Event Calendar

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Feb

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 301

Date & Time

February 13, 2026, 10:00 am – May 1, 2026 11:00 am

Description

Announcing the Spring Teaching Assistant Workshop Series! Join us this spring for the Spring Teaching Assistant Series, a 7-session professional development workshop series designed to support...

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Feb

Location

Sondheim Hall : 105

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.

View Event Details for Decoding the Literature: From Information Overload to Critical Synthesis

Feb

Location

Information Technology/Engineering : 238

Date & Time

February 18, 2026, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Description

If you are interested in a teaching career, are a current SEA CIRTL fellow or are actively pursuing the nationally recognized CIRTL teaching certification, please attend this event. Stop...

A picture a table, it has on top a laptop computer open, a notebook with a pen on top, a mug and a flower arrangement

View Event Details for Zero to Launched: How to design your course Ͼ

Feb

Location

Biological Sciences : 120

Date & Time

February 18, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Description

Workshop Overview: This workshop covers the topic of research misconduct and policies for handling such misconduct. It ensures that researchers are aware of what constitutes misconduct, including...

View Event Details for RCR Microcredential Series Session 1: Research Misconduct

Feb

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 19, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Description

From International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS): WEBINAR: Review the process to apply for Optional Practical Training (OPT) and ask your questions! What is OPT? Optional Practical...

View Event Details for F-1 Visa Students: Optional Practical Training (OPT) Webinar

Feb

Location

Online

Date & Time

February 20, 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Description

GEARS and AOK Library presents Writing Accountability Groups for Spring 2026! Want to turn your 'To-Do' list into a 'Done' list next Friday? Join us to learn more about WAGs and how we can help...

View Event Details for Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) for Spring 2026 Virtual Info Session

Feb

Location

Sondheim Hall : 105

Date & Time

February 24, 2026, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

Graduate-level writing isn't just about reporting facts; it's about constructing a case. We'll deconstruct the anatomy of a scholarly argument, teaching you how to move from passive description to...

View Event Details for Decoding the Argument: Writing for Graduate-Level Seminars

Feb

Location

Biological Sciences : 120

Date & Time

February 25, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Description

Workshop Overview: This workshop covers the topic of ethical considerations and federal regulations relevant to the use of live vertebrate animal subjects in research. It ensures that researchers...

View Event Details for RCR Microcredential Series Session 2: Research with Animal Subjects

Feb

Location

Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building (ILSB) : 301

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...

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Mar

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...

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

Event Calendar

Announcing the Spring Teaching Assistant Series!

Earn a certification from the CIRTL program. Open to all!

Decoding the Literature: From Information Overload to Critical Synthesis

Decoding Grad School Series: Session 6

Zero to Launched: How to design your course Ͼ

This session counts toward a CIRTL Teaching Certificate

RCR Microcredential Series Session 1: Research Misconduct

Responsible Conduct of Research

F-1 Visa Students: Optional Practical Training (OPT) Webinar

Work authorization program in your field of study

Writing Accountability Groups (WAGs) for Spring 2026 Virtual Info Session

Turn 'I should be writing' into 'I just finished a chapter!

Decoding the Argument: Writing for Graduate-Level Seminars

Decoding Grad School Series: Session 7

RCR Microcredential Series Session 2: Research with Animal Subjects

Responsible Conduct of Research

Effective Teaching for TAs and Postdocs: Active Learning

TA Skills Series: earn certifications at the same time!

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

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

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Earn a certification from the CIRTL program. Open to all!

Decoding Grad School Series: Session 6

This session counts toward a CIRTL Teaching Certificate

Responsible Conduct of Research

Work authorization program in your field of study

Turn 'I should be writing' into 'I just finished a chapter!

Decoding Grad School Series: Session 7

Responsible Conduct of Research

TA Skills Series: earn certifications at the same time!

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

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