UMBC is pleased to host the first ever IBM-UMBC Day on Friday, April 6th.
IBM-UMBC Day will create connections and enhance collaboration between UMBC faculty, students, and guests with IBM researchers and thought leaders around topics impacting the future of computing.
Technical
talks by IBM and UMBC researchers will include Artificial
Intelligence/Watson, Blockchain, Quantum Computing, and Cybersecurity. A
full agenda will be available soon.
Friday, April 6, 2018
10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Performing Arts and Humanities Building
Please register for the event here.
For questions about the event, please contact Natalie Brianas, Associate Director of Corporate Relations at nbrianas@umbc.edu.
]]>Address Registration Blocks and Holds Early!
Check your myUMBC account now to be sure you have no outstanding obligations to the university that could prevent you from registering. Please note that you can still receive advising authorization even if you have an administrative hold. Having your advising clearance in place will help you to register immediately after your hold is removed.
Newly admitted students for the fall semester may not register for courses until Orientation. Please sign up for summer Orientation.
Event Registration
1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
What is the CBIC?
The Cangialosi Business Innovation Competition (CBIC) is a unique opportunity for UMBC graduate and undergraduate students who are serious about starting a business. Participants will experience the process of planning a startup business by submitting a competitive and realistic 3-5 page business plan, which will be judged by members of the Baltimore Angels (real investors!). Qualifiers will present their ideas in a final competition, where cash prizes will be given out.
Prizes:
First Prize=
$3,000
Second Prize = $2,000
Third Prize = $1,000
After a 6-month review, an additional $2,000 is available to one of the
top 3 winners.
Who Should Participate?
Any UMBC student (full or part time, graduate or undergraduate) with a dream of launching their own business.
Why Participate?
The CIBC will give you “real world” experience presenting and proposing your own idea. You’ll be paired with a business mentor and get helpful feedback and guidance. You’ll also get connected to the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, which allows for networking and further business opportunities. On top of that, there’s some hefty cash prizes!
Winners also
get:
• Free legal services
• Accounting advice
• Membership at the award winning Betamore campus in Baltimore
• Fundraising advice and pitch practice with experienced entrepreneurs
APPLY TODAY! Deadline for submittals is March 7th at 1:00pm. Applications can be found at: umbc.edu/cbic
The College of Engineering and Information Technology administers the following scholarships through a common application:
The application deadline is February 15, 2018. Students must login to myUMBC to access the application form below.
Instructions: Instructions and Eligibility Requirements
Application: Application Form
Please note that a FAFSA should be on file with UMBC’s Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships for consideration.
Awards are contingent on the availability of funds for each academic year. Please direct any questions about the application process to josh.abrams@umbc.edu.