For Faculty

Chairs:

Stephen Miller

URA Committee Chair
Stephen Miller
Biological Sciences
stmiller@umbc.edu
ext. 5-3381

Carolyn

URA Committee Chair
Carolyn Forestiere
Political Science
forestie@umbc.edu
410-455-8160

This series will feature workshops specifically designed for faculty who are currently working with undergraduate researchers, or who want to learn more about how to get started!

Workshop topics:

  • September: Overview of undergraduate research opportunities at UMBC and how to get involved as a faculty member
  • October: How to be an effective mentor
  • November: Writing a strong letter of recommendation
  • December: Overview of prestigious scholarships

Teachers… do you want to request a workshop for your classroom?

Topics include:

  • How to Get Started in Research
  • Overview of Prestigious Scholarships
  • How to Write a Winning Personal Statement
  • Asking for Letters of Recommendation
  • Effective Oral and Poster Presentations
  • Professional Etiquette: How to Send a Professional Email
  • Social Media Etiquette
  • Acing the (Skype) Interview

Send an email to: aprilh@umbc.edu to request a classroom visit.

You can also send students to our upcoming workshops.

12/6/2022