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PROMISE AGEP Graduate Students at the World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) in Seoul, South Korea

  From November 4 – 6, 2016, graduate students of the LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Fellows and PROMISE AGEP community attended the World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) in Seoul, South Korea. The students were funded through the National Science Foundation (NSF)’s International Engagement and Broadening Participation in STEM project.  The students had a wonderful timeContinue reading “PROMISE AGEP Graduate Students at the World Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) in Seoul, South Korea”

***New Date *** April 13, 2017: Pathways to Leadership – A Talk with Dr. Hrabowski, President @UMBC

Update: This event will now be held on Thursday, April 13th, 2017, during Graduate Student Week. This event will be co-sponsored by the UMBC Graduate Student Association. Update: 2/28/17, 4:27 PM: This event has been postponed. Dr. Hrabowski had a sudden change in his schedule m, but he is trying to see if he canContinue reading “***New Date *** April 13, 2017: Pathways to Leadership – A Talk with Dr. Hrabowski, President @UMBC”

Feb. 10, 2017: Start Now! Preparing for Graduate School and Beyond, Salisbury University

On February 10, 2017, a panel will be held on the Salisbury University campus. Everyone is invited to come, and free transportation will be provided! Panel speakers will discuss the academic path in graduate school. Event: Start Now! Preparing for Graduate School and Beyond    Date: February 10, 2017 Time: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PMContinue reading “Feb. 10, 2017: Start Now! Preparing for Graduate School and Beyond, Salisbury University”

Jan. 28, 2017 Workshop: Let Your Research Tell a Story

  Stoop Stories: Let Your Research Tell a Story A Saturday Brunch Workshop Presented by Laura Wexler of The Stoop Storytelling Series Photo collage developed from individual images that are the property of the Stoop Stories Series website. On January 28, 2017, graduate students and postdoctoral fellows in Maryland from all disciplines are invited toContinue reading “Jan. 28, 2017 Workshop: Let Your Research Tell a Story”

Winter 2017 Dissertation House

The Winter Dissertation House is coming to UMBC (January 17-20, 2017). Graduate students who plan to participate should follow the application procedures on the application webpage for the Dissertation House (below). Open application period: December 9, 2016– January 6, 2017. (Please note that there are only 12 to 15 slots for this event, consider applying early). Applications received after January 6, 2016 willContinue reading “Winter 2017 Dissertation House”

Feb. 27, 2017 – March 3, 2017: SIAM Conference in Atlanta, GA is Accepting Applications

The Broader Engagement (BE) program at the Society of Industrial and Applied Mathematics 2017 Computational Science and Engineering (SIAM CSE17) conference is now accepting applications!  Deadline to apply is December 16, 2016. SIAM CSE17 will be held in Atlanta, GA on February 27-March 3, 2017.  SIAM CSE17 BE will engage undergraduate and graduate students inContinue reading “Feb. 27, 2017 – March 3, 2017: SIAM Conference in Atlanta, GA is Accepting Applications”

Apply by Feb. 3, 2017! L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Program $60,000 Fellowship!

The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Program is offering $60,000 fellowships for five women who are in a postdoctoral program in the STEM fields! Applications will open on November 28, 2016 and close on February 3, 2017. Detailed information about the postdoctoral fellowship is below. For further information, please visit their website at  http://www.lorealusa.com/forwomeninscience. 

Nov. 21, 2016: Next PhD Completion Workshop – “Growing Your Community: Skills for Mentoring and Networking” with Dr. Stephen Thomas

Event: Next PhD Completion Workshop: “Growing Your Community: Skills for Mentoring and Networking” with Dr. Stephen Thomas Date: Monday, November 21, 2016 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Location: University of Maryland College Park Campus, 2124 Lee Building – RSVP Required Register at: go.umd.edu/mentoring2016 Event Details: Learn from experts about the impact of compassionate mentoring, and the importance of this styleContinue reading “Nov. 21, 2016: Next PhD Completion Workshop – “Growing Your Community: Skills for Mentoring and Networking” with Dr. Stephen Thomas”

Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Associate in Biological Engineering at MIT

Job Description POSTDOCTORAL ASSOCIATE, BIOLOGICAL ENGINEERING, Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research-Belcher Lab, to work on cutting-edge medical infrared fluorescence imaging research as part of an interdisciplinary and highly collaborative team of scientists and engineers. Will be responsible for enhancing the Belcher lab’s capabilities in medical fluorescence imaging and analysis of cellular-sized features through deep tissue; and overseeing model developmentContinue reading “Job Opportunity: Postdoctoral Associate in Biological Engineering at MIT”