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, November 4: “Conferencing 101” – Get Ready for ABRCMS with Maria Cambria and Michelle Bulger
Join us for the “Conferencing 101” workshop! Whether you are attending the ABRCMS conference or another conference this Fall, this session will equip you with essential skills for a successful conference experience. Learn the basics of travel planning, effective participation, presentation strategies, and networking techniques. This workshop is a valuable resource for students looking to improve their conference experience and make the most of their opportunities!
Monday, November 9: “From Interest to Internship” – Ace Your Summer Research Application
It might surprise you to learn that if you want to land a great internship in research, you’ve got to prepare NOW! Join Ms. Caitlin Varisco for a great info session on summer research opportunities.
Wednesday, November 11: “Beyond the Beakers” – an Undergraduate Student Research Panel
Some of CNMS’s very own undergraduate research assistants will be with us today to help YOU get started in campus research! These folks have earned places in professors’ labs, participate in research projects, and have even presented at URCAD. They are an incredible resource, so if you want to join them, make sure you don’t miss this!
Wednesday, November 18: “Using School Breaks Effectively to Gain Hands-On Experience” presented by Pre-Health Advising
School breaks are the perfect time to focus on career exploration, research experience, and volunteer service. Did you know that certain summer programs have applications open now? Don’t wait until May to start putting together your summer plans! Learn how to use summer, winter, and even Thanksgiving break to your advantage.
