Resources

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Event Calendar

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Mar
2

Write@UMBC: A 14-Day Scholarly Virtual Writing Challenge- Registration closes February 22

Register, join, progress with your peers- March 2-15 only!

Location

Online

Date & Time

March 2, 2026, 1:00 pm – Mar 15, 2026 5:00 pm

Description

Postdocs and graduate students:  Are you writing a manuscript or book chapter? A proposal or dissertation? Let's WRITE TOGETHER in this 2 week challenge and build a writing routine that we can...
write@umbc

Feb
27

Effective Teaching for TAs and Postdocs: Active Learning

TA Skills Series: earn certifications at the same time!

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 227

Date & Time

February 27, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Description

Join us for this week's session of the Effective Teaching for TAs & Postdocs workshop series! This session is about Active Learning. Hosted by Dr. Robin Cresiski and Dr. Jamie Gurganus, this...
series

Feb
17

Decoding the Literature: From Information Overload to Critical Synthesis

Decoding Grad School Series: Session 6

Location

University Center : 115

Date & Time

February 17, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

Stop drowning in PDFs and start reading with a purpose. This session introduces the Synthesis Matrix, a high-leverage framework that helps you move beyond summarizing individual papers to...
A central, open academic book serves as the foundation for a golden-yellow and black graphic titled "DECODING GRADUATE SCHOOL: THE COMPLETE SERIES." From the pages of the book, a stylized golden skyline of UMBC and a circuit-board pattern emerge, symbolizing growth and technical expertise. A large golden key with a magnifying glass as its handle is positioned vertically in the center, framing a puzzle-piece icon that represents the "decoding" of complex information. The entire design is set against a circular yellow backdrop with gear icons, emphasizing a structured and mechanical approach to academic success.