Bio Majors - PAID summer research is waiting for you Come to BIO COM on Oct 15 to find out what to do NOW Come to Math/Psych 103 on Monday, October 15 at noon to hear about summer research (and academic year research) for Biology majors. Information will be useful to ANY student in STEM. Summer research programs often pay up to $5,000 for a 10-week experience. NOW is the time to start if you want a GREAT placement for summer 2013.

On-campus and academic year opportunities will also be explained, including how to apply for UMBC funding for your own research idea.

No one in STEM should be waiting tables or life guarding next summer. You can get important experience in your field.
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Administration Building Room 218.

Learn about this three-credit experience which includes training in qualitative field research methods followed by a week applying these techniques in Switzerland through our International Field Research Program.

This is appropriate for students of all majors. The three credits are upper-level elective credit in HAPP. Students who have taken this course/research opportunity will be there to tell you about their experiences.

A limited number of $500 travel fellowships are available to for spring 2013. Applications are due soon.

See more on YouTube!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCSgqz9hR8&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Applications are now being accepted. 

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How did you find your mentor for your research?
Students in the GES department have the ability to pick their own advisor. When I saw that there was a professor, Dr. Matt Baker, who shared both my research interests and name, I knew that’s who I was going for! A watershed science class with Dr. Baker during freshman year confirmed for me that I wanted to work with him.

How did you know that this was the project you wanted to do?
There were a few things that drew me directly to this project. First of all, I have recently become interested in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology for the purposes of mapping and analysis. Second, this project is a study of local watershed data from Maryland, DC, etc. I have lived in Baltimore all of my life and have a natural attachment to the area. Finally, I have always enjoyed hydrology and watershed analysis. Sounds crazy, right? It grew from playing in streams as a kid at summer camp and developed into a love and passion for the mechanics of water flow, the beauty of the biota, etc. The fact that I am able to combine all of these interests into one research project is reason enough to be excited!

Is this your first independent research?
This is not my first independent research project. I worked with Dr. Baker in my freshman and sophomore years on other watershed analysis projects.

Do you get course credit for this work? How much time do you put into it?
I did not get course credit for this work, but that is not what it’s about in the end! The amount of time I spend working on this depends upon where I am in the project. A lot of the work is coding in a statistics program language called ‘R.’ Some of the tasks that I need to accomplish use simple codes that I am able to figure out pretty quickly, so the work only takes me a few hours that week. Other weeks, I am packing every hour of my free time into figuring out a code that is more complicated than the aforementioned, or that I haven’t worked with before. These tend to take WAY more time than the codes from the easy weeks!

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
My advisor, Dr. Baker, suggested the program to me. Since I had worked with him in the past, he recommended that I apply for the URA and come back to work with him in hopes that we could knock out another project.

What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
I currently am an Environmental Science and Mechanical Engineering double major. Since UMBC doesn’t have a Civil Engineering program for undergraduates (or didn’t when I started here), I have been forging my own program using classes from my two majors. I started as an Environmental Science and Math double major, but quickly realized that I needed a stronger engineering background and made the change to Mechanical Engineering.

Was the application difficult to do?
Not at all! The URA application is made to be very straightforward for students and mentors. If you are thinking about applying, definitely don’t let the application trouble you!

How much did your mentor help you with the application?
Because this is a fairly new project for me, Dr. Baker worked with me to carefully craft my abstract so that it focuses exactly on what I already have, and what I hope to accomplish for this project.

What has been the hardest part about your research?
The hardest part of my research, hands down, has been learning to code in ‘R.’ Prior to working with Dr. Baker, I had never written a line of code in my life. When he introduced me to ‘R,’ I was beyond lost. I had no idea what I was doing. I started with simple things like getting a count of the number of columns in a spreadsheet, but only after I figured out how to load that spreadsheet into the program itself! With a lot of practice, experimentation, and help files, I have been able to gain a much better understanding of the language.

How does your research relate to your work in other classes?
My research relates directly to most of my Environmental Science studies and even to parts of my Mechanical Engineering studies. I have been taking a lot of hydrology and GIS classes in the GES department, both of which are directly connected to my research. In the Mechanical Engineering department, I have taken statics and dynamics and am getting into fluid mechanics, all of which help me to better understand the flow quantity aspect of my research.

What else are you involved in on campus?
Prior to this year, I was a member of SEB, Pi Kappa Phi, club soccer and volleyball, and a few other things. I am still a part of both club soccer and Pi Kappa Phi, and will also be a TF for statics starting this fall.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research? 
By all means, if you have an interest in it, GO FOR IT! The faculty at UMBC is committed to helping students get involved in projects that are both relevant to their interests and groundbreaking in their respective field. We have an amazing opportunity at UMBC and it would be foolish not to act on it if it is something in which you hold a genuine interest.

What are your career goals?

I would like to continue my work with hydrology and/or GIS. I am not sure if I will work for the government, work in the private sector, teach younger students, or where I will end up. The dream for me would be to work in Colorado or some other cool place for a few years as a hydrologist and watershed analyst and then to switch over to teaching high school Environmental Science and/or Engineering.

Read more about Matthew's research by visiting the link below...

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A limited number of $500 travel fellowships are available to for the International Field Research (IFR) Program in spring 2013. Apply now to take HAPP 403, learn qualitative field research methods, and travel to Switzerland in June to complete your research.

Join UMBC staff and former IFR participants for pizza and information on October 4, 4-5pm in Administration Building, room 218.

Check us out on YouTube!  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfCSgqz9hR8&feature=youtube_gdata_player


Applications are now being accepted.  

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Push the frontiers. Explore life sciences. Your way.

At UGA, you choose. The Integrated Life Sciences (ILS)  Program allows first-year graduate students to explore the research areas of nearly 140 faculty in 10 different departments across 4 colleges, then choose a major professor and a departmental home within the first year.

Interested in molecular, cellular or developmental biology? Interested in evolution and ecology? Interested in a combination of these areas?

Spend time working with faculty on animal, plant and microbial systems with someone doing bioinformatic or theoretical work -- without having to immediately choose which department the research program is housed in.

Interested in a novel interdisciplinary approach to a research problem?

Work with faculty from multiple departments who will help you create a unique research project. The flexibility of this graduate program allows you multiple ways to follow your interests and creativity.

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Come meet Mr. David Lacks, son of Henrietta Lacks, and Dr. Ruth Faden, Executive Director of The Johns Hopkins Berman Institute of Bioethics on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 7PM in the UC Ballroom.  A book signing and reception to follow.

Sponsored by the Offices of Institutional Advancement and Undergraduate Education, Division of Student Affairs and Welcome Week Committee.
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I took Organic Chemistry I, taught by Dr. Ptaszek, in the fall of my sophomore year. I thoroughly enjoyed the class and knew I wished to pursue a deeper understanding of the material than my biology major required. I knew that Dr. Ptaszek was involved in research, as his undergraduate assistants would periodically ask questions pertaining to their experiments while I was visiting during office hours. I wanted to be a part of his team, but did not feel qualified until after taking Orgo II. Near the end of my sophomore year and my completion of Chem352, I sent Dr. Ptaszek an email inquiring if he had any availability in his lab. Dr. Ptaszek and I met and discussed the area of research I would be pursuing: chlorin and porphyrin synthesis. That summer, Dr. Ptaszek added me to his team of undergraduate assistants.

Do you get course credit for this work? How much time do you put into it?
Yes, I receive academic credit. During the semester, in addition to my full course load and part time job, I generally dedicate 12-18 hours per week. The amount of time spent per day is depends on the experiment, or which part of the experiment I am executing, i.e., syntheses, purification, or characterization.

How did you hear about the Undergraduate Research Award (URA) program?
Dr. Ptaszek informed me of the URA program towards the end of my second semester of working for him. He sent me the information at the end of winter break and I began to work on the proposal at the start of following semester.

What academic background did you have before you applied for the URA?
I had just completed my first semester as a junior pursuing my B.S. in Biological Sciences.

Was the application difficult to do?
While the application was not difficult, it did require a significant amount of time, the reading of numerous research papers, many rough drafts, and considerable effort to maintain the two page constraint. Though ample time was provided to finish the proposal, I continued to make changes until the moment I submitted it.

How much did your mentor help you with the application?
After I wrote the first draft of my proposal, my mentor and I met twice to review and edit it prior to submission.

What has been the hardest part about your research?
Unexpected results! After weeks of synthesizing a compound, sometimes the final step will produce unexpected results such as insolubility, degradation of fluorescent properties, or a mix of products will supersede. Such outcomes provide opportunity to brainstorm about solutions, however it usually requires the synthesis of more starting material which could mean weeks before the proposed solution can be attempted at the final steps and a few more weeks before we find a successful solution.

What is your advice to other students about getting involved in research?
DO IT! Research is a fantastic way to develop your knowledge and understanding your field of interest. Additionally, it provides fundamental skills for your classes as well as your future endeavors. Do not be afraid to ask your professors if they have a position open in their lab. Also, do not be worried about knowing everything before you start, most of the techniques will be different than those in your basic lab classes and you will not be expected to know all of them. Ask lots of questions, it’s the only way to learn!

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You may want to check out The Office of Undergraduate Education's "My Majors" page which will keep you up-to-date on new opportunities and give you a glimpse at interesting research your fellow majors are doing! ]]> Are you a Health Administration and Policy major interested in doing research? You may want to check out The Office of Undergraduate Education's "My Majors" page which will keep you up-to-date on... http://umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/URCAD/ResearcherHAPPResearchOUE.html https://beta.my.umbc.edu/api/v0/pixel/news/16976/guest@my.umbc.edu/b01fe5a56cdd742591c8aab4ccde51a6/api/pixel happ oue 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://assets4-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/016/976/e982e209dbe04a35a3a0cdd444cd2a49/xxlarge.jpg?1348229879 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/016/976/e982e209dbe04a35a3a0cdd444cd2a49/xlarge.jpg?1348229879 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/016/976/e982e209dbe04a35a3a0cdd444cd2a49/large.jpg?1348229879 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/016/976/e982e209dbe04a35a3a0cdd444cd2a49/medium.jpg?1348229879 https://assets3-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/016/976/e982e209dbe04a35a3a0cdd444cd2a49/small.jpg?1348229879 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/016/976/e982e209dbe04a35a3a0cdd444cd2a49/xsmall.jpg?1348229879 https://assets1-beta.my.umbc.edu/system/shared/thumbnails/news/000/016/976/e982e209dbe04a35a3a0cdd444cd2a49/xxsmall.jpg?1348229879 21 1 true Fri, 21 Sep 2012 08:18:24 -0400 Fri, 21 Sep 2012 14:15:41 -0400 Getting Started in Research Workshop, October 12 FOCUS ON THE HUMANITIES Interested in getting started in research but unsure of how to begin?  Humanities students are encouraged to attend our workshop on October 12, 2012 in Admin 101 from 12-12:50.  For more information, please visit our website.
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