UMBC Mic'd Up

At first sight of the the word frustration, most of us might not relate it to something positive. But Chuck Rainville '21, PBC, UMBC Data Science Graduate Program, feels it was instrumental in his learning. "The program teaches you that to be frustrated is a good thing. Oftentimes, you are right at the threshold of making a discovery. So, if you're feeling that, and I felt it a mill...

One of the crucial things that community leadership does is it brings people from a lot of different lenses together. It opens up and makes possible conversations and allows for communities to find that common space where problems are addressed, understood, and can come closer to being solved. UMBC graduate student, Michele Conner shared this deeply important insight with us in a recent interview,...

In this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up Podcast, we're joined by Irina Ramos, Ph. D. to discuss breaking boundaries and innovating in Biotechnology. In her role as Senior Manager at AstraZeneca and as a UMBC graduate faculty member, she works hard to create impactful change in the world.  About UMBC's Biotechnology Graduate Programs UMBC’s Biotechnology master’s degree is designed t...

In this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up Podcast, we welcome alumna, Natasha Wedderburn '17 & '20, MPS Biotechnology & MPS Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership, to chat about weaving an entrepreneurial spirit into science when it comes to the pursuit of a new venture in community gardening and composting. Learn more about Natasha's experiences here: https://www.c...

Ever wonder what could happen when you decide to pursue something not for money, prestige, or advancement, but for the pure love of learning and sharing? Whenever passion drives you to make the world a better place than you found it, magic happens. Lives change. Communities form. Purpose drives you forward, a purpose to do better in a world that needs you. This was the catalyst for graduate studen...

If you’re a certified teacher and looking to up your credentials with a fulfilling, content-focused master’s degree, check out this interview from UMBC. You’ll learn all about what makes the Master of Arts in Education so valuable in the education world. 

We sat down and chatted with Sally J. Scott, Program Director of UMBC’s Graduate Program in Community Leadership . We spoke about her recent contribution in a report she co-authored with Seema Iyer of the Jacob France Institute at the University of Baltimore titled Overcoming Barriers to Home Ownership in Baltimore City . Summary of the Report The report initially came out of a question that we we...

The field of IO Psychology is vast. From specialized focus to a more generalized strategic approach, IO Psychologists can impact organizations on many levels.  Today, we’re joined by Dr. Leslie Overmyer-Day, an advisory board member of UMBC’s graduate program in IO Psychology and Senior Lead Technologist with Booz Allen Hamilton.  Dr. Overmyer-Day shares insights on the dynamic nature of the IO Ps...

Tune into this episode of UMBC’s Mic’D Up with special guest, Paul Martin, ESEP, CTT+, graduate faculty with UMBC’s Systems Engineering Graduate Program. He speaks with us today about the field of systems engineering and why it’s critical that we have really great systems engineers dedicated to finding ways to make the world a better place. This starts with having a team mindset because systems ar...

The Health IT field is extremely people-centered and produces a tangible outcome that impacts most everyone in society. The healthcare environment is rapidly changing, creating an ever-present need for qualified professionals to step up and contribute to important work that can make a true difference in the lives of others.  Dr. Erin Van Dyke, graduate program director of UMBC’s Health Information...

“Failing is a stepping stone to progress,” says UMBC graduate faculty instructor, Dr. John J. Johnson, IV. Behind every success story is a story of where someone learned a lesson and grew stronger from that.  In this episode of UMBC’s Mic’D Up podcast, Dr. Johnson shares his insights on the field of engineering, how students can best succeed, and profound lessons he learned from learning to embrac...