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extracurriculars
these are some things
i do in my free time in
maryland
...between baltimore, annapolis, davidsonville, and dc.
The
Center for Women and Information
Technology
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Alpha Sigma Kappa - Women in Technical Studies:
The Zeta Chapter @ UMBC
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I am more than proud to
be among the first class of CWIT scholars at UMBC. Check out the
link to learn more about this outstanding Center for Women and IT,
including their recent International Symposium in Baltimore regarding
the status of women in IT.
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As an advocate of women in
all science-related disciplines, I am an original founder of the sixth
chapter of Alpha Sigma Kappa in the nation. All of our sisters
have math, science, engineering, or architecture majors.
Learn more information about our mission and our sisters in the link
above. |
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UMBC CSEE Department |
Franklin Square Boys and Girls Club |
I have been actively involved
in assisting the UMBC Computer Science Department. I have graded
introductory courses' programming projects, tutored at the Computer
Science Help Center, and assisted the TA's with the weekly lab portions
of the CS201 course. This fall, I look forward to becoming an
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for the Computer Science I For Majors
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Along with the Zeta Chapter
of Alpha Sigma Kappa at UMBC, I spend time with the Franklin Square
Boys and Girls Club in Baltimore City each week during the
schoolyear. We plan on holding a science or career exploration
day for the children some time in the Spring. The link above is
for the Salvation Army's Boys and Girls Club of America site. |
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Special
Olympics of Maryland - Polar Bear Plunge |
Susan
G. Komen Race for the Cure
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Some say it's crazy; others
say it's for a good cause. I call it fun. The Polar Bear
Plunge is held by the Maryland State Police at Sandy Point State Park
in Annapolis, MD, right next to the Bay Bridge overlooking the
Chesapeake. On a freezing Saturday morning in January, over 2,500
"polar bears" plunged into the icy waters of the Chesapeake, all in the
name of the Special Olympics. This year was my first plunge, and
I am happy to say that I am now a Polar Bear for life. For more
information, including 2006 Plunge sign-ups, check out the link
above.
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The 5K Race for the Cure
happens every year in Baltimore, and this year
will be my third race. All of the proceeds go towards the Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. Not only does this event raise
millions of dollars in the name of breast cancer research, it promotes
awareness and the need for education about breast cancer. To sign
up for any of the locations of the Race for the Cure and for more
information about the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, click on
the link above. |
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