Event Calendar

Download a PDF of our upcoming programming here: GSPD Spring 2026 Calendar

See our events that specifically count toward CIRTL certification here: CIRTL Spring 2026 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
20

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

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

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...
writing group

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.