Please join us Nov 1, 2023, from 3-5 pm for the EHS Graduate Speaker Seminar Series via WebEx. The speaker's information and seminar topic can be found below. Please help us welcome this week’s speaker by attending the seminar, and please bring your questions and discussion points!

We hope to see everyone there!

Speaker Information:

Lauren Clay, PhD, MPH, Assoc Prof & Chair, UMBC Dept EHS

Lauren Clay is a disaster scientist and public health researcher. Her research focuses on individual, household, and community recovery from disasters. She has studied Hurricanes Katrina, Sandy, Harvey, and Florence, the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, the 2013 Moore, OK tornadoes, and the Camp Fire among other disasters and public health emergencies. Her expertise is in disaster disruption to the local food environment and food insecurity. Currently, she has several studies underway examining long-term recovery and public health impacts from Hurricane Katrina, food insecurity following Hurricane Florence and the Camp Fire, and several studies looking at food access and security during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Seminar Topic:

Research in Disasters and Food Insecurity

Location: 900 Walker Ave, Room 114, or online via WebEx

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If the underlined link above is not working, the Webex meeting # and password are below and are also on Blackboard in the Grad Student Hub:

Please note that the Dept of Emergency Health Services has temporarily moved (due to renovations of Sherman Hall) to the 900 Walker Building. Address is 900 Walker Ave. (building located behind the Walker Apartments, towards Wilkins Ave.) in the main EHS classroom Walker 114. Enter the front doors and follow the signs to the department area & classroom (Room 114). Link to map (see upper right corner on Walker Avenue, it is the building entitled Baltimore County Courthouse): https://mcac.umbc.edu/maps-and-directions/

In November, the AOK Library will present three All of Us Research Program Info Sessions for students & researchers in STEM and Social Sciences programs.

November 7th at noon.  Click here to join.

The All of Us Research Program, an initiative spearheaded by the National Institutes of Health, aims to accelerate health research discoveries that enable individualized healthcare by building one of the world's largest and most diverse databases for health research. 

The All of Us Research Program database offers access to a diverse, longitudinal dataset that can be used by students and faculty who may not have access to other datasets. 

The NIH has worked with research communities and community members to ensure a robust research protocol that respects participants and the needs of the research community. This dataset includes biological and social determinants of health data on a large, inclusive scale, that follows participants as they move, age, and grow. 

Researchers with access to the All of Us Researcher Workbench will have the potential to facilitate studies that could lead to new insight, treatment, and strategies for disease prevention that are tailored to individuals. 

Join us for one of three information sessions to learn more about the research program, including more information on the datasets, how to get registered, and the required training to gain access!

It's that time again - Spring 2024 Registration starts next week, Oct 31! Are you ready to sign up for your classes? Here's a checklist of things you can do to prepare! 

Online Schedule Available Now

Students who are logged into their myUMBC accounts can review the entire Spring 2024 schedule online by visiting https://umbc.edu/go/schedule 

Additionally, a list of classes that count towards an Asian Studies major, minor, and certificate is available on our website. 

New Courses - ASIA 333 and ASIA 353

Looking for something different this spring? Check out Dr. Kim's two new course offerings! 

ASIA 333 - International Relations in East Asia - In Person, Thursdays, 4:30-7
The course aims for a comprehensive exploration of pressing issues in Asia, facilitating an understanding of the political, social, and economic dimensions of the region in the contemporary era. It places particular emphasis on regional and international relations. Throughout the course, students will acquire valuable insights into the political structures, ideologies, and movements shaping Asian nations. Additionally, the course will delve into the intricate dynamics of societal transformations, economic realities, and pressing issues, encompassing domestic challenges and regional conflicts, along with an added emphasis on U.S. engagement with Asian nations. 

ASIA 353 - Contemporary Society in Two Koreas - In Person, Tues/Thurs 10-11:15
This course is designed to help students develop a comprehensive background of contemporary history, politics, society, economy and security of two Koreas and their impact on the broader context of Asia. The course explores key historical processes that have shaped the contemporary societies of two Koreas through multidisciplinary lenses. The course will help students understand the origins of, and influences stemming from, the stark political, economic, and social differences between the two Koreas, amidst their underlying core cultural similarities. Themes to be covered in this course include modernization, colonialism, nationalism, authoritarianism, democratization, industrialization, reunification, and gender relations.

Advising Information - Sign Up Early!

You must have registration clearance from their advisor before you can add classes to their schedule. Asian Studies students work with Dr. Oyen for advising. 

To receive registration clearance, complete this Google form for Dr. Oyen to review. If you would like an appointment to go over any questions or concerns about your Spring 2024 schedule or other details about your Asian Studies plans, you can schedule a meeting with Dr. Oyen via her Calendly. 

Account Holds - Check with Student Business Services

Account holds can prevent you from registering or graduating. Holds can be placed for several reasons, from overdue library books to parking fines to everything in between. Check with Student Business Services for help with resolving any account holds early, so that you can register on time! 

Winter Session Registration Ongoing

Thinking about the Winter session to stay busy during January? Consider signing up for one of these Asian Studies classes today - Winter registration is available now through the start of the session! Learn more about Winter 2024 at the session's website

ASIA 300 - Modern East Asia - Prof. Kim - Online, asynchronous
HIST 381 - From Samurai to Salariman - Prof. Vaporis - Online, asynchronous
MUSC 230 - Musics of the World - Prof. Beck - Online, T/W/TH 9-12:10

Advising Questions or Concerns? Let us know! 

Send us an email any time, or stop by Mon-Thurs 8:30-1:30 in person, with any questions you might have about Spring 2024 advising. 

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