I recently sat down with Wendy Merrill – a member of the Advisory Board for UMBC’s Industrial/Organizational Psychology graduate program – to chat about career advice in the field of I/O Psychology. She offered a candid view of a day in the life of an I/O Psychology professional and insights into how to improve your career success. Wendy is the Founder and Chief Rainmaker of StrategyHorse Consulting Group and Author of Path to Impact: The Rising Leader’s Guide to Growing Smart. - Dennise Cardona, UMBC's Division of Professional Studies

UMBC remains dedicated to creating a sustainable environment. In fact, UMBC researchers, Kevin Sowers and Upal Ghosh, have recently invented a creative way to remove dangerous pollutants from waterways. In today's news, we take a look at others who are also invested in saving our planet and the beautiful species that live here. We also take a looks at pollution's effect on our brains, the massive growth of data, and how AI will affect the job market.

Let’s be honest, sometimes life gets overwhelming and motivation starts to fizzle. Often times, when motivation starts to decrease, so does productivity. This can be detrimental to someone enrolled in graduate school or attempting to balance a busy life. Have no fear! Here are some small changes you can make to improve your productivity without falling behind on your responsibilities.

With over 300 graduates currently pursuing graduate and professional degrees in STEM fields, UMBC is recognized as a leader in STEM education. In today’s Industry Roundup, we take a look at how Chan Zuckerberg is using UMBC’s Meyerhoff Model and investing $6.9M to diversify STEM. We also look at the new management of health data using Alexa, a new AI rollout for health professionals, and generic drug competitors.

When it comes to professional development, UMBC encourages its students to constantly improve. In fact, this past week, UMBC graduate students gathered for a new GEARS symposium to hone in on their professional development. In this week’s Industry Roundup, we share several professional development life hacks to help you succeed.

At this event, Dr. Annica Wayman, Associate Dean for Shady Grove Affairs in CNMS, will introduce the TLST program, prerequisites and curriculum, as well as available internship opportunities and career pathways to interested UMBC biology students who have roots in Montgomery County. Pizza will be provided.

Here’s a recap of what’s in the news in and around the UMBC campus:

Recently, UMBC recognized associate vice provost for strategic initiatives, and professor of practice in College of Engineering and Information Technology, Renetta Tull, for her transformative leadership in advancing diversity in STEM.  In today's Industry Roundup, we'll take a look at the need for more women in STEM roles. We'll also dive into machine learning and AI, the Nacebo effect, and techniques to up your thinking game.

The Cybersecurity Industry Demand continues to grow. In fact, Cybersecurity at UMBC grew five times in six years! For anyone wanting to work in the Maryland area in Cybersecurity, now is a fantastic time to put your hat in the ringer and claim your future. Take a look at the facts in the Infographic.

There were 11,000+ jobs posted in Maryland alone and over 285,000 nationwide. How's that for a set of positive facts? Oh, but that's just the icing on the cake of cybersecurity industry demand. The mean salary range for cybersecurity professionals is $95,000 annually. If that's not something that gets your attention, how about the fact that there are over 209,000 unfilled cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. and 2 million worldwide?