AI and see how UMBC’s graduate program in data science can help you advance in this growing field.
Paws & Pivot Webinar Series: Trends in the Labor Market
Join Faith Dinh from UMBC's Division of Professional Studies for Trends in the Labor Market, a data-driven webinar that highlights emerging industries, in-demand skills, and what today’s shifting workforce means for your career planning.
Fall 2025 I/O Psychology Application Deadline
The deadline to apply for the Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Training and Talent Development, and Organizational Consulting programs for the fall semester is on May 1.