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    I’m working on two big projects right now. I’m working with Dr. Michelle Stefano of the American Studies Department and Maryland Traditions on the documentary she and another professor are making for their class. I’ve been doing fieldwork with her in Dundalk, mostly observations and interviews. The other project is my own and has inspired my URCAD presentation. I’m focusing that research on the effect of the museum environment on interpretation. I’ve been doing a lot of observations at the Walters Art Museum before, during, and after the tours I give there and compiling papers from various disciplines including material culture, ancient studies, and museum design. It’s been a very private experience, mostly to fill my own curiosity until now.<br><br>
    
    <strong>How did you find the research opportunity?</strong><br>
    I began the research last semester in order to write a term paper for ANCS: 350 Myth and Archaeology. I wanted to find a way to bring my interest in museum interpretation into the paper which was meant to be an exploration of a particular ancient object on display. From there, it just kind of exploded. I had a lot of support from my professors, Dr. Tim Phin and Dr. Michelle Stefano, who helped me figure out exactly where to go with my research and what sources would be best.<br><br>
    
    <strong>Who did you work with on this project?</strong><br>
    I worked on this research on my own, for the most part, though I did have the support and assistance of many professors in the Ancient Studies Department and Dr. Stefano.<br><br>
    
    <strong>Was this your first independent research project?</strong><br>
    I would not say it was my first but definitely my first large scale project.<br><br>
    
    <strong>Do you get course credit for this work? Paid? How much time do you put into it?</strong><br>
    I received credit for this project as it was originally a term paper. I was not paid (unfortunately) but I did put a lot of time into it. We were working on these individual projects over the course of the entire semester. I did observations every Friday during my tours and read a ton of articles.<br><br>
    
    <strong>What academic background did you have before you started?</strong><br>
    I declared my dual major in Anthropology and Ancient Studies before I even took my first university class. I’ve had a near spotless record during my college career though I have not always put myself out there to do individual research. I’ve had a job since I was 14 so most of my academic work was restricted to the classroom.<br><br>
    
    <strong>How did you learn what you needed to know to be successful in this project?</strong><br>
    I did A LOT of reading. Most of my information came from academic papers and books and information from the museum itself. I also found a lot of inspiration in the classes I was taking that semester with the aforementioned professors. Dr. Stefano, especially, taught me a new way of thinking about the museum and museum interpretation in AMST 420: History and Theory of the Museum.<br><br>
    
    <strong>What was the hardest part about your research?</strong><br>
    Finding a good breadth of sources was a bit difficult at times. I was tapping into a few different disciplines in order to construct and defend my thesis and it was hard sometimes to ensure that I had a good balance of sources. It was also a lot to process at once. I had a bunch of notes in a few different places - it was really hard to get organized before I knew exactly what I wanted to say.<br><br>
    
    <strong>What was the most unexpected thing?</strong><br>
    This paper/research has stuck with me a lot more than most of the terms paper and projects I’ve done over the years. I just feel like it’s not quite done, in a way. There’s so much more to say and consider. In fact, I’ve decided to continue this research for my master’s thesis. It’s kind of strange how this one paper for this one class turned into a project which will play heavily into the next several years of my life.<br><br>
    
    <strong>Is this the first time you have applied to present at URCAD? How did you find out about applying to present your work? Are you excited?</strong><br>
    It is my first time applying to URCAD. I’ve known about URCAD for years but I’ve never felt that any of my work was good enough to present. I probably wouldn’t have applied at all in Dr. Phin hadn’t suggested it. Now that I’ve been accepted, I am very excited to share my work. I think it will be a great experience for me personally and a wonderful way to share my passion with others.<br><br>
    
    <strong>How does this research experience relate to your work in other classes?</strong><br>
    I consider this research to be the joint result of my time in ANCS 350 and AMST 420. My classes and experiences came together for me last semester in a really inspiring way which is a lot of the reason why I’ve been so interested and dedicated to this project.<br><br>
    
    <strong>What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?</strong><br>
    Find someone or something that truly and deeply inspires you. Maybe you’ll find that in an internship or a class or even in a particular professor. It’s important that you love what you’re researching so that when it gets stressful and difficult and you feel like nothing is getting done, you’ll want to keep going anyway. And remember to have confidence in yourself and your work.<br><br>
    
    <strong>What are your career goals?</strong><br>
    I intend to pursue a career in cultural sustainability be it in the museum, a non-profit, or elsewhere. I want to find a position which would allow me to mediate between cultural institutions and the people to which they cater. There are a lot of voices and stories that are lost in the construction of heritage and history which I think needs to be addressed. I would love to do that as a career.<br><br>
    
    <strong>What are you doing next for research?</strong><br>
    I intend to continue my work with Maryland Traditions which may encompass a variety of projects. As I mentioned before, I also intend to bring this research into my graduate career and hopefully build on it over the next few years. It will absolutely play into my masters thesis.<br><br>
    
    <strong>What else are you involved in on campus?</strong><br>
    I am a Humanities Scholar and a member of the Honors College. I was inducted in Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society this past fall.</div>
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    Our group began looking for a research mentor by investigating the researcher profiles on the Computer Science research webpage. Because UMBC is a research school, we knew that it wouldn’t be long before we found someone like Professor Marc Olano with a background that would fit our needs. Coincidentally, our other soon-to-be mentor Professor Carol Hess, had contacted Dr. Olano at the same time asking him if they could put together a project with dancers and an Xbox Kinect. In no time we had a project with a strong technical mentor and a dance professor mentor and a unique real-world application.<br><br>
    <strong>How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?</strong><br>
    We knew that we wanted to integrate an Xbox Kinect with intelligent stage. This was the project for us because it combines development with art. After learning that we would have our own workspace we were ready to go.<br><br>
    <strong>Is this your first independent research/scholarship/artistic project? Do you get course credit for this work?</strong><br>
    Yes, this is the first time that any of us have conducted independent research. No, we do not get academic credit for this work.<br><br>
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    In the summer we are working one or two nights a week for three or more hours as well as the occasional research independently throughout the week. Come the fall semester we will be working more nights each week.<br><br>
    <strong>How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?</strong><br>
    Before we began the project we had heard that there was a funding program for the projects, but it wasn’t until Professor Hess encouraged us to apply that we knew the details of becoming URA Scholars.<br><br>
    <strong>What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?</strong><br>
    Cumulatively, our group has more than five years of programming experience with several languages including Java, Python, C, C++ and several others.<br><br>
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    The application was simple but the number of documents that needed to be completed and in what order was a little confusing. The most unexpected thing was how nice and formal the award ceremony was. I am sure that being able to present in URCAD will be even more amazing.<br><br></div>
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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.<br><br>
    <strong>What academic background did you have before you started?</strong>
    <br>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.<br><br>
    <strong>How does your research/creative work relate to your work in other classes?</strong>
    <br>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.<br><br>
    <strong>What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?</strong>
    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.<br><br>
    <strong>How did you find a mentor and decide on a project?<br></strong>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.<br><br>
    <strong>What are your career goals?</strong>
    <br>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.<br><br>
    <strong>What else are you involved in at UMBC?</strong>
    <br>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.<br><br></div>
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    <strong>How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?</strong><br>
    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.<br><br>
    <strong>Do you get course credit for this work? How much time do you put into it?</strong><br>
    I don’t get credit right now. Maybe in the future, though! I work 10 to 20 hours a week in the lab.<br><br>
    <strong>How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?</strong><br>
    The mentor I am working with has had URA scholars work with her before, so she encouraged me to apply.<br><br>
    <strong>Was the application difficult to do?</strong><br>
    Not at all. Some aspects of the application were time consuming, but it wasn’t difficult. It was definitely worth my time!<br><br>
    <strong>How much did your mentor help you with the application?</strong><br>
    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.<br><br>
    <strong>What has been the hardest part about your research?</strong><br>
    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.<br><br>
    <strong>What was the most unexpected thing?</strong><br>
    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.<br><br>
    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!<br><br>
    <strong>How does your research relate to your work in other classes?</strong><br>
    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!<br><br>
    <strong>What else are you involved in on campus?</strong><br>
    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.<br><br>
    <strong>What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?</strong><br>
    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.
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    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.<br><br>
    <strong>What are your career goals?</strong><br>
    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.<br><br>
    <strong>Did you transfer to UMBC from another institution? Where?</strong><br>
    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.</div>
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    Our group began looking for a research mentor by investigating the researcher profiles on the Computer Science research webpage. Because UMBC is a research school, we knew that it wouldn’t be long before we found someone like Professor Marc Olano with a background that would fit our needs. Coincidentally, our other soon-to-be mentor Professor Carol Hess, had contacted Dr. Olano at the same time asking him if they could put together a project with dancers and an Xbox Kinect. In no time we had a project with a strong technical mentor and a dance professor mentor and a unique real-world application.
    <br><strong>How did you know this was the project you wanted to do?</strong>
    <br>We knew that we wanted to integrate an Xbox Kinect with intelligent stage. This was the project for us because it combines development with art. After learning that we would have our own workspace we were ready to go.
    <br><strong>Is this your first independent research/scholarship/artistic project? Do you get course credit for this work?</strong>
    <br>Yes, this is the first time that any of us have conducted independent research. No, we do not get academic credit for this work.
    <br><strong>How much time do you put into the research?</strong>
    <br>In the summer we are working one or two nights a week for three or more hours as well as the occasional research independently throughout the week. Come the fall semester we will be working more nights each week.
    <br><strong>How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?</strong>
    <br>Before we began the project we had heard that there was a funding program for the projects, but it wasn’t until Professor Hess encouraged us to apply that we knew the details of becoming URA Scholars.
    <br><strong>What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?</strong>
    <br>Cumulatively, our group has more than five years of programming experience with several languages including Java, Python, C, C++ and several others.
    <br><strong>Was the URA application difficult to do? What was the most unexpected thing?</strong>
    <br>The application was simple but the number of documents that needed to be completed and in what order was a little confusing. The most unexpected thing was how nice and formal the award ceremony was. I am sure that being able to present in URCAD will be even more amazing.</div>
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    <p><span>For priority consideration, apply before <u>April 1</u>.</span></p>
    
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    <p><span>Please submit the following:</span></p>
    
    <p><span>            --a cover letter of interest, addressing your skills and experience relevant to the internship;</span></p>
    
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