StarTalk (Baltimore Edition): What’s Up in the Sky?
July's tour continues the exploration of Baltimore's night sky, what you see when you look up, and how objects move through it.
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Tour Baltimore with Dr. Kate: Exploring Baltimore’s Bicycling History
Join Dr. Kate Drabinski for a virtual tour of Baltimore's bicycling infrastructure, including the story of the city's status as the birthplace of the American Bicycle. She will also share some tips for riding safely in the street with cars, whether there is a bike lane or not
UMBC History: A Virtual Walking Tour of UMBC’s Campus Transformation
Join us on a virtual walking tour to explore how UMBC has transformed into a thriving campus, and experience the history, innovative art and architecture that defines the university today.
Radically Connected in Baltimore: Persons With Disabilities and Progressive Arts Practices
Dr. Scheibler, Make Studio cofounder, will discuss her studio's take on “progressive practices” and how other types of groups can use them too, examples of the art made by its 37 participating artists, and how Make Studio and its artists are adapting to life during the Covid-19 pandemic.
StarTalk (Baltimore Edition): What’s Up in the Sky?
August's tour continues the exploration of Baltimore's night sky, what you see when you look up, and how objects move through it.
Black Power in Washington, DC
G. Derek Musgrove will discuss his newest project, the Black Power in Washington, DC website. This online storytelling site invites visitors to explore histories of Black Power through text and photographs while interacting with maps that allow visitors to remain rooted in the space of the city itself.
Tour Baltimore with Dr. Kate: Fighting Food Insecurity in Baltimore and at UMBC
Join Dr. Kate Drabinski for a video tour of what Baltimoreans and the UMBC community are doing to combat the issue of food insecurity and make sure we all have plenty to eat.
The Future of Equitable Public Transportation in Baltimore
What does it mean to have equitable transportation design? How do we make sure our public transportation systems meet the needs of people across race, gender, class, and ability lines? Join Dr. Celeste Chavis as she shares her research and her experiences on Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott’s Transportation and Infrastructure Transition Team.
Representations and Realities of Working from Home
Liz Patton explores how the ongoing pandemic has reimagined work-life balance and the history of working from home throughout the 20th century.
Tour Baltimore with Dr. Kate Youth Literary Movements in Baltimore
The voices of youth in Baltimore ring loudly and clearly, especially through their writing, poetry, media-making, and more. Join Dr. Kate Drabinski for a video tour of Baltimore's thriving youth literary movement and discover how the power of words can change our worlds.
Public Art and Placemaking: Ensuring Community well-being during COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the mental, social, and economic well-being of our communities. But even in times of crisis, art has the power to unite and connect us. Learn how public art can collectively reimagine and adapt public spaces to best reflect and meet peoples’ personal and public health needs.
Oh, The Places You’ll Go in STEM! How to Successfully Navigate your College Experience
UMBC graduate Gabriel Duran will share how his experience and research at UMBC influenced his STEM career path. He will share stories about his student journey and offer helpful advice on how to successfully navigate the undergraduate student experience.