UMBC is dedicated to the wellness of its campus community, providing a lot of healthy resources. Wellness starts with being conscious of one’s health, balance, and ability to cope with life’s stressors. In today’s Industry Roundup we take a look at ways to prevent burnout from stress. We also explore effective communication styles, the matter of consciousness, and ways to think more effectively.

A past UMBC Meyerhoff Scholar has been appointed as the new health commissioner for Baltimore City. She is the first African American woman to serve in this role.

Today on International Women’s Day, we celebrate the accomplishments of women like Dzirasa as we share her story in one of our Industry Roundup articles. We also take a look at communication and active listening skills in business and the growth of cyber in Maryland.

One of the best ways to know what to expect from a career in data science is to chat with someone who is in the field. We were fortunate enough to speak with a data science career professional to get his opinion on what it takes to launch a successful career in data science. Daniel Solow, a senior software engineer for Sayari spoke candidly about his experience and insights into this dynamic field.

This past Thursday, we celebrated UMBC Giving Day, a way for people to give back and support UMBC students and projects. The good vibes and happiness spread on campus as supporters donated to causes that matter to them.

In today’s Industry Roundup we take a look at the relationship between money and happiness and how contributing to causes that define your values can bring about happiness. We also take a look at the healthiest nations, top breakthrough technologies of 2019 so far, and the struggle for women’s progress in the workplace.

 

Come watch this short video from one of our students about how she maintains balance in graduate school.

When a student says she is prepared and ready for the next step in life, we consider that a success story worth sharing! We sat down with soon-to-be graduate, Jessica Gronsbell, UMBC Data Science Graduate Program, and asked her a few questions about her experience with the program, faculty, and peers. She shared her story with us, and exciting news about a great opportunity offered to her. She already landed a job with a leading organization, Nielson, even before she graduates in May 2019. They are holding the position for her.

UMBC’s ISD Graduate Program prepares students to enter the in-demand field of ELearning through relevant internships and a portfolio requirement, which offers tangible professional evidence of experience.

In today’s Industry Roundup we take a look at the ever-increasing growth of the ELearning industry and what this means for professionals entering the field. We also look at the new face of farming, the legacy of the the Mars Rover Opportunity, and the Spawning of new tech and how this will change how we do business.

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