The Anatomy of Professionalism: Building Trust through Autonomy and Reliability
Bridging the Gap: Industry Power Skills series
Location
The Commons : 331
Date & Time
March 24, 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Description
The GSPD office is soft-launching a series called "Bridging the Gap: Industry Power Skills."
This Spring, join a cohort for two high-impact, discussion-based sessions designed to pivot your mindset from student to colleague. Must plan to attend both sessions to be part of the cohort.
These events are for current UMBC graduate students only.
Session 1: The Anatomy of Professionalism
When: Tuesday, March 24 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Commons building, room 331 (In-Person)
The goal: To discuss how to transition from academic dependency to professional autonomy. Managing expectations, communicating progress, and establishing a reputable professional identity.
Session 2: The Social Architect
When: Tuesday, April 14 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Where: Commons building, room 318 (In-Person)
The Goal: Master social DNA and "style-flexing" to navigate complex, multi-generational/multi-cultural teams. Let's learn our communication style and how to flex it to improve our communication skills.
⚠️ Important: This is a Discussion, Not a Lecture
To keep these sessions interactive, prep materials will be emailed to you 2 weeks before each event. You must review these ahead of time to participate in the cohort discussion.
Registration Deadline: Registration closes March 10 at 5 PM.
Secure your spot by clicking the green "Going in person" button below.
For questions and accommodations, please e-mail Yarazeth Medina at yarazeth@umbc.edu.
