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Paid PhD Fellowship Opportunity

Applications Due March 12th

Attention PhD students! In Spring 2025, ACLS will place up to 16 PhDs as Leading Edge Fellows with social justice organizations for two-year fellowships. This year, our host organizations...

Posted: February 4, 2025, 10:58 AM

RTSS Episode 64: The Social Science of Life in College

with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg

On today’s episode Dr. Ian Anson speaks with Dr. Arielle Kuperberg, Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Public Health at UMBC. Dr. Kuperberg is also the co-chair...

Posted: February 3, 2025, 2:09 PM

Kara Seidel Successfully Presents

her dissertation research proposal

The Language, Literacy, and Culture Program is pleased to announce that Kara Seidel of LLC Cohort 23 successfully and skillfully presented her dissertation research proposal on February 3, 2025....

Posted: February 3, 2025, 12:41 PM

Graduate Student Support Group

Grad students have unique challenges that RIH can support

Pursuing a graduate degree or Ph.D. is an incredible milestone in a person’s academic career. Yet, maintaining wellness within graduate programs can often be challenging. The Graduate Student...

Posted: January 30, 2025, 10:22 AM

Student Disability Services (SDS) Student Listening Session

Calling all advocates for equity and accessibility!

Dear Graduate Students and Postdocs: The Division of Institutional Equity (DOIE) is working to engage campus partners to gather essential feedback on the needs of our students in relation to...

Posted: January 30, 2025, 9:50 AM

AOK Library Spring 2025 Workshops

Check out the libraries workshop offerings this semester!

The AOK Library has some great workshops coming up this semester, check out the information below to learn more! Feel free to reach out to Joe Lee (JLee75@umbc.edu) if you have any questions...

Posted: January 29, 2025, 3:33 PM

UMBC 3MT Competition 2025

Get Trained by Scott Morgan and Win $500!

Are you ready to showcase your research in just 3 minutes? This is your chance to captivate an audience, enhance your presentation skills, and win amazing prizes!  What’s 3MT?  The 3-Minute...

Posted: January 29, 2025, 10:15 AM

How to Prepare a Social Science/Humanities Literature Review

Monday, February 24th at noon

All are welcome! Join Online Event What are some of the best strategies and tips for writing a literature review? Whether you are just starting out with your research or have been...

Posted: January 28, 2025, 4:13 PM