Welcome to the fall semester! We have a variety of events planned with our CNMS success team and lots of awesome guests. Check out our upcoming offerings below and look for our weekly reminders on myUMBC and Instagram.
Most of our regular events during the semester take place on Wednesdays from 12-1 PM in The Learning Collaboratory (UC115) – but we have some exceptions, so read carefully! Check out our myUMBC posts and Instagram posts for any further information. If you’re not a member, you can find the CNMS Advising myUMBC Group here.
Wednesday, October 7: “The Fascinating Journey” – A Conversation with Dr. Dixon King
PreMedical/PreDental Advising and CNMS Advising are pleased to host Dr. Dixon King, Chair of Pathology and Co-Medical Director, Kaufman Cancer Center, University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health for a conversation about his rewarding and illustrious career in medicine, spanning four decades. After his talk, Dr. King will answer student questions.
Wednesday, October 14: How to Get an ‘A’
CNMS Advisors will help you figure out how to ace every course, even from halfway through the semester, by explaining syllabi and campus resources.
Wednesday, October 21: Popcorn With a Prof ft. Dr. Jeff Leips (Biology)
Want to get involved in research on campus? Jeff Leips, a biology professor here at UMBC, will talk about undergraduate research expectations, including the how, the what, and the why of it all. He’ll also talk about his own research background and answer any questions you might have!
Wednesday, October 28: Beyond the Classroom: Research Opportunities at the NIH
STEM LLC x CNMS Advising will be hosting a guest speaker from the National Institute of Health!