UMBC on the Road to JHU Applied Physics Laboratory

INSTEAD OF BRINGING THE COMPANIES TO CAMPUS, WE’RE TAKING YOU TO THE COMPANY!

Join Career Center staff as we take you on the road to tour the facility and hear about internship and future career opportunities.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 17 or sooner, first 22 students to register on Handshake will attend.

AGENDA:

8:30 A.M. - Depart UMBC
9:00 - 9:15 A.M. – Arrival/Badging
9:15 - 9:30 A.M. – Enjoy refreshments and donuts!
9:30 - 10:30 A.M. – Q&A Discussion with APL staff/UMBC alumni
10:30 - 12:00 P.M. – LIVE Lab Tour
12:00 P.M. - Departure back to UMBC campus

ATTIRE: Business casual

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION:
Proof of U.S. Citizenship in the form of a photo ID is required.  Passport or Driver's License are acceptable.

EVENT DESCRIPTIONS:
Q&A Discussion
Students will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A discussion with UMBC alumni that are now APL staff members. Come hear about their experience as an intern and full time staff member at the lab!

LIVE LAB
The LIVE Lab allows researchers to visualize data on information networks and use automated pattern recognition to discover anomalies that indicate cyberattacks. LIVE Lab features a suite of tools to help cyber operators detect, understand, and respond to cyberattacks across many platforms and applications.

NOTE: Internship positions require a minimum 3.0 GPA and U.S. citizenship .  Most positions will require the ability to obtain a security clearance

TRANSPORTATION:
Transportation is provided, but an RSVP is required. You will receive confirmation of your registration prior to the trip date. Space is limited, so register early! 

IMPORTANT: This event is free.  However, if you do not attend and have not cancelled your reservation one week prior to the event date, your student account will be charged $25 to cover expenses incurred by the Career Center.

CONNECT:

Connect with APL here to tell us about yourself and interests so we can keep you informed about topics and opportunities that might interest you.

Check us out on Glassdoor  to read about our unique culture and on YouTube to learn more about the exciting work that we do.

This event is part of UMBC's Career Month, an opportunity for all students from freshman to PhD to explore their professional options through workshops, alumni chats, mini industry fairs, employer info tables, employer site visits, and more.

Explore UMBC Career Month HERE.

Please note: UMBC is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive environment for all faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  If you would like to request accommodations (e.g., ASL interpreters, captioning, wheelchair access, etc.) for this event due to a disability, please notify us at least two weeks prior to the event. Requests received after that time cannot be guaranteed, but we will do our best to make arrangements for program access. Please contact the event host (careers@umbc.edu) with your specific request and be sure to include the event title, date, and time.