Health Professions Advising Office Fall Resources

 For Fall semester, the HPAO has two big workshop types that they try to get students to:

1. If students are interested in a health profession, they should start with an Intro Workshop. We have workshops for Pre-Med/Pre-Dent, Pre-PA, and our Exploring Health Careers workshop, to help students explore if they are unsure. These are offered on multiple dates both in person and virtually

2. If students are applying to Medical/Dental/Podiatry/Optometry school next year(Spring/Summer of 2027), our Are You Ready workshop is the place to start. It will go over the application timeline and what to do now to get ready. We have two options for that workshop - 9/16 In-Person and 9/26 Virtually.

Students can register here for workshops.

Study Abroad Fair Wednesday, September 9

 The world is your classroom. Explore what's possible at the Study Abroad Fair!

Join Education Abroad at the Study Abroad Fair on September 9 to explore international programs that fit your academic goals, interests and budget. Learn about scholarships and funding, connect with Education Abroad advisors and study abroad alumni, and discover how to make study abroad part of your UMD experience.

Whether you're just starting to explore or ready to apply, take your next step at the Study Abroad Fair.

September 9 | 2–5 p.m. | Stamp Grand Ballroom

Learn more & RSVP: go.umd.edu/studyabroad26

Federal Work Study Opportunity - Join the Neuroscience Team

 The Undergraduate Neuroscience Program is hiring a Federal Work-Study Student Administrative Assistant for the upcoming academic year!

This is a great opportunity to gain professional experience while supporting the Neuroscience Program through administrative projects, student engagement initiatives, digital communications, and program events. Students will work closely with program staff in a collaborative and welcoming environment while developing valuable leadership and professional skills.

Position Details

• Pay: $15.00/hour
• Schedule: Approximately 10 hours per week (up to 20 hours/week)
• Eligibility: Current UMD undergraduate students with a Federal Work-Study award

To be considered, applicants should complete the employment form by August 17th at 9:00 AM at the following link: go.umd.edu/NEURStudentworkerFA26.

4th Annual Dana Foundation Career Network in Neuroscience and Society Career Fair

 

The 4th Annual Career Fair in Neuroscience & Society provides a unique opportunity to learn from NeuroX experts, and to talk in small group breakout room settings with leading experts and practitioners in neuroscience and society. 

Last year the Career Fair had over 2,000 registrants. This year is your chance to join the community.

Register now to learn about how you can get involved and pursue careers in these fields. Learn about previous years of the Career Fair on our website.

Speakers and Breakout Room Leaders to be announced soon!

Seats available in Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue (WEID 139)

 Are you interested in a half-semester course featuring open and honest conversations, relationship building across difference, identity exploration and self-reflection that offers one DVCC credit, the Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue course (WEID 139)? 

There is still room to enroll. Read on or click here for more info:

The Words of Engagement Intergroup Dialogue course (WEID 139) invites students to examine their own beliefs and lived experiences, how these may shape interactions, and ways in which understanding others might expand awareness.  Over seven weeks in facilitated dialogue sessions, students will practice self-reflection, listen deeply, share openly and communicate across difference. This course offers a departure from a traditional class structure and requires active participation and discussion. WEID 139 is offered by Belonging & Community at UMD in partnership with the InDi Training Hub in the College of Education. The course takes place on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings during the second half of fall semester and satisfies one DVCC credit.

Learning to Learn Biology/BSCI155/TLPL 155

Ready to design solutions for human needs with absolutely no prior science experience required? Join BSCI 155 (4 credits) this Fall to discover how biotechnology can become your ultimate creative tool for learning and teaching about life science. You will get to genetically engineer bacteria to create custom scents and design stunning biological art pieces. Collaborate with passionate peers to build a unique synthetic biology project that directly impacts your community. Ditch traditional memorization and unlock your inner innovator with Dr. Justice Walker this Fall 2026 semester!

Enroll Today!

Course Flyer: https://tinyurl.com/BSCITLPL155FLYER 

Course Location: EDU 3233 (Mondays and Wednesdays) and AJC 1121 (Fridays for lab)

Instructor: Justice Walker, Ph.D.

Email: jtwalker@umd.edu 

 

Kick Off the Semester at the NEUR Fall Welcome!

 The Undergraduate Neuroscience Program invites all Neuroscience majors to join us for our NEUR Fall Welcome on Friday, September 4, from 12:30–2:30 p.m. in the Biology Research Building (BRB) Courtyard and Ground Level.

This annual event is a great opportunity to connect with fellow students, meet faculty and staff, and learn about the many resources and opportunities available within the Neuroscience community and across campus.

Attendees can enjoy:

• FREE Maryland Dairy ice cream
• A Student Resource Fair featuring campus partners and student organizations
• Fun activities and opportunities to connect with the Neuroscience community

Whether you’re joining the program for the first time or returning for another semester, we encourage you to stop by, meet new people, and start the year off with the Neuroscience community.

We look forward to welcoming you on Friday, September 4, from 12:30–2:30 p.m. RSVP at go.umd.edu/neurwelcome26