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I first learned about the URA program at UMBC during my sophomore year. I was serving as Secretary for the Theatre Council of Majors when Janet McGlynn came to a meeting to introduce us to the world of the URA and URCAD, hoping to inspire some of us to participate. The next year, I plan to put together a project to present at URCAD. When I saw the caliber of research occurring with the URA funding, I decided to apply for a URA myself.

Did you know other theatre students who had applied for this?
I've only heard of one or two theatre scholars in the past, who may not have even done the URA and just done URCAD, I'm not sure. I know Shaun Vain successfully applied for a URA last year to present at this past URCAD in April, and his work was seriously awesome.

What kind of research do theatre students do?
From what I've seen, the most common way a URA scholar uses his or her money is to take part in a workshop series or join some classes, usually in a city well-known for its theatre training. They then bring back the knowledge gained and create original work influenced by this training. They often also offer a workshop for peers and the community to learn from them. This is usually pretty helpful to all students involved, as there are a lot of different kinds of theatre trainings out there, and it is difficult to sample them all.

How did you decide on the project you proposed? How did you find a mentor?
Originally, I had wanted to do a solo production as a capstone project for myself, because I wanted to find some meaningful way to finish off my five years at UMBC. Then my adviser, Lynn Watson, with whom I have worked on many projects extensively, suggested that I use the URA as an opportunity to expand the production and make it even better. Professor Watson agreed to be my mentor in this project because she has a lot of experience with actors putting on solo shows, and also she was the one who suggested I make it a URA in the first place. I rely on her for an immense amount of guidance, and will continue to do so as this project continues.

Was the application difficult? Did your faculty mentor help you?
I did not find the application too difficult - the hardest part was truly pinpointing exactly what I wanted to do! Professor Watson did assist me throughout the application process, proofreading it several times before I submitted it. She also counseled me on how much I would need to budget for each part of my project.

Would you suggest that other theatre students pursue funded research through URA?
I would absolutely suggest that other theatre students pursue research using a URA. The support system is phenomenal, and I always think it's incredible when artists can get funding to do the things they love, and to get even better at it. I also believe that, although both Jessie Poole and I are URA scholars this year, the theatre department is still woefully underrepresented, and I would love to see more of us take advantage of this awesome program.

What are your plans for after UMBC?
After UMBC, I will continue pursuing work as a professional actor, as well as break into the costume and scenic design field of professional theatre. One day, I hope to go to graduate school and achieve my doctorate, but for now, I just want to do what I'm good at, and what I love, as much as I can.

Read more about Jessica's research, "Designing and Performing a Solo Show" at the link below.
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The two-day event includes opportunities for participants to:
Students who are selected to participate in the Visit NC State Program must:
To be considered interested students must submit the following materials (postmarked or electronic stamp) by the deadline of Monday, November 21, 2011, 5:00 p.m.
Covered Accomodations:
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Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and current graduate students from all 14 Ph.D. programs to discuss their graduate program(s)/ research interests, admissions process as well as academic and student life. This is a great way to find out first hand what the University of Michigan has to offer you!

This event is free and open to all interested students who wish to attend. Please register online by Monday, October 3. On-site registration will also be available. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided and free parking is available. Please note, travel expenses and lodging are the responsibility of the attendee. ]]> PIBS invites students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in the biomedical sciences to attend our Open House on October 8 Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with faculty and current... http://www.med.umich.edu/pibs/prospective/events/openhouse/index.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/8496/guest@my.umbc.edu/65a75ef1accc65bd1162b39b1d1fde85/api/pixel graduate research school 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 10 0 true Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:19:09 -0400 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 20:20:45 -0400 Student needed for research at the FDA in Laurel Heavy Metals and GFP transgenic C. elegans Study Log into UMBC Works and search for position ID 9247085

General Goal: Define limits of the utility of C. elegans as a model to predict mammalian toxicologic responses

Project Specific Goals: Utilizing heavy metals as a test class of toxicant, the student will study responses in the expression of green fluorescent protein (GFP) gene reporters in transgenic C. elegans.  The student will analyze experimental data and correlate this data with published analyses of heavy metal toxicity in mammals.  The student will also attempt to define patterns in gene expression such that the presence of specific heavy metals can be identified by the C. elegans response.
 
Prerequisites: Successful completion of college level courses in basic chemistry, basic biology, cell or systems biology, and genetics.  Attention to accuracy and detail is essential, as are excellent oral and written communication skills.  Lab experience in maintaining monocultures is preferred.  Experience working with C. elegans is desired but not required.

Project Description: After learning to use lab equipment and data analysis software as well as sterile technique and dosing procedures for C. elegans liquid culture, the student will be expected to work a minimum of 12 hours a week, working in alternate weeks to acquire experimental data and then analyze it.  In the experimental week, this will entail two 3-hour blocks of time on different days to 1. isolate eggs for age matched cohorts, and 2. dose them (the spacing of the days depends on the age required at dosing); a following 6 hour block of time is needed to acquire data by microscopy imaging or COPAS.  In the following week, the student will maintain their worm strains, analyze acquired data, and prepare reports on a more flexible schedule.  At the end of each semester, the student is expected to prepare a poster and/or a paper summarizing and discussing their findings.  Work can be paused during finals and school vacation time.

Compensation: This is an unpaid project.  The student will receive training, work experience, and hopefully authorship on a published paper. Obtaining course credit is the student’s responsibility. This can be facilitated by the Shriver Center.

Required Work Habits:
Regular attendance during standard work hours
Adherence to sterile technique in designated areas
Use only of assigned/designated media and reagents
Care and clean up of utilized lab space and equipment

To apply, Log into UMBC Works and search for position ID 9247085

 

Minimum time commitment: 12 hours per week

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Luckily, I knew about the opportunities afforded to undergraduate students in research at UMBC even before I started as a freshman. The Meyerhoff program helped to really drive home the importance and the benefit of starting research at the undergraduate level.

How did you find a mentor and decide on a project? How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?
I looked to professors whose courses I had taken for possible lab positions. After taking Orgo I with Dr. Seley-Radtke in the Fall of my sophomore year,
I knew I wanted to get involved with organic chemistry research in some capacity. Fortunately, Dr. Seley-Radtke had an open position in the lab and was willing to bring me in halfway through my organic chemistry sequence. From there, the work has grown on me exponentially! Every research project will have you floating in the doldrums at some point or another; that's just the nature of science. But even when I'm met with challenges in Dr. Seley-Radtke's lab, I don't get discouraged or feel like giving up; instead, it just drives me to work even harder.

What academic background did you have before you started on this research?
Because I entered a drug design lab after only completing one course in organic chemistry, I felt like I was stepping into some pretty new territory. However, because the course I just took appealed to me so much, every time I was met in the lab with new, confusing information to digest, I treated (and continue to treat) it as a learning opportunity. Now that I have finished the introductory organic chemistry sequence, I am able to better understand some of the finer details behind my project, and as I take more courses, my confidence in my ability as a researcher ought to increase as well.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
Start looking now! Put down your remote, go to your department's website, and look through the faculty pages for a professor whose work grabs your attention. Focus not only on doing well academically, but also on making connections with professors. The opportunities afforded to me have mostly all come about as a result of networking. If someone can put a face to your name and remembers you as a strong student who is truly passionate about getting started in research, you are that much more likely to receive an offer from a professor to do undergraduate research.

What are your career goals?
As I am gaining more experience in both the classroom and the laboratory, I am starting to really narrow down and refine what I see myself doing professionally. At the present moment, I am interested in the interface between the synthesis of novel drugs to combat HIV, etc. and the efficacy of those drugs against viruses in the human body. This still leaves a huge range of potential careers spanning basic research and clinical research. With time, I hope to discover where I feel most comfortable in that continuum, but in the meantime, I am enjoying my time in Dr. Seley-Radtke's lab making sense of the raw chemistry behind the big picture.

Read more about Brian's research, “Synthesis of a Novel Set of Flexible Expanded Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors” at the link below. ]]> When and how did you find out that you could do independent research or creative work as a UMBC undergraduate? Luckily, I knew about the opportunities afforded to undergraduate students in... http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/ResearcherProfiles/BrianBrownProfile.htm https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/8454/guest@my.umbc.edu/e12f72c2f556d8a16d67c2f27d4cab5c/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/000/008/454/16d8a58d14a62420c9a1cbc088035e31/xxlarge.jpg?1315319685 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/454/16d8a58d14a62420c9a1cbc088035e31/xlarge.jpg?1315319685 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/454/16d8a58d14a62420c9a1cbc088035e31/large.jpg?1315319685 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/454/16d8a58d14a62420c9a1cbc088035e31/medium.jpg?1315319685 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/454/16d8a58d14a62420c9a1cbc088035e31/small.jpg?1315319685 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/454/16d8a58d14a62420c9a1cbc088035e31/xsmall.jpg?1315319685 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/454/16d8a58d14a62420c9a1cbc088035e31/xxsmall.jpg?1315319685 45 6 true Tue, 06 Sep 2011 10:36:38 -0400 You can get your undergraduate research news on Facebook Like the UMBC undergraduate research FB page Go to Undergraduate Research @ UMBC
]]> Go to Undergraduate Research @ UMBC http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Undergraduate-Research-UMBC/236452283365 https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/8438/guest@my.umbc.edu/2dc4dabeda88d9307bb0107d011d8fee/api/pixel research 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 0 0 true Mon, 05 Sep 2011 13:20:22 -0400 Hands-on research opportunity in IS about Computer Access Relevant programming skills include PERL and shell scripting Dr. Amy Hurst in Information Systems is looking for students to help analyze a pre-existing dataset of real-world pointing data. Data from this analysis will be used to better understand pointing problems individuals with motor impairments experience when using a computer, and build systems to accommodate their needs.
Students will test pre-existing computer vision software to analyze screenshots of real world computer interfaces. Depending on interest and skill, students may also work to help design new computer vision techniques to analyze data, or design a database to hold multiple types of information gathered about pointing data.

Project Details and Eligibility Requirements
 
Status and Compensation: Open to both undergraduate and graduates students in Information Systems or Computer Science. Undergraduate students can do this research for credit as IS400 or 469; Masters students can register for IS/HCC 700; and PhD students can register for IS/HCC 801.

Skills: Students with programming knowledge is required. Relevant programming skills include PERL, shell scripting, and image analysis (OpenCV). Computer vision, machine learning, or MySQL experience a plus.

Deliverables: Students will be required to post their progress on this project to a blog, write a 4-page paper at the end of the semester, and publish code they develop as open-source.

Time Commitment: Students interested in working on this project should be willing to commit 10 hours a week. Work time will be flexible, but the student will be expected to attend group meetings and meet with the advisor once a week.

Expected Duration: This project will take place during the Fall 2011 semester, and may continue into the Spring semester. Please apply by October 1st, 2011. ]]> Dr. Amy Hurst in Information Systems is looking for students to help analyze a pre-existing dataset of real-world pointing data. Data from this analysis will be used to better understand pointing... http://www.amyhurst.com/research-opportunities/hurst-research_opportunities-fall2011.pdf https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/8146/guest@my.umbc.edu/d9ec598a3a043f1470178996b0ff7b6f/api/pixel accessibility is research 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://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/146/ff70ea41bc4d78c076f1a002add81da6/xxlarge.jpg?1314622244 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/146/ff70ea41bc4d78c076f1a002add81da6/xlarge.jpg?1314622244 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/146/ff70ea41bc4d78c076f1a002add81da6/large.jpg?1314622244 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/146/ff70ea41bc4d78c076f1a002add81da6/medium.jpg?1314622244 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/146/ff70ea41bc4d78c076f1a002add81da6/small.jpg?1314622244 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/146/ff70ea41bc4d78c076f1a002add81da6/xsmall.jpg?1314622244 https://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/146/ff70ea41bc4d78c076f1a002add81da6/xxsmall.jpg?1314622244 15 1 true Mon, 29 Aug 2011 08:51:42 -0400 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 13:16:52 -0400 Earn three credits while you develop a research proposal Proposals can be submitted for UMBC funding Add HAPP 398 Writing the Undergraduate Research Proposal to your fall schedule and develop your own undergraduate research proposal during this course. Those who wish to will be in a position to seek funding to conduct the research in future semesters.

Course meets Wednesdays from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. in PUP 204. This course is appropriate for students in any discipline, with a focus on social sciences and humanities.
For more information: mcglynn@umbc.edu

Conducted in a seminar format, this course uses readings, literature review, discussions, and exercises to coach students through development of a complete research proposal. Writing assignments are iterative with the quality of writing expected to improve throughout the semester. The course will include review of research journals and conferences related to each student's research interests. ]]> Add HAPP 398 Writing the Undergraduate Research Proposal to your fall schedule and develop your own undergraduate research proposal during this course. Those who wish to will be in a position to... https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/8086/guest@my.umbc.edu/88450ba927162c0b9c684bf47c55d708/api/pixel research 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://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/086/881317e81cbf9521edf4df205a545eb8/xxlarge.jpg?1314378191 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/086/881317e81cbf9521edf4df205a545eb8/xlarge.jpg?1314378191 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/086/881317e81cbf9521edf4df205a545eb8/large.jpg?1314378191 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/086/881317e81cbf9521edf4df205a545eb8/medium.jpg?1314378191 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/086/881317e81cbf9521edf4df205a545eb8/small.jpg?1314378191 https://assets2-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/086/881317e81cbf9521edf4df205a545eb8/xsmall.jpg?1314378191 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/008/086/881317e81cbf9521edf4df205a545eb8/xxsmall.jpg?1314378191 18 0 true Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:07:50 -0400 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:16:19 -0400