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Fridays at the Point
Join field archaeologist Esther Read for an afternoon in the archaeology lab at the Maritime Visitors Center in Fells Point from 1 to 5pm every Friday. No experience is necessary; we will work with you as you learn about what archaeologists do in the lab and how we interpret archaeological finds. Along the way we hope to meet some new friends and share our passion for the past with you. For more information, contact Esther Read.

Read about Senior Betty Irungu and her research on ethnic identity in Kenya. Her study included analyzing the effect of the reforms in Kenya governance on citizenship in that country. Most unexpected part of doing research as an undergraduate, "my excitement in finding other scholars who share my interests!"

Paid research in HAPP starting immediately. Apply by e-mail this weekend. Sophomore with 3.5 GPA and HAPP major preferred. Other majors and years OK if interested in health care research. Must have own transportation.

Seeking Biology or GES student to work full time on outdoor summer research on the Eastern Shore for credit or pay. Looking for two students with basic computer skills. Prior GIS/GPS experience a plus as well as any outdoor field experience. For details contact Dr. Bernard Lohr. blohr@umbc.edu. For other summer research opportunities, go to http://www.umbc.edu/undergrad_ed/research/opportunities/summer.html

Interested in an Undergraduate Research Award of up to $1,500 to support your independent research, scholarship, or creative work next year? Learn how to write a competitive two-page proposal. Monday, February 15, 12:00 - 12:50 p.m. in Sondheim 105.

The exhibit, "New Perspectives on Old Views", is now on display in the
Albin O. Kuhn Library Rotunda. Ancient Studies majors, Katie Bentz, Sarah
Carney, Catherine Pasqualoni, and Christina Ross, curated this exhibit,
selecting 19th-century photographs in the holdings of Special Collections
and more recent photographs taken by Ancient Studies students and faculty.
The subject of the photographs are classical temples of Athens.

Undergraduates planning independent research or creative work for the summer or next academic year can apply for up to $1,500 to support their work. Start now to have a competitive application ready by the March 3 deadline.