Lunch and Learn for Faculty Part 1: Library Video Services and the Library Innovation Lab, 

March 27, 12-1pm. This event will cover:

•  The Library's digital and DVD video collections 
• The Library Digital Media Lab which provide equipment and  facilities for DYI digital media production.
• The Library Innovation Lab which provides equipment and software for fabrication including 3D printers and scanners, laser cutters, and more.

• Effectively find grants with integrated AI tools for smarter, faster results to support your next projects.
• Set up grant alerts so you never miss out on opportunities, and easily save and share your grant lists.
• Benefit from an advanced profile and receive personalized, smarter grant recommendations tailored to your research interests.
• Discover potential collaborators for your project or a funding opportunity you're exploring through AI matching technology.
• And much more!

• Support Material: GrantForward AI Features Quick Guide

Message from Bryan Casey, Assistant Vice President & Controller:

Dean Campus Community

As a result of the government shutdown, the FAA has determined that it will begin reducing air traffic at select airports. Airlines will phase in the cuts at the direction of the FAA, eliminating 4% of flights at 40 airports as of November 7, 2025 and working up to 10%, BWI is one of those airports. 

Many community members have reached out to Business Services to ask, if they make other travel arrangements, due to the disruption in air service, will this be reimbursed even though this may not be the least expensive mode of transportation?

The circumstances causing our community members to choose alternate, and in many cases more expensive, modes of transportation are beyond our control.  As you are making your alternate plans, be assured that as long as your Division leadership approves the changes and the increase in expense, we will support you in getting them reimbursed.

The leadership team will continue to monitor travel expenses during this period of uncertainty and disruption.  If the increased cost of travel becomes unsustainable, additional guidance and/or restrictions may be necessary.

We would advise you to consider:

• Is the travel necessary, although not preferred, can the business purpose be accomplished from campus?

• Can the business purpose be postponed? 

• Has the business meeting or event schedule changed due to the travel disruptions?

• Does the cost/benefit of the travel still make sense?

Here are some FAQ's to guide you as you consider alternate travel arrangements:

• Do I need to get a new pre approval if I change my mode of transportation?

• Can I upgrade my seating if it's the only option available to me in order to facilitate my travel?

• What if I'm away from campus trying to get home and I can't reasonably contact my approver?

First year graduate students: Getting ready to submit your NSF GRFP application due November 10th - 14th? The Graduate School & GSPD are offering a GRFP & FELLOWSHIP BOOTCAMP!

This in-person workshop, facilitated by Dr. Michael Westrate, will guide you through tools and tactics to refine your NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) application before submission. You'll also learn strategies that apply broadly to other fellowship applications. Winners of this fellowship get more than $159,000 total (3 years of funding) towards their graduate education. Competition is steep, but UMBC has a proud history of several undergraduate and graduate students winning this prestigious fellowship, and we are committed to helping more students achieve this success!

This hands-on session is designed to help both senior undergraduates and first year graduate students prepare strong, competitive applications.

 Sunday, October 26, 2025
 9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
 Administration Building, Lecture Hall 101

Pizza lunch will be provided. 

Come ready to polish your statements, get feedback, and strengthen your materials before the GRFP November deadlines!

Please click "going" in the original post if you plan to attend so we can ensure there is sufficient food and send you reminders and resources to succeed.