See this link for a PNG flyer for all planned 2023-2024 Open House events. Additional events may occur depending on the Universe!
Aug
8
Location
University Center : 3rd floor
Date
August 8, 2018 (All Day Event)
Description
Join the College of Natural and Mathematics Sciences (CNMS) as they host the 21st Annual UMBC Summer Undergraduate Research Fest (SURF) to recognize summer undergraduate research at UMBC.
Since 1997, summer student researchers including participants in the MARC U*STAR, HHMI, High-Performance Computing (HPC) Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site at UMBC, and the Summer Biomedical Training Programs present their summer research in an oral presentation or a poster session during this event.
Aug
7
Summer Lunch & Learn: Light in Astronomy
How We Figure Out from Here What’s Going on Out There!
Location
Information Technology/Engineering : 102
Date & Time
August 7, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics in STEM. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty, broaden your knowledge, and prepare for a successful career in STEM.
Students and faculty are invited to attend one or all of these talks. Lunch is on us!
spec·tros·co·py
/spekˈträskəpē/
noun
The branch of science that investigates and measures spectra produced when matter interacts with or emits electromagnetic radiation.
How do astronomers based here on Earth learn about what the stars, nebulae, and galaxies are actually made of? How can they accurately answer questions such as, “How fast they are the stars going? Where will they go next? How hot are they?”
Learn how different ideas in science and mathematics come together to help humans learn about regions and events in our universe that may never be visited.
Bio: Roy Prouty directs the UMBC Observatory and offers monthly tours of the telescope dome. He also gives presentations on various aspects of our universe that are of interest to non-scientists. He's currently pursuing a Ph.D in Computer Science at UMBC, researching artificial intelligence applications, geoscience, and astronomy in collaboration with the Goddard Space Flight Center and the Applied Physics Laboratory. Mr. Prouty is the president of the UMBC Graduate Student Association and regularly consults with local school districts on STEM curricula.
Aug
2
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
August 2, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Description
Join us on August 2 in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a
discussion on the Milky Way! We'll talk about how we know what we know
about the Milky Way from the inside and other galaxies from far away.
Also, be ready to search for some of the bright planets in the night sky after the discussion! (Weather Depending)
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided at 7pm.
Also, be ready to search for some of the bright planets in the night sky after the discussion! (Weather Depending)
Parking is free & available in the vicinity of the Physics Building on UMBC Campus.
Doors Open at 7pm. Light Snacks and Drinks provided at 7pm.
Aug
2
UMBC Observatory Open House
The Milky Way
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
August 2, 2018, 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Description
Did you know that UMBC's Observatory has one of the largest optical telescopes east of the Mississippi? Ever wanted to see it up close, but didn't know how? This summer, the UMBC community is invited to attend an Observatory Open House event. You'll have a chance to visit the control room for the telescope and the dome to see the telescope itself, followed by a lively discussion about the universe. Depending on the weather and sky conditions, the dome of the telescope may open for astronomical observations. Light refreshments will be served.
On August 2, the last open house event of the summer, explore the Milky Way.
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
Jul
31
Summer Lunch & Learn
A Balancing Act: Career, Family, Self, and Society
Location
Information Technology/Engineering : 102
Date & Time
July 31, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics in STEM. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty, broaden your knowledge, and prepare for a successful career in STEM.
Students and faculty are invited to attend one or all of these talks. Lunch is on us!
Choosing a career or a field can be an intricate balance between what you want, what your family wants, and where social pressure points exist at pivotal points in your life. Some careers “feel” great while others don’t, some careers are more widely accepted, and some careers just aren’t “good enough” for family expectations that differ so widely across cultures and generations. When walking such a fine line, decisions you make in college can feel stressful, with some sense of finality and failure attached to them. Jaishri Shankar shares her own experience and how she created (and continues to foster) a sense of balance among her own needs and passions, her family’s expectations, and the social pressures surrounding her generation.
Bio: Jaishri Shankar began her teaching career as a Teach for America corps member in rural Kingstree, South Carolina as a science teacher. There, she co-founded and led a group of teachers committed to magnifying impact outside of the classroom by launching the Teach for America’s South Carolina STEM and CS-focused initiative, InnovateSC. Ms. Shankar graduated from University of Maryland with a degree in neurobiology/physiology and earned her graduate degree in Secondary Educational Studies from Johns Hopkins University. She is currently the Assistant Principal of the Lower School at the Washington Leadership Academy in D.C.
Jul
18
Seeing Science: Summer film series
A Wrinkle in Time
Location
Lecture Hall 5: Engineering : 027
Date & Time
July 18, 2018, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Description
This summer, take a break from studying, grab a bag of popcorn and ice cream, and watch a movie. Admission is free and all are welcome, so bring your friends and spread the word.
A Wrinkle in Time (2018)
Meg Murry and her little brother, Charles Wallace, have been without their scientist father, Mr. Murry, for five years, ever since he discovered a new planet and used the concept known as a tesseract to travel there. Joined by Meg's classmate Calvin O'Keefe and guided by the three mysterious astral travelers known as Mrs. Whatsit, Mrs. Who and Mrs. Which, the children brave a dangerous journey to a planet that possesses all of the evil in the universe.
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About Seeing Science
Seeing Science: Photography, Science and Visual Culture is a year-long project that explores the role photographic images play in defining, shaping, promoting, and furthering science, and how these images impact public opinion, policy and funding.
Jul
11
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
July 11, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Join us on July 11th in the UMBC Observatory (Physics 401) for a discussion on the planets! We'll talk about our latest ideas on how they were formed and how they got where they are today.
Also, be ready to search for some of the bright ones in the night sky after the discussion!
Jul
11
UMBC Observatory Open House
Jupiter, Saturn, and Mars
Location
Physics : 401
Date & Time
July 11, 2018, 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Description
Did you know that UMBC's Observatory has one of the largest optical telescopes east of the Mississippi? Ever wanted to see it up close, but didn't know how? This summer, the UMBC community is invited to attend several Observatory Open House events. You'll have a chance to visit the control room for the telescope and the dome to see the telescope itself, followed by a lively discussion about the universe. Depending on the weather and sky conditions, the dome of the telescope may open for astronomical observations. The Observatory will be open to the public on July 11 and August 2. Light refreshments will be served.
On July 11, hear about the latest theories and ideas on Jupiter, Saturn and Mars, and finally on August 2, explore the Milky Way.
Please Note: The telescope is located in a dome on top of UMBC's Physics Building. Access to the dome involves climbing & descending two ladders, which may be a challenge to some visitors, including children under 5 years old, and people with physical disabilities. Please refer to the Dome Access page for more details.
Jul
10
Summer Lunch & Learn
How a STEM Education Prepares You for the Unexpected
Location
Information Technology/Engineering : ITE 102
Date & Time
July 10, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics in STEM. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty, broaden your knowledge, and prepare for a successful career in STEM.
Students and faculty are invited to attend one or all of these talks. Lunch is on us!
Whether you’re deciding on a major, picking classes, or looking for the right extracurricular activities - college is full of tough choices. It can seem especially challenging if you’re unsure about what you want to do after you graduate. Luckily, there’s good news! A well-rounded STEM education can provide you with the knowledge, experiences, and skills to succeed in any field. Daniel Stonko shares his experiences, discusses how his STEM undergraduate education prepared him for an unexpected career path after college, and offers advice on how to get the most out of your undergrad experience.
Bio: Daniel Stonko is a Research & Development Analyst at KeraLink International, a non-profit organization focused on reversing corneal blindness globally through transplantation. KeraLink recovers, processes and provides ocular tissue for surgeons across the world for use in sight-restoring transplants. The organization also partners with surgeons and researchers to improve patient outcomes and provide innovative treatments for blindness. As an R&D Analyst, Daniel conducts and coordinates research for these interdisciplinary projects. He graduated from UMBC in 2017 with a B.S. in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology.
Jun
26
Summer Lunch & Learn
Designing for Humans: A Creative Approach to Problem Solving
Location
Information Technology/Engineering : 102
Date & Time
June 26, 2018, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
Join us for a series of informal talks on a variety of interdisciplinary topics in STEM. Meet other students, connect with UMBC faculty, broaden your knowledge, and prepare for a successful career in STEM.
Students and faculty are invited to attend one or all of these talks. Lunch is on us!
Learn more about Human-centered design, a creative approach to problem solving. It’s a process that starts with the people you’re designing for and ends with new solutions that are tailor made to suit their needs. Human-centered design is all about building a deep empathy with the people you’re designing for; generating tons of ideas; building a bunch of prototypes; sharing what you’ve made with the people you’re designing for; and eventually putting your innovative new solution out in the world.
Bio: Dr. Jenny Owens is a passionate social entrepreneur with a decade of experience in higher education. In her current role she is the Faculty Executive Director of the Graduate Research Innovation District, or “the Grid” at the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Dr. Owens has a doctorate in Information and Interaction Design which emphasizes human-centered design and design thinking. Her master’s program focused heavily on business systems, marketing, finance, and organizational behavior. These graduate degrees, along with her undergraduate foundation in principles of health, anatomy, and physiology, give her a unique background in health science, business, and design-thinking.
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