We sat down with UMBC M.P.S. Data Science graduate student, Spandan Gupta, to talk about her journey from India to America to study. She shares candid insights about her experiences.

“The data science industry has been growing, and I felt the U.S. was the best place to begin my search for graduate work because it’s the hub. So I read every news article I could find on universities for data science in the U.S. I found ten universities having a data science master’s focus. From there, I landed on UMBC’s website. Not only did UMBC offer a master’s program, but they offered a master’s in professional studies (MPS). In addition to analytics, machine learning, and algorithms, this program also included management and ethical concentrations, which is why I shortlisted UMBC and eventually decided it was the place I wanted to study.” Spandan Gupta

UMBC assistant professor of information systems, Jianwu Wang, is analyzing climate data with the goal to develop more efficient cause-effect relationships that affect the planet.

In today’s industry roundup, we take a look at global efficiencies brought about by scientific discoveries. We also look at the effect of the pandemic shutdown and cosmic explosions.

In this fourth video in our four-part series on resume preparation and cover letter writing, Dr. Elliot Lasson, program director of UMBC’s I/O Psychology graduate program presents tips for success.

In this video workshop, Dr. Lasson shares insights on the following:

• The role and significance of cover letters and resumes in the application process
• Content and style relating to these tools
• Issues that come up in writing resumes and cover letters
• Turn-ons and turn-offs as they relate to these materials