When it comes to career success, an agile mindset can take a professional to new levels. Michael Schlitzer '21, M.P.S. Data Science, understands this and is primed to pivot in his career journey into Data Science as a result. "Studying in the Data Science graduate program at UMBC at Shady Grove has changed the way I approach problems. The program has given me a whole new set of tools that have enabled me to transition in my way of looking at challenges." Tune in to hear about Michael's journey and learn new ways of approaching challenges in career and life. About UMBC's Data Science Graduate ProgramsThe Data Science graduate program at UMBC prepares students to respond to the growing demand for professionals with data science knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our program brings together faculty from a wide range of fields who have a deep understanding of the real-world applications of data analytics. UMBC’s Data Science programs prepare students to excel in data science roles through hands-on experience, rigorous academics, and access to a robust network of knowledgeable industry professionals. These programs were designed with working professionals in mind and offer courses in the evening and online to accommodate students with full-time jobs. With two campuses in Baltimore and Rockville, students can choose the location that best suits their needs. UMBC offers a 10-course Data Science Master’s program (M.P.S. in Data Science) as well as a 4-course post-baccalaureate certificate in Data Science.

At first sight of the the word frustration, most of us might not relate it to something positive. But Chuck Rainville '21, PBC, UMBC Data Science Graduate Program, feels it was instrumental in his learning. "The program teaches you that to be frustrated is a good thing. Oftentimes, you are right at the threshold of making a discovery. So, if you're feeling that, and I felt it a million times with every homework assignment, that's a good thing. Frustration is an exercise in growth."Tune in to learn about the many insights Chuck learned as a student in the PBC Data Science program at UMBC. About UMBC's Data Science Graduate ProgramsThe Data Science graduate program at UMBC prepares students to respond to the growing demand for professionals with data science knowledge, skills, and abilities. Our program brings together faculty from a wide range of fields who have a deep understanding of the real-world applications of data analytics. UMBC’s Data Science programs prepare students to excel in data science roles through hands-on experience, rigorous academics, and access to a robust network of knowledgeable industry professionals. These programs were designed with working professionals in mind and offer courses in the evening and online to accommodate students with full-time jobs. With two campuses in Baltimore and Rockville, students can choose the location that best suits their needs. UMBC offers a 10-course Data Science Master’s program (M.P.S. in Data Science) as well as a 4-course post-baccalaureate certificate in Data Science.

One of the crucial things that community leadership does is it brings people from a lot of different lenses together. It opens up and makes possible conversations and allows for communities to find that common space where problems are addressed, understood, and can come closer to being solved. UMBC graduate student, Michele Conner shared this deeply important insight with us in a recent interview, as well as many more. Tune in to hear how community leadership has given her a new perspective - the grace to learn and to do work that matters. About UMBC's Graduate Program in Community LeadershipThe Community Leadership programs at UMBC prepare aspiring and practicing leaders with the skills and experience needed to generate transformative social change. The interdisciplinary program emphasizes highly applied coursework, relationship building, and hands-on practical experiences which are essential components for developing strong leadership skills.  

In this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up Podcast, we're joined by Irina Ramos, Ph.D. to discuss breaking boundaries and innovating in Biotechnology. In her role as Senior Manager at AstraZeneca and as a UMBC graduate faculty member, she works hard to create impactful change in the world. About UMBC's Biotechnology Graduate ProgramsUMBC’s Biotechnology master’s degree is designed to provide students with the skills sought by the biotechnology industry. The curriculum offers advanced instruction in the life sciences, along with coursework in regulatory affairs, leadership, management, commercialization and legal issues inherent to a life science-oriented business.https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/biotechnology/

The Learning and Performance Technology Graduate Program (LAPT) at UMBC is specifically designed to help Instructional Designers learn and grow. The program is portfolio-based. This feature allows students to build a tangible working portfolio that becomes their intellectual property. From the very first course, the LAPT student engages with the field of ISD by designing their first design plan, the critical component to the ADDIE model of the ISD field. From that first course, students learn to analyze, design, develop, implement and evaluate training courses, performance gap solutions, as well as classroom instruction.Learn more about this program: https://lapt.umbc.edu

In this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up Podcast, we welcome alumna, Natasha Wedderburn '17 & '20, MPS Biotechnology & MPS Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership, to chat about weaving an entrepreneurial spirit into science when it comes to the pursuit of a new venture in community gardening and composting.Learn more about Natasha's experiences here: https://www.coppin.edu/news/article/339/natasha_wedderburn_14_has_a_real_story_to_tellAbout UMBC's Biotech Graduate Program:UMBC’s Biotechnology master’s degree is designed to provide students with the skills sought by the biotechnology industry. The curriculum offers advanced instruction in the life sciences, along with coursework in regulatory affairs, leadership, management, commercialization and legal issues inherent to a life science-oriented business.https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/biotechnology/About UMBC's Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership Graduate Program:UMBC’s graduate program in Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership empowers professionals to drive organizational change. Whether you are working within an existing business or want to start your own, our program will teach you the real-world skills needed to thrive. Led by seasoned entrepreneurs, our program will teach you how to bring an entrepreneurial mindset, innovative practices, and thoughtful leadership to your organization.With three pathways in Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Socialpreneurship, you can tailor your education to your interests and career goals.https://eil.umbc.edu

When it comes to the field of Instructional Design, community and networking drive the success. When it comes down to ISD, we're all learners on various levels. Bridging the knowledge gap with well-thought out instruction is the key to dynamic transformations and continued to growth. Dr. Chuck Hodell, Associate Program Director and Lecturer in UMBC's Learning and Performance Technology Graduate Programs, joined us on this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up to talk about the ISD field, its vast opportunities, and ways instructional designers can bring major impact to the world of learning. About Learning and Performance Technology Graduate Programs at UMBC: Learning and Performance Technology (formerly ISD) is one of UMBC’s most established graduate programs. Our online certificate and Master’s programs provide an innovative and engaging curriculum. We offer all courses in an online format to accommodate the schedules of busy working professionals. If you are interested in designing, delivering, supporting, and measuring training, learning, and performance within organizations the LAPT graduate program at UMBC  will prepare you to claim your future.https://lapt.umbc.edu

Ever wonder what could happen when you decide to pursue something not for money, prestige, or advancement, but for the pure love of learning and sharing? Whenever passion drives you to make the world a better place than you found it, magic happens. Lives change. Communities form. Purpose drives you forward, a purpose to do better in a world that needs you. This was the catalyst for graduate student, Donald Drummer, of the UMBC Entrepreneurship, Innovation, & Leadership graduate program, to come out of this retirement and pursue advanced education. He wants to leave a legacy behind for his loved ones. He's embarking on an entrepreneurial venture with the potential to change the future for his loved ones.Tune in to hear his story as he shares insights from his many years leading teams both in the civilian and military worlds and his dreams of innovating life-changing technologies and resources. "I'm retired with a lot of gas left in the tank. So I enjoy studying and learning new ways to give back." - Donald DrummerLearn more about UMBC's Entrepreneurship, Innovation, & Leadership graduate program. 

If you’re a certified teacher and looking to up your credentials with a fulfilling, content-focused master’s degree, check out this interview from UMBC. You’ll learn all about what makes the Master of Arts in Education so valuable in the education world. 

We sat down and chatted with Sally J. Scott, Program Director of UMBC’s Graduate Program in Community Leadership. We spoke about her recent contribution in a report she co-authored with Seema Iyer of the Jacob France Institute at the University of Baltimore titled Overcoming Barriers to Home Ownership in Baltimore City. Summary of the ReportThe report initially came out of a question that we were asked by the Abell Foundation, which was, “Could we help more people become homeowners in Baltimore if they had access to more flexible loans and better incentives, such as closing cost assistance?” And that seems like a straightforward question. But as we dug into it and we looked at the local data and the national data, we realized that those proposed solutions would not be enough. There are much deeper issues at work limiting people’s homeownership opportunities in Baltimore. And that’s particularly true in the black community. We learned that decades of systemic racism, as well as the Great Recession in 2008 and 2009, have created barriers to homeownership in the black community in Baltimore. To address those would require much more systemic and far-reaching solutions than simply better loans and better incentives.We hope you enjoy this episode! To learn more about UMBC's Graduate Program in Community Leadership, visit: https://professionalprograms.umbc.edu/community-leadership/SUBSCRIBE! Please subscribe to our channel to receive the latest podcasts as they publish.Connect with us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/UMBC_DPSFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UMBCProfessionalGradProgramsYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/UMBCDivisionofProfessionalStudies