Library Services Focus Groups Tell us which services are important to you and earn $20! Would you like to participate in a focus group designed to improve the Library at UMBC, and be paid for your time?

Participants will be given a campus card worth $20. Refreshments will be served.

These focus groups will consist of a small group discussion, led by a moderator. Your participation is greatly appreciated.

In order to participate, you must be currently registered for classes at UMBC and have experience using the Library. Current student employees at the UMBC Library are ineligible for participation.

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April 10 & 11, 2013
9 AM - 4 PM each day
Location: AOK Library, first floor behind the Reference room

Items sold include books, CDs, LPs and more! Prices generally range from $.25 to $5 with some individually priced items. We accept cash or checks - sorry, no credit cards. Proceeds will be used to purchase new library materials and equipment.

The book sale is open the the public. Contact 410-455-2341 for further information.
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From the very beginning of my freshman year I had heard about the support given to undergraduates to do research here at UMBC. As I began to get into my coursework in Mathematics and Biology I began to realize that these stories are not fairy tales, but are the experiences of everyday students. I was also encouraged to get involved in research by several professors, who would eventually become my research and (later) my thesis mentors. Their encouragement in conjunction with the culture of research at UMBC inspired me to do research.

What academic background did you have before you started?
When I first became involved in research at UMBC I was finishing up my sophomore level mathematics courses and introductory chemistry and biology. Even with only these basic courses I was able to contribute because my mentors spent the time to catch me up and provide assistance when I required it. I encourage everyone, regardless of where you may stand in your coursework, to begin speaking with your professors and consulting programs that interest you.

How does your research/creative work relate to your work in other classes?
It has been amazing to see my work in the lab translate into not only my coursework, but also to real world situations. It has helped me become a stronger critical thinker, expanded my interpersonal skills, helped me to work better on a team, and given me perspective into the nuances of interdisciplinary research. It also contributed to my success on the MCATs and with tutoring other students.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research? Get involved! It is an amazing and unique experience. If you are a mathematics or biology major then I encourage you to check out the same program that I have had the honor to be a part of. It is called UBM, for Undergraduates in Biology and Mathematics research training program, and is an amazing program that approaches problems that lie at the interface of mathematics and biology.

How did you find a mentor and decide on a project?
I first met Dr. Peercy when he was my instructor for Linear Algebra in the spring of my freshman year. During this class he introduced me to the extremely interesting work that he was doing in the field of Mathematical Biology. This was around the same time that the UBM program was starting up here at UMBC, so I applied to work with Dr. Peercy and Dr. Starz-Gaiano on a project. It was one of the best decisions that I made here in my time here at UMBC.

What are your career goals?
I am currently in the process of preparing to apply to medical school. My dream is to get into medical school and become a surgeon. I have no doubt that my undergraduate research experience here at UMBC and the amazing mentoring that I have received has been, and will continue to be, instrumental in helping me reach my goals.

What else are you involved in at UMBC?
In addition to the work I have described here, I am also a member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, on the Men’s Club Volleyball Team, the Director of Institutional Development of SGA, a Member of the Pre-Medical Society, on the Math Team, an OPA and a Woolie. I am also a lab assistant at Johns Hopkins Medical Institute with Dr. Ryan Riddle, and I am a grader for the Department of Mathematics and Statistics here at UMBC.

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Access Engineering contains 320+ professional McGraw-Hill texts in 15 major areas of engineering including civil, electrical, and mechanical. Texts include: Perry’s Chemical Engineers’ Handbook, Marks’ Standard Handbook for Mechanical Engineers, Roark’s Formulas for Stress and Strain, as well as Schaum’s Outlines. You will find approximately 750 Interactive Tables and Graphs, 108 Videos (50 from Mark’s, 30 from Schaum’s, and 28 from Perry’s), and Curriculum Maps designed by the Editor in Chief of Perry’s and Mark’s.

For off-campus access, please login via VPN first (http://vpn.umbc.edu) and follow the link to the UMBC Library Homepage. Then follow the link under "News & Events" on the Library's homepage to return to this post and click on the "View Website" button to access the database. For more info on remote access, see http://aok.lib.umbc.edu/services/remoteaccess.php .


The trial runs through April 27, 2013. Feedback on the usefulness of this database is appreciated. Leave us a comment to let us know what you think, or contact Drew Alfgren at alfgren@umbc.edu.

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Global Issues in Context ties together sources to present a rich analysis of issues - social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural - and headlines in world hot spots. It provides information seekers with a framework to better understand 21st-century issues and events while highlighting global connections and the interdependence of all nations.

Global Issues in Context focuses on broad issues, such as war, genocide, terrorism, human rights, poverty, famine, globalization, world trade, nuclear proliferation, and global warming, as well as more specific events and topics in the news that are related to these broader issues. It also includes detailed information on nations to provide a foundation for cross-cultural studies and, International periodicals and news sources that bring additional insight and currency.

Sources and media formats include:
    • Overviews summarizing background information, historical context, and contemporary stances
    • Expert perspectives analyzing an issue or event through multiple aspects
    • Reference documents providing background information on all issues and nations
    • Full-text international magazines, academic journals, and news sources
    • Primary sources
    • Statistics, including interactive graphs, tables, and charts
    • Multimedia elements
    • Links to Web sites, including government sites and organizations
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Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.

Features include:
    • More than 14,000 pro/con viewpoint essays
    • 5,000+ topic overviews
    • More than 300 primary source documents
    • 300 biographies of social activists and reformers
    • More than 775 court-case overviews
    • 5 million periodical articles
    • Nearly 6,000 statistical tables, charts and graphs
    • Nearly 70,000 images and a link to Google Image Search
    • Thousands of podcasts, including weekly presidential addresses and premier NPR programs
    • A national and state curriculum standards search, correlated to the content that allows educators to quickly identify material by grade and discipline


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UMBC Students, Staff, Faculty, Individuals and Organizations all volunteer to help on the day of URCAD and in the days before and after.

Sign up to be a part of UMBC's premiere campus-wide undergraduate research event.

Note: Volunteer dress for URCAD is neat but business attire is NOT expected.
Comfortable shoes are a must.

If you would like to help and have questions about the process, e-mail kerryk@umbc.edu.

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I took a course with my mentor, and during one of the classes she strongly encouraged students who wanted to go to graduate school to seek out on-campus research. I talked to my mentor right after class, and it turned out we had similar research interests.

How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
I am hoping to do research in the field of alternative energy in graduate school while I pursue a Ph.D. I knew doing alternative energy research at UMBC would better prepare me for graduate school.

Do you get course credit for this work? How much time do you put into it?
I don’t get credit right now. Maybe in the future, though! I work 10 to 20 hours a week in the lab.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
The mentor I am working with has had URA scholars work with her before, so she encouraged me to apply.

Was the application difficult to do?
Not at all. Some aspects of the application were time consuming, but it wasn’t difficult. It was definitely worth my time!

How much did your mentor help you with the application?
My mentor was very helpful. Since she has had URA scholars work with her before, she knew a lot of what went into a solid application. I wrote the application, and then we went through the application together. She was able to point out areas in the application that needed to be strengthened. After several drafts, we had a really solid application.

What has been the hardest part about your research?
The time commitment. As a full-time student in an extremely demanding major and a member of a couple of clubs, balancing time has always been a challenge. Research was the priority and so I had to cut back on a lot of extra-curricular activities.

What was the most unexpected thing?
The most unexpected good thing was how much fun research is. I know it’s a cheesy answer, but it’s true. In just preparing for research, I have learned a lot of cool things relating to my field of interest.

The most unexpected negative thing was how long it takes to get results. When I started, I looked at all the different steps and said to myself “Yeah, I’ll have this project done by the end of the semester.” I was mistaken! More than a semester later I am maybe halfway done with my project!

How does your research relate to your work in other classes?
My research directly uses ideas, problem solving strategies, and equations I have been learning in my classes, especially my major-specific classes. It also is preparing me for work I will be doing in future classes!

What else are you involved in on campus?
In the past I have been in leadership positions in both Intervarsity Christian Fellowship and the UMBC Humans vs. Zombies club, although I am currently only a member in these clubs.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
To all the people who think they’d like to get involved in research, but haven’t done it yet: Just do it. It’s totally worth it. Talk to advisors, professors, and mentors about how to make your research be more than just a good experience that beefs up your resume. You can easily get class credit and funding for on-campus research if you search for it.
Lastly, find research you want to do. Research can be challenging at times, and if you’re doing something you hate, it will be harder through those tough times. If you like your research, then you will find the challenges become puzzles (fun!) rather than problems.

What are your career goals?
My long-term goals are to do alternative energy research and development in a corporate setting. After graduating from UMBC, I plan to pursue a Ph.D. in the field of alternative energy.

Did you transfer to UMBC from another institution? Where?
Yes, I did! I spent two years at Montgomery College (both Germantown and Rockville campuses) before I transferred to UMBC. I actually met several UMBC students the summer before I transferred through an internship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) in their SURF program. ]]> How did you find your mentor for year research, scholarship, or artistic project? I took a course with my mentor, and during one of the classes she strongly encouraged students who wanted to go... http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/ResearcherProfiles/andrewDillon.htm https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/26753/guest@my.umbc.edu/26837cbd43c3e8661b3e3ec65ad4648a/api/pixel Undergraduate Research https://beta.my.umbc.edu/groups/undergradresearch https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/original.jpg?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xlarge.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/large.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/medium.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/small.png?1600355057 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xsmall.png?1600355057 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/avatars/groups/000/000/006/875606ced2b629148af4caa1a4e8dd3c/xxsmall.png?1600355057 Undergraduate Research https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/026/753/197b422c8f32c16605c5a4a1b25659b5/xxlarge.jpg?1364323965 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/026/753/197b422c8f32c16605c5a4a1b25659b5/xlarge.jpg?1364323965 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/026/753/197b422c8f32c16605c5a4a1b25659b5/large.jpg?1364323965 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/026/753/197b422c8f32c16605c5a4a1b25659b5/medium.jpg?1364323965 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/026/753/197b422c8f32c16605c5a4a1b25659b5/small.jpg?1364323965 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/026/753/197b422c8f32c16605c5a4a1b25659b5/xsmall.jpg?1364323965 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/026/753/197b422c8f32c16605c5a4a1b25659b5/xxsmall.jpg?1364323965 40 4 true Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:53:38 -0400 Tue, 26 Mar 2013 14:56:08 -0400 Opposing Viewpoints in Context & Global Issues in Context Database trials - ends April 6, 2013 UMBC now has trial access to the databases Opposing Viewpoints in Context and Global Issues in Context.

Opposing Viewpoints in Context is the premier online resource covering today’s hottest social issues, from Offshore Drilling to Climate Change, Health Care to Immigration. Opposing Viewpoints in Context helps students research, analyze and organize a broad variety of data for conducting research, completing writing assignments, preparing for debates, creating presentations and more.

Features include:
    • More than 14,000 pro/con viewpoint essays
    • 5,000+ topic overviews
    • More than 300 primary source documents
    • 300 biographies of social activists and reformers
    • More than 775 court-case overviews
    • 5 million periodical articles
    • Nearly 6,000 statistical tables, charts and graphs
    • Nearly 70,000 images and a link to Google Image Search
    • Thousands of podcasts, including weekly presidential addresses and premier NPR programs
    • A national and state curriculum standards search, correlated to the content that allows educators to quickly identify material by grade and discipline

Global Issues in Context ties together sources to present a rich analysis of issues - social, political, military, economic, environmental, science related, health related, cultural - and headlines in world hot spots. It provides information seekers with a framework to better understand 21st-century issues and events while highlighting global connections and the interdependence of all nations.

Global Issues in Context focuses on broad issues, such as war, genocide, terrorism, human rights, poverty, famine, globalization, world trade, nuclear proliferation, and global warming, as well as more specific events and topics in the news that are related to these broader issues. It also includes detailed information on nations to provide a foundation for cross-cultural studies and, International periodicals and news sources that bring additional insight and currency.

Sources and media formats include:
    • Overviews summarizing background information, historical context, and contemporary stances
    • Expert perspectives analyzing an issue or event through multiple aspects
    • Reference documents providing background information on all issues and nations
    • Full-text international magazines, academic journals, and news sources
    • Primary sources
    • Statistics, including interactive graphs, tables, and charts
    • Multimedia elements
    • Links to Web sites, including government sites and organizations

Both trials run through April 6, 2013. Feedback on the usefulness of these databases is appreciated. Please contact Drew Alfgren at alfgren@umbc.edu, or leave us a comment to let us know what you think.
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March 27, 2013
12 - 1 PM
LIB 259

Need images for presentations, research and other projects?  The AOK library now provides access to the ARTstor Digital Library.  ARTstor provides access to over 1 million images in the arts, architecture, humanities and science.  These images are hi-resolution images that may be downloaded and used for classroom and research purposes.  

Join us for a 1 hour workshop that will introduce some basic and not-so-basic tips for making the most of this exciting new resource.
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