Repost from Ms. Keeley Meier on the CNMS Advising myUMBC Group.

I am excited to introduce myself, Keeley Meier, as a new staff member supporting CNMS students! Serving as a Student Success Coach/Advisor, I will be a resource to CNMS students to support you in developing and achieving your academic goals through success workshops and one-on-one meetings.

Prior to joining UMBC, I held a variety of professional positions in STEM education. I have experience in K-12 education teaching high school mathematics for five years before transitioning into supporting students in higher education. In my roles at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Maryland-College Park, I worked with engineering students in advising and scholarship administration positions. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from St. Norbert College and Master of Arts in Education from Edgewood College.

Since it launched at UMBC in 1997, the MARC U*STAR Program has connected nearly 500 hundred UMBC students with research opportunities and invaluable support. After years of remarkable results, the program is now at an important moment of transition.

MARC U*STAR stands for Maximizing Access to Research Careers Undergraduate Student Training in Academic Research. The NIH program was founded on three key elements that are proven to increase students’ persistence and success in research careers, especially for students from underrepresented groups in biomedical sciences. These elements include recognizing and recruiting outstanding, passionate students; offering excellent research mentorship; and providing strong administrative support and advising.

A striking 95 percent of UMBC’s MARC U*STAR Scholars have graduated with STEM degrees, around double the national rate for students who begin STEM programs. And 91 percent have continued their education in graduate programs, with 80 percent pursuing Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D. degrees. UMBC’s MARC U*STAR graduates have been almost five times more likely to attend graduate school than their academically comparable peers.

“If I was not a part of the MARC program, I would not be where I am today,” says Robin Bailey ’20, biological sciences. Today, she is about to graduate from UMBC having presented her research at national conferences and written two academic papers. She spent a summer researching at Harvard, and now has committed to pursuing her Ph.D. in cellular and molecular biology at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine.

Bailey’s experience is a familiar one in UMBC’s MARC U*STAR program. This unequivocal, long-term success is not an accident. 

Growth mindset

As the final year of the current MARC U*STAR grant comes to a close this May, UMBC has received a new five-year grant from the NIH. This new grant is part of the Undergraduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (U-RISE). It will build on the strong legacy of MARC U*STAR at UMBC, providing $7.7 million over five years to support the same activities offered by MARC U*STAR, plus a few more.

“The MARC grant is 23 years old, and it’s had great success,” says Phyllis Robinson, program director for MARC U*STAR at UMBC and lead on the new U-RISE grant. “So we’re going to take all the good things, and then add a few new things.”

MARC U*STAR provides students intensive academic advising and funding for conference travel and toward tuition. Advising includes traditional guidance on course selection, as well as support in preparing for and obtaining research positions and help with the graduate school application process. Monthly lectures from external STEM professionals connect the scholars with experts in various fields and give them opportunities to network.

Nurturing student passion

Perhaps most importantly, the MARC program helps create a sense of community among the scholars. “Being a part of the MARC family is advantageous not only because you’re getting extra support to go to conferences, but you’re surrounded by all these people that are interested in science and want to improve people’s lives with science,” reflects Andreas Seas ’17, biochemical engineering.

Seas particularly notes the support of Lasse Lindahl, Robinson’s predecessor; Jackie King, assistant director of the MARC U*STAR program at UMBC; and his peers and research mentors. Today, Seas is pursuing an M.D./Ph.D. degree at Duke University.

“The MARC program solidified my love for research and science,” adds Erwin Cabrera ’10, biological sciences. “It provided me with the mentoring and one-on-one advising that was pivotal in my success at UMBC.” Cabrera is paying that mentorship forward in his current role as director of the Research Aligned Mentorship Program at Farmingdale State College in New York.

MARC U*STAR Scholar Erwin Cabrera ’10, biological sciences. Photo courtesy Erwin Cabrera.

 Resilience on the rise

The new U-RISE funding will offer all of the same programming as MARC for up to 35 students per year. On top of that, U-RISE Scholars will participate in two training workshops. One will examine rigor and reproducibility in research. The other will focus on how to work with big data, which has become ubiquitous in so many research fields. U-RISE will also fund training for faculty mentors in how to best support their diverse mentees. 

Current MARC Scholars will be able to continue with the program through graduation.

This is all heartening news for Bailey. “The MARC program has provided me with countless opportunities to improve my skills in the laboratory and develop a scientific mind. The program also pushes MARC Scholars to show proof of these skills at scientific conferences,” she says. “Where I once lacked confidence in my ability to think critically and present publicly, I now have a resilient drive to overcome obstacles.”

Until now, “for students who want to pursue a research career in biomedical sciences, the MARC program has been the place to be,” Bailey says. Now, that place will be U-RISE.

While the name will be new after 2020, the work and commitment of faculty mentors and advising staff will hold steady. Under Robinson’s leadership, they’ll continue to help UMBC students see themselves as future leading scientists and find their paths to research careers.

[Article by Sarah Hansen originally posted on UMBC News website]

New Internships and Jobs for Science Majors!

Although the UMBC's physical campus is closed, the Career Center is still (virtually) open and our staff is available to serve all students and alumni. For information about our services and how to connect, please view a message from the Career Center director, Christine Routzhan, which was recently posted on the Career Center's MyUMBC group here. 

 In this email you will find UMBCworks postings for jobs and internships as well as other events hosted by UMBC Career Center. These positions, events and workshops are tailored just for you! 

NEW Event: Emergent BioSolutions Virtual BioManufacturing Recruiting Event!

Become a Career Peer for the 2020-2021 academic year

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• Help fellow students with their resumes
• Learn about career development
• Improve your presentation skills

To Apply:  Log into your UMBCworks account ( http://careers.umbc.edu/umbcworks/ ) and enter

 job# 9316046 or job# 9316047 (internship) in the keyword box.

For questions about this position please email me at crump@umbc.edu.

Please note you MUST have your resume approved by a Career Center staff member to apply to positions posted in UMBCworks. To schedule an appointment, click on "Schedule Appointment" from the UMBCworks homepage or call 410-455-2216. 

We are located in Math/Psychology Room 201. Appointments can be made by calling 410-455-2216. We now have online scheduling too!

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Jobs New Internships and Jobs in Science!: Analyst I, Quality Control (9316062) Emergent BioSolutions - Rockville, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 28, 2020 END DATE: Jun 28, 2020 Forensic Services Technician I (9316053) Baltimore County Government - Towson, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level POSTING DATE: Apr 28, 2020 END DATE: May 08, 2020 Manufacturing Associate (9316060) Emergent BioSolutions - Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 28, 2020 END DATE: Jun 28, 2020 Manufacturing Associate Downstream (9316061) Emergent BioSolutions - Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 28, 2020 END DATE: Jun 28, 2020 Medical Assistant/Scribe for Dermatology (9316054) Thuy V. Nguyen, M.D. & Associates - Ellicott City, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Part-Time POSTING DATE: Apr 28, 2020 END DATE: May 29, 2020 Park Ranger (Interpretation) (9316055) National Park Service - Washington, District of Columbia United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 28, 2020 END DATE: May 05, 2020 Buisness/ Marketing Internship (9316034) Aptagen, LLC - Jacobus, Pennsylvania United States POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities, Cooperative Education (Co-op) POSTING DATE: Apr 27, 2020 END DATE: Jun 09, 2020 Social Impact & Advocacy Campus Lead | Harvard i-lab startup (9316045) Ignite Mental Health - Nationwide United States POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities POSTING DATE: Apr 27, 2020 END DATE: Aug 25, 2020 US Regulatory Policy Analyst (Contract Assignment) (9316019) Genentech POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 25, 2020 END DATE: Aug 23, 2020 Assistant/Associate Professor: Food Microbiology/Food Safety (9315950) INSIGHT Into Diversity - Baton Rouge, Louisiana United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced, Post-Graduate Research Opportunities POSTING DATE: Apr 22, 2020 END DATE: Aug 20, 2020 Clinical Assistant I- Neurobehavioral Unit (9315948) Kennedy Krieger Institute POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced, Part-Time POSTING DATE: Apr 22, 2020 END DATE: Jun 26, 2020 FACULTY (ADJUNCT) - WATER RESOURCES TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM (9315951) INSIGHT Into Diversity - Sonoma County, California United States POSITION TYPE: Part-Time, Temporary/Seasonal POSTING DATE: Apr 22, 2020 END DATE: Jun 22, 2020 FDA Drug Product Ingredients Fellowship (9315930) U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Silver Spring, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities POSTING DATE: Apr 21, 2020 END DATE: Sep 30, 2020 Holography Intern (9313643) 4S Silversword Software and Services LLC - Catonsville, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities POSTING DATE: Apr 20, 2020 END DATE: May 27, 2020 Clinical/Health Policy Intern for Fall 2020 (9315912) The Pro Bono Counseling Project, Inc. - Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities POSTING DATE: Apr 18, 2020 END DATE: Aug 31, 2020

Workshops Upcoming Events: The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses SESSION START: Apr 29, 2020, 10:30 AM SESSION END: Apr 29, 2020, 11:30 AM LOCATION: Online SWE PROFESSIONAL VIRTUAL CAREER FAIR SESSION START: Apr 29, 2020, 1:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 29, 2020, 4:00 PM Roundtable Workshops SESSION START: May 02, 2020, 10:00 AM SESSION END: May 02, 2020, 12:00 PM LOCATION: Online University of Delaware Physical Therapy VIRTUAL Information Session SESSION START: May 02, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: May 02, 2020, 4:00 PM LOCATION: Online #HopeSummit | A free job search virtual summit SESSION START: May 04, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: May 08, 2020, 8:00 PM LOCATION: Online Exploring Your Role in Ending Educational Inequity Workshop SESSION START: May 12, 2020, 5:30 PM SESSION END: May 12, 2020, 7:00 PM

Info Sessions Upcoming Information Sessions: Employers in the Humanities and Social Sciences START DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 10:00 AM END DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 4:00 PM LOCATION: Online Promise Heights START DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 10:00 AM END DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 11:00 AM LOCATION: Online Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School START DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 11:00 AM END DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 12:00 PM LOCATION: Online ESF Camps & Experiences START DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 12:00 PM END DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 1:00 PM LOCATION: Online Kennedy Krieger Institute START DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 1:00 PM END DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 2:00 PM LOCATION: Online Reading Partners START DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 2:00 PM END DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 3:00 PM LOCATION: Online The Choice Program at UMBC START DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 4:00 PM END DATE/TIME: May 01, 2020, 5:00 PM LOCATION: Online [Post originally sent as an email from the Career Center]

New Internships and Jobs for Science Majors!

Apr 15, 2020, 4:32 PM

Although the UMBC's physical campus is closed, the Career Center is still (virtually) open and our staff is available to serve all students and alumni. For information about our services and how to connect, please view a message from the Career Center director, Christine Routzhan, which was recently posted on the Career Center's MyUMBC group here. 

 In this email you will find UMBCworks postings for jobs and internships as well as other events hosted by UMBC Career Center. These positions, events and workshops are tailored just for you! 

Please note you MUST have your resume approved by a Career Center staff member to apply to positions posted in UMBCworks. To schedule an appointment, click on "Schedule Appointment" from the UMBCworks homepage or call 410-455-2216. 

We are located in Math/Psychology Room 201. Appointments can be made by calling 410-455-2216. We now have online scheduling too!

Please visit our website to find further information: careers.umbc.edu.

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Jobs New Internships and Jobs in Science!: APL Mechanical Engineering & Aerospace Engineering Jobs (9315798) Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - Laurel, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 15, 2020 END DATE: Jun 15, 2020 APL Multiple Opportunities for New Grads (9315797) Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - Laurel, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 15, 2020 END DATE: Jun 15, 2020 APL Systems Engineering, Physics, Optics, Statistics/Math (9315796) Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory - Laurel, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 15, 2020 END DATE: May 15, 2020 Multiple Job Openings (04/15/2020) (9315792) United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Research Service (ARS) POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced, Part-Time, Temporary/Seasonal POSTING DATE: Apr 15, 2020 END DATE: Apr 16, 2020 The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Multiple Vacancies (9315400) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 15, 2020 END DATE: Jun 15, 2020 U.S. Fish and Wildlife service Internships (9315401) U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Nationwide United States POSITION TYPE: Internship Opportunities POSTING DATE: Apr 15, 2020 END DATE: Jun 15, 2020 Mental Health Worker - Residential Crisis Services (9315743) Way Station, Inc. - Columbia, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level POSTING DATE: Apr 13, 2020 END DATE: Jun 09, 2020 Clinical Research Specialist (9315590) University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) - Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: Aug 06, 2020 Clinical Research Specialist (full-time/contractual) (9315592) University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) - Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: Aug 06, 2020 Environmental Impact Review Student Summer Employee (9315616) Baltimore County Government - Towson, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Temporary/Seasonal POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: Apr 30, 2020 Forest Management Student Summer Employee (9315614) Baltimore County Government - Towson, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Temporary/Seasonal POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: Apr 30, 2020 Instructor Apprentice (9315611) Baltimore Chesapeake Bay Outward Bound School POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: May 29, 2020 Research Project Coordinator (full-time/contractual) (9315594) University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) - Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: Aug 06, 2020 Teacher: Chemistry - Secondary (9315607) Baltimore City Public Schools - City of Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: Jun 08, 2020 Teacher: Middle School Science (9315603) Baltimore City Public Schools - City of Baltimore, Maryland United States POSITION TYPE: Full-Time - Entry-Level, Full-Time - Experienced POSTING DATE: Apr 08, 2020 END DATE: Jun 08, 2020

Workshops Upcoming Events: April is Capital CoLAB Credential Month - Data in Economic and Workforce Development SESSION START: Apr 16, 2020, 4:30 PM SESSION END: Apr 16, 2020, 5:30 PM LOCATION: Online Job/Internship Search Strategies for International Students in the Era of COVID-19 SESSION START: Apr 17, 2020, 10:00 AM SESSION END: Apr 17, 2020, 11:00 AM LOCATION: Online Ten Steps to a Federal Job SESSION START: Apr 17, 2020, 2:30 PM SESSION END: Apr 17, 2020, 4:00 PM LOCATION: Online Society of Hispanic Engineers (SHPE) Virtual Career Fair SESSION START: Apr 18, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 18, 2020, 4:00 PM LOCATION: Online Keys to Success: The Job Search Process SESSION START: Apr 20, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 20, 2020, 1:00 PM LOCATION: Online Bender Disability Virtual Career Fair SESSION START: Apr 21, 2020, 9:00 AM SESSION END: Apr 21, 2020, 6:00 PM April is Capital CoLAB Credential Month - Career Chat Webinar w/Northrop Grumman SESSION START: Apr 22, 2020, 11:00 AM SESSION END: Apr 22, 2020, 12:00 PM LOCATION: Online TechExpo Virtual Hiring Event SESSION START: Apr 22, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 22, 2020, 5:00 PM What I Wish I knew in College: Career Month Workshop SESSION START: Apr 22, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 22, 2020, 1:00 PM LOCATION: Online Virtual Polygraph-Only Hiring Event SESSION START: Apr 22, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 22, 2020, 5:00 PM AAEE Virtual Job Fair for Teachers SESSION START: Apr 23, 2020, 1:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 23, 2020, 5:00 PM Becoming a Member of the Multi-Generational Workforce: Career Month Workshop SESSION START: Apr 24, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 24, 2020, 1:00 PM LOCATION: Online The Stars are Lined Up for Military Spouses SESSION START: Apr 24, 2020, 2:30 PM SESSION END: Apr 24, 2020, 3:30 PM LOCATION: Online Intern to Full-Time: Career Month Workshop SESSION START: Apr 27, 2020, 12:00 PM SESSION END: Apr 27, 2020, 1:00 PM LOCATION: Online Ten Steps to a Federal Job SESSION START: Apr 28, 2020, 10:30 AM SESSION END: Apr 28, 2020, 12:00 PM LOCATION: Online

Info Sessions Upcoming Information Sessions: SEO Career EDGE START DATE/TIME: Apr 16, 2020, 4:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 16, 2020, 5:00 PM LOCATION: Online SEO Career EDGE START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 1:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 2:00 PM LOCATION: Online SEO Career EDGE START DATE/TIME: Apr 23, 2020, 4:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 23, 2020, 5:00 PM LOCATION: Online Employers in the Sciences START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 10:00 AM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 4:00 PM LOCATION: Online The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 10:00 AM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 11:00 AM LOCATION: Online Chesapeake Bay Foundation START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 11:00 AM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 12:00 PM LOCATION: Online Baltimore City Public Schools START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 12:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 1:00 PM LOCATION: Online ESF Camps & Experiences START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 1:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 2:00 PM LOCATION: Online Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 1:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 2:00 PM LOCATION: Online National Institutes of Health (NIH) - National Eye Institute START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 2:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 3:00 PM LOCATION: Online United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) START DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 3:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 17, 2020, 4:00 PM LOCATION: Online Anne Arundel County Public Schools START DATE/TIME: Apr 21, 2020, 2:00 AM END DATE/TIME: Apr 21, 2020, 4:00 AM LOCATION: Online Revature LLC START DATE/TIME: Apr 24, 2020, 1:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 24, 2020, 2:00 PM LOCATION: Online Anne Arundel County Public Schools START DATE/TIME: Apr 28, 2020, 2:00 PM END DATE/TIME: Apr 28, 2020, 4:00 PM LOCATION: Online [Originally sent as an email from the Career Center]