In today’s Industry News, we take a look at how companies like Apple, GridDS, and others, help us to thrive in a world full of opportunities.

Having trouble with your job search? Here are a few key resources for anyone trying to break into the professional world.

Whether it’s a ten page essay or an email, everyone suffers from writer’s block at one time or another. For those ready to give up, here are four tips to help reignite your creativity.

Transformation trends are based on emerging technologies being leveraged by businesses, whether in the private or public sector, to run more efficiently and improve their service delivery and operations. The field of systems engineering plays a role in this digital transformation. 

"People remain the most important assets. Fancy technologies and their capabilities are nothing without the innovation brought on by the leadership and the direction of the people who use this technology to solve real world problems. The positive impacts that come from taking advantage of digital transformation tools is very exciting." Dr. Albert Mubako,  D.Mgt, MBA, UMBC Faculty, Digital Transformation Innovation and Sustainability (SYST 691) 

Listen to this podcast episode for an in-depth conversation into digital transformation! 

The digital world comes with a whole new set of challenges to navigate, and job interviews are no exception. 

Here are a few tips to keep in mind when preparing for an online job interview.

Software is used in every aspect of our daily life. From the moment we wake up to the moment we go to sleep. Software is that invisible writing that connects us to ourselves and others and the world. Software is not just about a window or a page on the screen; it's about the interaction with hardware, and the contacts of users and environment. The world needs qualified software engineers who have a passion and a drive to make the world a better, smarter place, using ethics as a guiding principle. 

Tune into this recent podcast episode! 

Most every driven professional comes to the same conclusion when it comes to learning, it must always be present. Life, as well as business, is steeped in the promise of change. Most everyone at a certain point realizes that change is necessary. Shahwar Amin '22, Learning and Performance Technology, realized this early on and has never looked back. 

"I found my passion in instructional design, and I'm so happy I did. It's a very good thing to do something that you really enjoy. And this program helped me gather the right tools to do it well. Studying instructional design at UMBC was a very positive experience for me. I feel refreshed now, and feel I want to start all over again!"

In this latest episode of UMBC's Mic'D Up podcast, we chat with graduate faculty, Mr. Quincy Wright, MBA, CCM, PMP, about the importance of operating in the professional world of engineering and project management through a lens of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We discuss various circumstances in the workforce environment that can be affected by a lack of attention to DE/I. He shares his professional experiences and offers us insights into his path to leading organizations and project teams in commercial and government sectors, and ultimately to teach at UMBC.

The world of Biotechnology is transforming every day. Keeping up on the latest trends and research is a must for biotech professionals who want to create impact in an ever-changing landscape. Advancements in technology are happening quickly and creating vast opportunities for professionals seeking to develop or enhance their career in biotechnology. 

In this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up, Dr. Antonio Moreira talks us through the latest trends, the advances, and the needs of this industry. He also shares information about UMBC's professional development suite of non-credit courses for biotech professionals who want to keep up on their skills and the technological advances in the field. 

One of the greatest feelings a professional can experience is knowing the work they put out in the world impacts the lives of others. Dvija Maurer '20, M.A. Instructional Systems Development, embarked on a journey of learning at UMBC to progress toward a career credential that allowed her the opportunity to learn and grow in her chosen field of working in support of the United States Coast Guard in their training program.  

In this podcast episode, we chat about the many facets of a career in learning and performance and the many ways the instructional design field can affect the lives of many.