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As there are still issues with Webex, this defense will be held on Zoom instead. Here is the new link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/5059659418

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Hello ME Community,

You are invited to join (online) the PhD Dissertation Defense of Julianna Posey, on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, beginning at 9:00am ET.

https://umbc.webex.com/meet/jposey1

Advisor: Marc Zupan

Title: Characterization of Conventionally and Additively Manufactured 17-4 PH Stainless Steel Hybrid Welded Joints

Abstract:
Metal additive manufacturing (AM) is a revolutionary technology that enables the on-demand production of in tri cate components directly from digital models. In laser beam metal powder bed fusion (PBF /LB-M), AM parts are built by melting metal powder in a layer-by-layer process, offering a fast, efficient manufacturing route. This method supports industries seeking economic and sustainable solutions by enabling a low buy-to-fly ratio. The strategic benefits of AM have created a significant demand for research into the microstructure-property-performance relationships of various materials and applications. The 17% Chromium - 4% Nickel precipitation hardening (17-4 PH) alloy is a martensitic stainless steel selected for study due to its superb strength, ductility, and corrosion resistance. Current studies indicate that a two-step precipitation hardening heat treatment of 17-4 PH material produced via AM can achieve tensile properties comparable to, or exceeding, those of fully strengthened conventionally manufactured 17-4 PH material. Although the material and mechanical properties of AM 17-4 PH steel have been extensively studied as standalone components, the impact of high temperature joining operations, such as gas tungsten are welding (GTAW), on this AM alloy have not been addressed in present literature. While post-welding heat treatments are typically favorable for the 17-4 PH alloy, anticipated applications for AM components may limit or prevent heat treatment after installation.
In this work, AM 17-4 PH steel is subjected to thermal processes (solutionizing and aging to three different conditions) to evaluate its material and mechanical properties compared to those of conventionally manufactured 17-4 PH steel. With an appropriate understanding of how heat treatments affect the AM alloy, the material is subsequently welded in both conventional-to-conventional and hybrid AM-to-conventional configurations. This research characterizes the weldability of the fully hardened material and compares its material and mechanical behavior in these configurations.
Transversa tensile and fatigue testing, along with essential microstructural analysis, demonstrates that additive material can be successfully welded to conventional material of matching strength conditions in both autogenous and homogeneous configurations. However, the faster diffusion rate of the additive base material appears to weaken the heat affected zone, resulting in reduced ductility and strength in hybrid
AM-to-conventional welds compared to fully conventionally manufactured welds. The primary contribution of this research is the connection established between the microstructural evolution of the AM 17-4 PH alloy and the properties of its transversa welds. This underscores the importance of characterizing the
microstructure-property-performance relationships in additively manufactured alloys for diverse applications.

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Ryan Calheira | Emotional Distress and Cognitive Performance: The Impact of Depression and Stress on Accuracy and Workload
Sarah Conklin
Morning Poster Session I | 10 – 11 a.m. | Poster #21
Judy McLaughlin | Frequency of Mindfulness and Contemplative Practices Covary With Unique Mind-Body Fitness Biotypes
Sarah Conklin
Afternoon Session I | 1 – 2 p.m. | Poster #55
William Sakowicz | Identification and Characterization of Nucleocapsid Binding Sites Within the MAL HIV-1 RNA Packaging Signal
Michael Summers
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #24

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Curious about life at a Big Four firm?

Join the Accounting Club for an exciting Ernst & Young Speaker Event TODAY from 3:00-4:00 PM in Commons 329! Hear from professionals at EY about career paths, insider experiences, and tips for breaking into the field - all while enjoying free pizza and drinks!

Don't miss out on this chance to network and learn.

We hope to see you there!

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Help amplify a project by Sai Manvitha Nadella, a fellow student who’s building something exciting—AI‑Edumate, an innovative, AI-powered platform that automates the creation of educational content. From generating course outlines and lesson materials to interactive quizzes and flashcards, this tool aims to make learning more seamless and effective.

As she fine-tunes the platform, Sai is looking for input from students like you!

Take a few minutes to complete her market research survey and share your thoughts, challenges, and ideas. Your feedback will directly shape how AI‑Edumate supports students in their academic journeys.

AI-Edumate Survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScu5VFalwMhP5GKTWZcHjXXm-9tdlNXYNPunbCUocYudpG3JQ/viewform

QR Code flyer attached below!

Thank you for supporting innovation and collaboration in our community. Let’s help make learning smarter together!

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Upcoming Program/Scholarship Deadlines:

Dr. Souders is available to review all scholarship applications before submission. Contact him by emailing souders@umbc.edu

April 30th: DAAD’s Young Ambassadors Application Due!

Young Ambassadors are undergraduate students who recently studied abroad in Germany (including this coming summer) and promote study in Germany at their home colleges/universities with help from DAAD. Only one student may be nominated per university.

Fulbright Base Camps - Coming Soon!

You have come to an information session and plan to apply for this year’s competition. Now what? Come to the first of our Fulbright Base Camp series, where we learn how to navigate the Fulbright U.S. Student Program’s website and choose the program and country that best suits your skills and interests. Dr. Souders will hold several of these workshops in late April before things get too busy with end-of-semester activities.

Winter/Spring Break Faculty-Led Programs: Applications Open!

Applications for the Winter/Spring Break faculty-led programs are open! Check them out on the Education Abroad website. The deadline to apply is September 22, 2025.

Other Upcoming Events/Opportunities:

Applications for the 2026-27 competition cycle for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program opened on Monday, March 31, 2025. This award supports U.S. citizens interested in conducting research, earning a master’s degree, or teaching English in up to 140 countries throughout the world. UMBC’s Fulbright Program Advisor, Dr. Brian Souders is holding multiple information sessions to help UMBC students learn more about this exchange opportunity. Register at the links below.

Wednesday, April 16, 6:00 pm - Virtual Registration required at this link.
Thursday, April 17, 5:00 pm - Virtual Registration required at this link.
Monday, April 21, 12:00 pm - Virtual Registration required at this link.

Students Abroad!

While many UMBC students have been making the trek down to D.C. to see the Cherry Blossom Festival, our Abroad Ambassador Madison went to the festival in Japan! You can read all about it in her Abroad Blog, where you can check in with many of our students studying abroad this semester!

Wild Card

Advising for Spring 2026 and Winter 2026 programs is happening now! Be sure to attend a Study Abroad 101 session before scheduling an appointment at educationabroad@umbc.edu.

ISEP Exchange Spring 2026: Are you considering studying abroad in our upcoming Spring 2026 term through the ISEP Exchange Program? UMBC’s Study Abroad Application for ISEP Exchange is due Friday, August 15, so our team can have adequate time to process your application. On an ISEP Exchange program, you pay UMBC tuition & fees, accommodations, and meals to go abroad for the semester! Visit our website for more details on how to apply! ]]>

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Art Exhibit, all day

Location: Fine Arts Building, First Floor Hallway,

HUMANIZE: STUDENT-LED GALLERY EXHIBITION EXPLORING THE THEME OF IDENTITY
Thalia Añora – Visual Arts & INDS
Mentor: Prof. Corrie Parks

Interactive Video Game

Location: UC Ballroom, All day

KING SCRIBBLE

Evan McRae, Steven Nguyen, Ginger Sealy, Brian Lawser, Justin Gaylord, Jay Cina, Anthony Bonilla Duron, and Rowan Barr
Mentor: Marc Olano

Oral Presentation: 1:40 p.m. in UC 310

Ada Glaser | Goals And Motivations of Baltimore Early Intervention Providers

Mentors: Jayshree Jani and and Dr. Mata-McMahon

Oral Presentation: 2:20 p.m. in UC 310

Joy Ware | Cultural Dimensions Represented in Panama

Mentor: Sidas Saulynas

Poster Presentation

Aeon Kaplowitz | Exploring Linker Functionalization in Zirconium-Based Metal-Organic Frameworks for Curcumin Encapsulation and Release

Mentor: Lisa Kelly

Poster Presentation

Hira Khan | Comparing Caregiver Strain in Children With Anxiety or ADHD Using An Internalizing/Externalizing Framework

Mentor: Marco Grados

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Mahmoud Abdel-Halim | The Relationship Between Inflammatory Markers and Mood States in Individuals With Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Daniel Roche
Morning Poster Session I | 10 – 11 a.m. | Poster #1

Sean Agbor-Enoh | Using Barnes Maze Paradigm to Examine Spatial Learning With Food and Social Rewards
Tara LeGates
Morning Poster Session I | 10 – 11 a.m. | Poster #2

Rafe Beckert | Testing the Heterogeneity of Prostate Inflammation Using GFP as an Ex-Vivo Marker on a Chronic Inflammatory Mouse Model
Charles Bieberich
Morning Poster Session I | 10 – 11 a.m. | Poster #13
Darryn Greene | Biophysical Characterization of Metallated and Inhibitor-Bound Escherichia Coli NDM-1
Aaron Smith
Afternoon Session I | 1 – 2 p.m. | Poster #33
Lesley Hernandez | Optimization of In-Vitro Capping in the Moloney Murine Leukemia Virus
Michael F. Summers
Afternoon Session I | 1 – 2 p.m. | Poster #40
Maeva Kaunan | Empowering Hispanic/Latinx Students in STEM: The Role of Resources, Community, and Belonging
Shuyan Sun
UC 310 | 2:40 p.m. | Oral
Emmanuel Mekasha | Exploring Mutational Resilience of Transcription Factor Binding Site Specificity Mechanisms
Ivan Erill
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #59
Cahree Myrick | Robust Principal Component Analysis for Dimensionality Reduction in Control and Coordination of the Human Hand
Rajasekhar Anguluri
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #2
Asantewaa Nyanteh | Microheater Arrays to Modulate Stiffness for Dynamically Turnable Friction
Kevin Turner
Afternoon Session II | 2: 30 – 3:30 p.m. | Poster #10
Saheedat Odetayo | Evaluating Anxiety and Depression-Like Behaviors in Mice After Subchronic E-Cigarette Aerosol Exposure
Weihong Lin
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #9
Ini Olaniyan | Investigating Sex Differences in Platelet Traction Forces
Molly Mollica
Afternoon Session II | 2: 30 – 3:30 p.m. | Poster #11
Brandon Onochie | SMYD3 Inhibition Used to Identify and Block Main Metastatic Pathways Within Prostate Cancer
Erin Green
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #12
Arianna Richardson | Virtual Reality’s Role in Understanding Factors Affecting Education
Anita Komlodi
Afternoon Session II | 2: 30 – 3:30 p.m. | Poster #19
Anderson Rivas | Understanding Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity Using Mass Spectrometry-Based Proteomics
Herana Kamal Seneviratne
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #20
Kieran Soliday | Optimized INeuron Reprogramming From Dermal Fibroblasts for Investigating Pathogenic Variants in Rare CNS Diseases
May Christine Malicdan
UC 310 | 9:40 a.m. | Oral
Ayeoriste Tuedon | Evaluating Cell Viability in a 3D Liver Model Constructed With Thiol-Modified Hydrogels
Chengpeng Chen
UC 240 | 9:40 a.m. | Oral
Ayeoriste Tuedon | Annotation Of Bacteriophages Hazuandzazu and Tubberson: A Study Abroad Experience
Steven Caruso
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #39
Christian Verastegui | Void Spot Assays as a Noninvasive Method For Detecting Prostate Inflammation in a Mouse Model of CP/CPPS
Charles J. Bieberich
Morning Poster Session II | 11 – Noon | Poster #42
Nathan Zekarias | Predicting Social Determinants of Health Using Machine Learning on Environmental Data
Marzyeh Ghassem
Afternoon Session II | 2: 30 – 3:30 p.m. | Poster #52

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Hello! Here is the final list of approved endorsements for the SGA 2025 Elections that were received through the 12pm deadline on Thursday, April 10th. No new endorsements will be given out as online voting is scheduled to begin today at 5pm. Thanks!

Presidential Candidates

Jaden Farris

Endorsed by Donna Cazeau
Endorsed by Aya Saeid

Eli Gendleman

Endorsed by Lambda Chi Alpha-Phi Delta Zeta
Endorsed by Francheska Burrola
Endorsed by Tau Kappa Epsilon
Endorsed by Arisbeth Valencia
Endorsed by Katie King
Endorsed by Riley Donahue
Endorsed by Sethu Gokulakrishnan
Endorsed by Vic Kovtun
Endorsed by Jaliena Sanchez

Executive Vice Presidential Candidates

Shriya Menon

Endorsed by UMBC Investing and Trading Club Board
Endorsed by Georgeblair Ndasi
Endorsed by Pakistani Student Association (PakSA) Board
Endorsed by UMBC Pickleball Club Board
Endorsed by Women in Cybersecurity (WiCys) Board
Endorsed by UMBC Women's XC Board
Endorsed by Nepali Student Association
Endorsed by Anna Lam
Endorsed by UMBC ADAA Board
Endorsed by Economics Council

Praise Korie

Endorsed by African Student Association

Presidential Tickets (President and Exec Vice President)

Jaden Farris and Praise Korie

Endorsed by Musa Jafri
Endorsed by Charlotte Broderick
Endorsed by Hira Khan
Endorsed by Disability Advocate Union Board
Endorsed by Precious Nwanna

Eli Gendleman and Shriya Menon

Endorsed by Phi Sigma Sigma
Endorsed by Rachel Priya Pallipamula Niranjeen
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Shawn Bearam
Endorsed by Entrepreneurs @ UMBC Board
Endorsed by Vietnamese Student Association

Candidates for Treasurer

Biannka Dang

Endorsed by Meghan Thomas
Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Nicolas Bartolomeo
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Shriya Menon
Endorsed by Rachel Priya Pallipamula Niranjeen
Endorsed by Donna Cazeau
Endorsed by Entrepreneurs @ UMBC

Candidates for Vice President for Student Organizations

Nicolas Bartolomeo

Endorsed by Meghan Thomas
Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Biannka Dang
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Rachel Priya Pallipamula Niranjeen
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman
Endorsed by Donna Cazeau

Candidates for Finance Board

Sophia Nasir

Endorsed by Sadia Alvi
Endorsed by Sameera Chaudhry
Endorsed by Sedat Sefik
Endorsed by Zahra Nasir

Sameera Chaudry

Endorsed by Sadia Alvi
Endorsed by Karina Crespo

Zahra Nasir

Endorsed by Sadia Alvi

Mari Crawley

Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Karina Crespo

Shrinidhi Gokulakrishnan

Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Hira Khan
Endorsed by Jiyon Lee
Endorsed by Sethu Gokulakrishnan
Endorsed by Sedat Sefik
Endorsed by Meghan Thomas

Aidan Hunter

Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Biannka Dang

Malyka Iqbal

Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Biannka Dang

Rachel Priya Pallipamula Niranjeen

Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Donna Cazeau
Endorsed by Shriya Menon
Endorsed by Noreen Baroya
Endorsed by Biannka Dang
Endorsed by Meghan Thomas

Sedat Sefik

Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Donna Cazeau
Endorsed by Aasrija Sadhineni
Endorsed by Arisbeth Valencia
Endorsed by Shrinidhi Gokulakrishnan
Endorsed by Ishola Odegbile
Endorsed by Nathaniel Masterman
Endorsed by Diana Renderos
Endorsed by Davida Wiredu
Endorsed by Vic Kovtun

Aasrija Sadhineni

Endorsed by Sedat Sefik
Endorsed by South Asian Student Association Board
Endorsed by Shriya Menon
Endorsed by Hindu Student Association

Candidates for Senate

Jiyon Lee

Endorsed by Jaspreet Gill
Endorsed by Branwen She
Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Shrinidhi Gokulakrishnan
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman

Francheska Burrola

Endorsed by UMBC Cleftomaniacs
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman
Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Meghan Thomas

Vic Kovtun

Endorsed by Donna Cazeau
Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Sedat Sefik
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Bosola Jerry-Asooto
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman
Endorsed by Arisbeth Valencia

Donna Cazeau

Endorsed by Bosola Jerry-Asooto
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Vic Kovtun
Endorsed by Rachel Priya Pallipamula Niranjeen
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Biannka Dang
Endorsed by Meghan Thomas
Endorsed by Arisbeth Valencia
Endorsed by Sedat Sefik

Hira Khan

Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Shrinidhi Gokulakrishnan
Endorsed by Biology Council of Majors Board

Arisbeth Valencia

Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Jaden Farris
Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Donna Cazeau
Endorsed by Swim Club Board
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman
Endorsed by Sedat Sefik
Endorsed by Francheska Burrola

Sethu Gokulakrishnan

Endorsed by Meghna Chandrasekaran
Endorsed by Shrinidhi Gokulakrishnan
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman
Endorsed by UMBC Gandharvas

Beth Rosenberg

Endorsed by UMBC Stilettos Board
Endorsed by Shawn Bearam
Endorsed by Katherine Taylor
Endorsed by Biannka Dang

Diana Renderos

Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Sedat Sefik

Sahithya Sudhakar

Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Sedat Sefik

Sofia Cabrera

Endorsed by Karina Crespo

Abby Etherton

Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman

Chizzy Ibe

Endorsed by Karina Crespo
Endorsed by Eli Gendleman
Endorsed by Meghan Thomas

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I would prefer female roommates or co-ed roommates who have already lived together before. I’m from NY, LGBTQ friendly, have no pets myself but love animals, and have a budget of up to $850ish. If any other grad students have an open room or are also looking for a place in Baltimore City and would like to be roommates, please reach out!

My Instagram is @dakota.em

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Hi my name is Dakota and I’m 25 F starting a PhD at UMBC in Fall 2025. I'm looking to move to Baltimore City in July. I’m ideally looking around Federal Hill or the stadiums for access to the...

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