Category Archives: Guest Post

Embedded Systems and Internet of Things. Guest Post: Glenn Kasten-Sportes from UMCP at USG

Posted on April 13, 2021 by USG

“What are Embedded Systems?” “What is the Internet of Things?” “What is the program curriculum like?” “What are the career aspects for someone pursuing this bachelor’s program?”  As a coordinator for a new bachelor’s degree program in this field, especially … Continue reading →

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Why Information Science? Guest Post: Tetyana Bezbabna from UMCP at USG

Posted on April 8, 2021 by USG

What is information science? Why it is important? What are the typical career paths for information science majors? As the Assistant Director for the University of Maryland, College Park’s undergraduate Information Science program offered at the Shady Grove campus, I … Continue reading →

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Making the Most of Virtual Connections. Guest Post: Michael Schlitzer, UMBC Data Science Graduate Student

Posted on March 4, 2021 by USG

Do you remember your first day of school ever?  Do you remember the excitement that you felt?  The smiles?  The nerves?  Can you remember what it was like to have your parent walk you to your first-grade class and then … Continue reading →

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Celebrating National Grammar Day. Guest Post: Adam Binkley from MCAS

Posted on March 2, 2021 by USG

Imagine 60-foot balloons meandering across the Rockville skyline, shaped like punctuation marks. Instead of seasonal treats, your favorite bakery has cupcakes decorated with semicolons and exclamation marks. Each house in your neighborhood is adorned with essays. The Riddler, with all … Continue reading →

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College Can be a *Major* Decision. Guest Post: Jennifer Riehl from USG Recruitment

Posted on February 25, 2021 by USG

According to several nationwide studies, more than half of all undergraduate college students change their major at least once. This is understandable, as college is indeed a time for exploration and discovery. Students are trying out courses not previously available … Continue reading →

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Wednesday Wipeout Sessions. Guest Post: Sam Angell from UMBC at USG

Posted on February 9, 2021 by USG

Blog post by: Sam Angell For more than a decade, Dr. Sunil Dasgupta has been ready to have a chat. The Program Director for Political Science at UMBC-Shady Grove, Dr. Dasgupta started a program he titled Wednesday Wipeouts back in … Continue reading →

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My Journey to USG. Guest Post: Michael Schlitzer, UMBC Data Science Graduate Student 

Posted on February 4, 2021 by USG

Every state in the union has a motto, a statement of purpose.  Some of them are excellent, while others are a bit unusual.  Virginia’s motto, emblazoned on its flag is Sic Semper Tyrranis, or “Thus Always to Tyrants”.  New Mexico’s … Continue reading →

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Election is Over, But Issues Remain. Guest Post: Mariam Yaldram, UMBC History Student

Posted on November 17, 2020 by USG

The 2020 Presidential Election is nearing its end and its journey has been important. I do not want to get too political and/or controversial, but wanted to share some noteworthy information. In the campaign, both former Vice President Biden and … Continue reading →

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Trailblazers Student Organization’s Upcoming Events. Guest post by Larisa Ketcha, UMD Biological Sciences student at USG

Posted on October 27, 2020 by USG

My name is Larisa Ketcha and I major in Biological Sciences with University of Maryland, College Park at the Universities at Shady Grove. I am a first generation Cameroonian and the first in my family to go to college. I … Continue reading →

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