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Designing and delivering learning and training using a systems approach removes the guesswork and sets learners up for a productive experience. UMBC’s Learning and Performance Technology (LAPT) graduate programs (formerly named ISD), prepares its students to enter into the workforce with this system approach in hand. 

In today’s episode, we chat with Melody Wright '21, M.A. Instructional Systems Development to chat about learning and sharing in the world of ISD using the systems tools she gathered while in the program. 

Through our graduate programs in Software Engineering, UMBC is helping students enhance their technical experience and take the next step in their professional careers. 

In today’s Industry News, we’re recapping recent innovations in software engineering, from virtual reality to artificial intelligence.

The hiring process can be daunting for organizations. IO Psychology professionals like Kendra Lyons ‘ 09, M.P.S. IO Psychology, help to make the process easier and less risky by providing valuable insights into the hiring process. 

In this episode of UMBC’s Mic’d Up Podcast Kendra shares with us a glimpse into the daily life of an IO Psychology professional. 

• What does it take to be one? 
• What kinds of skills are necessary? 
• How should someone test the waters to know it’s the right fit for them?

When it comes to making an impact in the field of I/O Psychology, one of the first skills necessary is in learning new things. Life is constantly changing, and with those changes comes a need for flexibility and new knowledge. In the grand landscape of what makes up I/O Psychology, one thing remains a constant and that is the dynamic nature of the way we operate in life and in the workforce. 

In this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up Podcast, Spenser Haffey '19 M.P.S. I/O Psychology, joins host, Dennise Cardona, to chat about how he contributes to the world through his role as an I/O Psychology professional. 

Biotechnology is a rapidly growing field, especially in the state of Maryland. In fact, according to Mark Schenerman, Ph.D., Graduate Program Director, UMBC Biotechnology Graduate program, "Maryland is one of the leading centers in the country for cell and gene therapy. Companies in Maryland are trying to hire people as quickly as they can. They just can't find enough talent. They can't find enough trained people who are knowledgeable in the skills that they need. And that's what our program tries to give to our students, those skills that those companies really want."

Listen to our conversation!