Events
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Feel free to use our anonymous event feedback form. You can also mention anything at our monthly meeting. There will be a meeting after each event dedicated to receiving feedback, but you can bring up comments or suggestions at any time.
Upcoming Events
We are currently planning events for Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 Watch this space for future updates!
Descriptions and times of events in this section are subject to change. Check this page for updates, or feel free to attend our next monthly meeting!
Questions about events? E-mail BOP President, Zachary Smith (zsmith5@umbc.edu)
Past Events
2021 / 7 - 8
[ July 12-16, 19-23, 26-30; Aug 2-6 ]
(The RAC @ UMBC)
Children Ages 6-13
Groups of 15 - 20 kids per day.
A camp that aims to keep children engaged and active throughout the summer. The camp is organized with weekly themes. We have worked with the camp organizers to tie in existing themes like "Science and Conservation" or "At the Beach” with biological sciences.
(July 12-16) Egg Drop
(July 19-23) Stream Ecology
(July 26-30) Bird Beak Selection
(Aug 2-6) Immunology-themed game
See sign up form for detailed description of activities.
Organizers: Elizabeth Scheffers
External Contact: Gary Wohlstetter (UMBC)
Participants: Alexis Paige Nobleman, Zachary Smith, Megha Pandya, Jason Ko, Grant Wunderlin, Eliza Scheffers, Ashley Copenhaver, Alyson Blount, Fernando Vonhoff, Devonique Brissett, Anthony Rosenthal
2021 / 7
[ July 5, 6, 13, 14, 15 ]
(The Peace Park on Potter and Collins Avenues)
K-8th grade students.
A camp that is focused on engaging an underprivileged community in projects that promote academic achievement, exploring the wonders of nature, participating in urban farming and overall bringing together a community. Some of the staff include public school teachers and UMBC faculty.
Stream Ecology Activities
Tutoring
Organizer: Elizabeth Scheffers
External Contact: Cynthia Wagner (UMBC)
Participants: Grant Wunderlin, Megha Pandya, Eliza Scheffers, Cecelia Garcia, Zachary Smith, Ashley Copenhaver, Alyson Blount
2021 / 5 / 20 @ 4:00 pm
(Virtual - Zoom Meeting)
6-8th grade students
Panel of four met with students from KIPP Ujima to talk about the experience of college / grad school and answer student questions.
Organizer: Cecelia Garcia
External Contact: Benjamin Davis (KIPP Ujima)
Participants: Devonique Brissett, Grant Wunderlin, Michelle Moyer, Jason Ko, (and Cecelia as moderator)
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