Neuroscience, Freewill, and Moral Responsibility
A public forum presented by the Center for Ethics & Values
Join the Center for Ethics and Values for their next public forum on February 27, 2025 from 7-8:30pm in the Fine Arts Recital Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Following the discussion, the audience will be invited to join the conversation!
This event is presented by the Center for Ethics and Values
and co-sponsored by College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences; Dresher Center for the Humanities; Center for Social Science Scholarship; Department of Biology; Department of Psychology; Human Context of Science and Technology Program.
Please also let us know if you are interested in submitting a proposal to facilitate a session during the summit (45-minute topical sessions, five-minute “Ignite Talks,” or poster sessions) connected to the theme of “Full Participation.” Visit this page for more information.
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Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:31:50 -0500
Public Humanities Program presents Chicory Soul of the Butterfly Exhibit
Now on View in the AOK Library Rotunda
Soul
of the Butterfly exhibit is now on view in the Rotunda in the AOK
Library at UMBC! Come see the amazing work focused on Baltimore’s
Chicory Magazine.
Mark
your calendars for our event launch on April 7 at 4:30 PM when we will
announce the official merger of Orser Center and Public Humanities while
discussing the history of Chicory!
In the meantime, stop by and make some poetry :)
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In the 1960s, Black writers in Baltimore utilized Chicory, a
poetry magazine published by the Enoch Pratt Free Library from
1966-1983, as an artistic form for activism. Its five editors published
the work by everyone from children to seniors, from social workers to
people in prison about everything from bad housing and schools to
celebrations of Black joy. Visit this enlightening exhibition that
explores this radical publication.
Soul of the Butterfly is a traveling exhibit that uses Chicory to
tell the story of how Black artist-activists in Baltimore have been
making change since the 1960s. Featuring poetry, artwork, and photos, it
reminds us why the Baltimore Afro-American called Chicory “the
most authentic microphone of Black folks talking ever devised.” It
connects past and present by featuring work by young writers, artists,
and creators in Baltimore in conversation with this history.
Soul of the Butterfly was
co-curated by a team of students at Rutgers University-Newark, Bard
High School Early College Baltimore, Dewmore Baltimore, and Writers in
Baltimore Schools led by Dr. Mary Rizzo and Erin Santana.
Special thanks to
Markele Cullins, BFA '19
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Reflections on STRiVE 2025: Learning to Lead for Public Purpose
January 13 – 17, 2025
STRiVE 2025 took place from Monday, January 13 - Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Skycroft Conference Center in Middletown, MD. 47 UMBC undergraduate students spent five days strengthening their talents, learning to live by their values, and exploring how to deepen UMBC’s culture of mattering and belonging. The program positioned them to be co-creators of a UMBC community in which everyone can thrive.
“STRiVE created a community of leaders that taught and uplifted each other. I left this program a better person and leader because of the people I met.” — Ellie Davidson (junior, math)
“I learned that stories are everything, and people want to matter and
belong, but most importantly civic life is everywhere. We see, we
experience, and we thrive for change. Not just change that honors our
values and perspectives but honors the values and perspectives of
others.” — Djina Awungnija (first-year, biochemistry and molecular
biology)
STRiVE 2025 was facilitated by a team of coaches led by Tess McRae ’22 (Center for Democracy and Civic Life):
- Angelina Jenkins, M.A. (The Mosaic: Center for Cultural Diversity)
- David Hoffman ’13, Ph.D. (Center for Democracy and Civic Life)
- Jasmine Lee, Ph.D. (Division of Institutional Equity)
- Jeff Cullen, Ph.D. (Student Conduct and Community Standards)
- Mary Rose Khamfong (senior, psychology)
- Maya Hunn (senior, public health)
- Nikita Lobo (sophomore, computer science)
- Sebastian Zamora (sophomore, financial economics and English)
Center for Democracy and Civic Life staff members Carly Shearer (sophomore, computer science) and Trentqual Rhone, M.A. supported STRiVE as site coordinators.
“I was nervous before joining STRiVE, but there really is no reason to be nervous. STRiVE fosters a very welcome community and I truly loved every second.” — Davida Wiredu (first-year, political science and English)
“STRiVE helped me feel like I belong at UMBC and that I can make an impact, here and in the wider community!” — Connor White (junior, geography and environmental studies)
During STRiVE, guests from UMBC visited Skycroft to meet with groups of participants exploring specific issues affecting members of the UMBC community. The guests ("stakeholders") helped participants consider how they could contribute to addressing those issues in the semester(s) ahead. The stakeholders were:
- Ciara Christian, M.A. ’18, Ph.D. ’22 (Center for Social Justice Dialogue)
- Darcie Adams ’23 (The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being)
- Griselda Flores, Ph.D. (Retriever Essential Needs and Connections)
- John Fox, Ph.D. (Division of Student Affairs)
- Katie Bowen, LCSW-C (Retriever Integrated Health)
- Matt Hoffman, M.Div (The Gathering Space for Spiritual Well-Being)
- Ricky Blissett ’11, Ph.D. (Center for Democracy and Civic Life)
Ciara Christian and Ricky Blissett visited STRiVE 2025 at other points during the week to co-facilitate sessions with some of the STRiVE 2025 coaches. James DeVita, Ph.D. (Division of Student Affairs) visited STRiVE to share some inspiration with the participants.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who served as coaches, stakeholders, and guests, as well as to Kelly Birch, Lan Le ’21, and the entire commonvision staff team for their flexibility, patience, and incredible support with the behind-the-scenes preparation for STRiVE.
STRiVE is hosted by the Center for Democracy and Civic Life with support from the Student Government Association and PNC Bank. Since 2009, over 900 UMBC students have participated in the program and have gone on to make meaningful change on campus and beyond.
“This experience has reinforced my commitment to leading with empathy and integrity. Whether in academic, professional, or community settings, I now feel more equipped to approach challenges thoughtfully and drive positive change with purpose.” — Roza Zareidoodeji (sophomore, biological sciences)
“This was without a doubt the best experience of my life. I came in
scared of being hated and judged, but came out with so much support.
This is so much more than just a retreat, this is the start of a
community.” — Taylor Laumann (junior, business technology administration)
“At STRiVE, you learn how individuals connect to create a narrative of love, a true community.” — Yael Chookrun (first-year, computer science)
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REPOST: Understanding and Influencing Maryland Government: A Student's Guide
A message from our colleagues in the Center for Social Science Scholarship. Original post here. The Center for Democracy and Civic Life is co-sponsoring this program.
Monday, February 10, 2025 · Noon - 1 p.m.
University Center : Ballroom Lounge (302)
This workshop will be presented by Jake Weissmann, Vice President for Government Relations and Student Affairs and Dr. Laura Antkowiak, Professor and Director of the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program.
UMBC students: Join us for an informative and engaging event! Lunch will be provided so come ready to engage, learn, and enjoy a meal.
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Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:37:35 -0500
Call for Applications: CS3 Associate Director
Reminder: applications are due February 14, 2025
The Center for Social Science Scholarship (CS3) seeks an Associate Director to work closely with the Director and the Center team to shape and implement CS3 events, programs, and budget. The Associate Director will assist the Director in strategic decision making, shaping CS3 goals, and developing CS3 initiatives. The Associate Director will also be responsible for serving in the Director’s place should the Director be unable to attend various CS3 activities or programs, or at university events or meetings.
The appointment would begin July 1, 2025.
Duties for the Associate Director include:
Work with the Center Director and Coordinator to schedule, coordinate, facilitate, and attend CS3 events, trainings, and workshops, including organizing the biennial Social Science Faculty Publications celebration, the annual Social Science Alumni Panel, and the Social Sciences Forum Distinguished Lecture series.
Review applications for CS3 faculty summer fellowships and small research grants to support Center award decisions.
Review applications and reports of interdisciplinary CS3 faculty working groups and research hubs.
Work with the Center Director, Coordinator, and CS3 Advisory Board to plan, develop, and implement other CS3 programming for students and faculty as needed.
Attend bi-weekly staff meetings and monthly board meetings, participate in strategic planning and budgeting.
Attend monthly CAHSS chairs and directors’ meetings in the Director’s place as needed.
Assist in evaluating CS3 activities and writing the Center’s annual report.
Eligibility: Tenure track faculty with expertise in social science fields (minimum: advanced assistant professor; tenured preferred). Preference will be given to applicants who have been formally involved with CS3, such as service on the CS3 Advisory Board or participation in other Center programs or initiatives.
Compensation for this 3-year appointment includes an annual 2-course reduction and a $5K annual stipend.
To apply, please send a short (1 page) letter of interest and current CV by end of day on February 14, 2025, to socialscience@umbc.edu.
Questions? Contact CS3's Director, Eric Stokan: estokan@umbc.edu
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RTSS Episode 64: The Social Science of Life in College
with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg
On today’s episode Dr. Ian Anson speaks with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at UMBC. Dr. Kuperberg is also the co-chair of the Council on Contemporary Families.
Check out the following links for more information on UMBC, CS3, and our host:
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or Amazon!
Retrieving the Social Sciences is a production of the UMBC Center for Social Science Scholarship. Our podcast host is Dr. Ian Anson, and our director is Dr. Eric Stokan. Our production intern is Jean Kim. Our theme music was composed and recorded by D’Juan Moreland (UMBC '24). Special thanks to Amy Barnes and Myriam Ralston for production assistance. Make sure to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, where you can find full video recordings of recent UMBC events.
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CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Present your research through the Political Science Department at UMBC!
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Present your Undergraduate Research at the 14th Annual UMBC Pi Sigma Alpha Research Conference!
Dear Political Science Students,
We are set to hold our 14th undergraduate research conference for political science students on Wednesday, April 9nd, 2025 from 11am to 1pm! All students who have written a strong research-oriented paper for any political science course or independent study are welcome to apply. Please note that it is not necessary for a student to be a member of Pi Sigma Alpha in order to participate.
Conference presenters ususually present research that they have completed as a
poster that they display on an easel to their visitors. Posters are made in
Microsoft's Powerpoint. Normally, visitors study the poster for a few minutes and then interact with you about your work. It's a wonderful opportunity for you to disseminate your research and discuss your ideas to a larger audience. In addition, students often use this conference to prepare for their presentations at URCAD (Undergraduate Research and Creative Achievement Day), which will take place one week later on April 16th. (Note that the due date
to submit a proposal to URCAD is February 14th.)
Attached are a few photos from previous conferences to give you an idea of what the conference would look like. In the pictures, you can see an example of a poster; also look at
URCAD's website to see additional examples and general advice (click on poster presentations).
The UMBC Omicron Eta Pi Sigma Alpha group has received funding from the national organization of Pi Sigma Alpha to cover the costs associated with your participation in the conference, including the printing and mounting of your poster on a posterboard and lunch the day of the conference. Once we know who is participating, we will distribute information about how to make a poster in Powerpoint and, if there is enough interest, we will also hold a workshop on Monday, March 17th during the free hour.
Please consider participating if you have a strong paper from a class or other research experience that you would like to present! It's a wonderful experience for everyone - for presenters and visitors alike. Also, please feel free to reach out to Professor Forestiere
forestie@umbc.edu or to Professor Anson at
iganson@umbc.edu if you have any questions.
All are welcome!
What are some of the best strategies and tips for writing a literature review? Whether you are just starting out with your research or have been involved in your project for a while, this workshop is for you.
Note: This workshop is being offered in a hyflex modality, so feel free to join either in person in Library 259, or online via WebEx.
***reposted from the AOK Library & Gallery***
See the attached flyer for more library workshops being offered this semester!
For the spring semester, three fellows will join us in the Dresher Center.
Lindsay DiCuirci, Associate Professor in English, will work on an interdisciplinary study of the relationship between spiritualism, print culture and attempts at radical social reform between 1840 and 1870. DiCuirci is interested in moments of cooperation between spiritualists and reformist groups, but as my use of “phantasms” conveys, the dream of harmonia was often disrupted by entrenched biases that even a movement committed to egalitarianism could not shed.
Meredith Oyen, Associate Professor in History, is studying the history of U.S. and China diplomatic relations. The current relationship is presently very tense due to changing leadership in both nations, alongside the pandemic, a trade war, and the perennial issue of Taiwan. Her book project offers a new narrative that highlights person-to-person contact as much as high level diplomacy, centering primary sources to give insight into both countries’ perspectives.
Kristin Kelly, a Ph.D. candidate in Language, Literacy, and Culture, is conducting a research project that aims to understand how Black women educators and Black girls collaborate, drawing on their spirituality and imagination to inform the ways they understand and navigate oppressive and harmful systems. Kelly also aims to uncover how Black women mentors help Black girls reimagine education and their futures, especially in classrooms that often do not represent their experiences but center on Eurocentric ways of teaching and exhibit gender inequality.
Please join us in congratulating these fellows!
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