UMBC Mic'd Up

UMBC Mic'd Up

UMBC Mic'd Up with Dennise

Episodes 102
Avg. Duration 21m
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Since Feb 2021
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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UMBC Mic'd Up Podcast welcomes faculty, students, alumni, and industry thought leaders to share their insights and UMBC experiences.

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S6E2 From Chemical Engineering to Biotech Innovation: Turning Science Into Impact

Feb 03, 2026 21m Transcript

In this episode, we sit down with Kendall McWilliams, ’20 Chemical Engineering, M.P.S. Biotechnology Student, to talk about what it really takes to build a meaningful career in biotech.Kendall shares…

S6E1 The Power of Alumni Connections

Jan 26, 2026 4m Transcript

Alumni connections can open doors to mentorship, career insight, and long-term professional growth—but only if you know how to build those relationships thoughtfully.In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up,…

S5 From Passion to Advocacy | The Power of Community Leadership

Nov 18, 2025 21m Transcript

Annie Byrd, a 2023 graduate of UMBC’s Community Leadership program, shares how her path through equity work, gender and women’s studies, and community partnerships led her to meaningful social…

S5 From UMBC to AI Innovation - Harish’s Data Science Success Story

Sep 11, 2025 27m Transcript

In this inspiring episode of UMBC Mic’d Up Podcast, host Dennise Cardona, M.A. sits down with Harish Reddy Manyam, M.P.S. '24, a graduate of UMBC’s Data Science program. Harish shares his remarkable…

S5 From Finance to Innovation - Destiny’s Journey Through UMBC’s EIL Graduate Program

Aug 19, 2025 23m Transcript

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Destiny, a recent graduate of UMBC’s Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership (EIL) graduate program. In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, Destiny shares…

From Classroom to Startup - How a UMBC Capstone Sparked an EdTech Innovation

Jul 31, 2025 22m Transcript

What happens when two data science grad students turn a class project into a full-fledged edtech startup?In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, we sit down with Sai Manvitha Nadella, M.P.S. '25, Data…

S5 Can I/O Psychology Fix Work? This Grad Thinks So—and Proves It!

Jul 14, 2025 22m Transcript

In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, we explore the inspiring journey of Aakanksha Sangepavu, M.P.S. '25, I/O Psychology, who transformed curiosity into a powerful career path in workplace…

S5 Mastering Group Leadership

Jul 02, 2025 3m

Struggling to lead your group project? Whether you're in school or at work, leadership can make or break the team. In this episode of UMBC's Mic'd Up, we share 4 practical steps to help you lead with…

S5 How AI is Reshaping Careers for Advanced Software Engineers

Jun 20, 2025 6m Transcript

Is AI replacing software engineers? Not even close. In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, Dr. Mohammad Samarah, Program Director of UMBC’s Master’s in Software Engineering, shares why human expertise is…

S5 Behind the Scenes of Systems Engineering Site Reliability & the Future of AI

May 27, 2025 19m Transcript

Go behind the Scenes of Systems Engineering with Saurabh Phaltane, Senior Site Reliability Engineer (Google), in this episode of UMBC Mic'd Up. Learn how Site Reliability Engineers (SREs) ensure…

S5 AI Meets Finance | Real World Learning with UMBC Data Science

Apr 24, 2025 21m Transcript

In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, host Dennise Cardona, chats with Dr. Abdullah Karasan—adjunct faculty member in UMBC’s Data Science program and Founder of Leveragai—about the intersection of AI,…

S5 Maps, Ethics & AI - Inside the Just Maps Course at UMBC GIS

Apr 03, 2025 23m Transcript

In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, we dive into the transformative experience of the Just Maps course in the GIS graduate program at UMBC. Instructor Ron Wilson and students Amy Soukup and Derald…

S5 Solving Workplace Challenges with IO Psychology

Feb 21, 2025 20m Transcript

How can IO psychology improve workplaces and create better experiences for employees? In this episode of UMBC Mic’d Up, we sit down with Sabrina Williams, M.P.S. '23, a recent graduate of UMBC’s IO…

S5 From Music to Media - A Graduate's Journey Through UMBC's EIL Program

Jan 24, 2025 24m Transcript

Join us as we chat with Thomas Jasmine, M.P.S. ’24, a recent graduate of UMBC's Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Leadership (EIL) program. In this inspiring interview, Thomas shares his journey from…

S4 Building Ethical AI: Software Engineering for the Future

Dec 13, 2024 41m Transcript

AI is transforming the world of software engineering, but with great power comes great responsibility. In this episode of UMBC Mic'd Up, Dr. Mohammad Samarah, program director of UMBC's Software…

LinkedIn Success - Build Your Digitial Brand Today

Nov 20, 2024 6m Transcript

Learn how to create a LinkedIn profile that opens doors to new opportunities! In this video, we share practical tips to optimize your profile, highlight your skills, and build a digital brand that…

S4 Defending the Digital World - An Active Approach

Nov 07, 2024 20m Transcript

Dive into the world of cybersecurity with UMBC's Mic'd Up podcast! In this episode, Dennise Cardona sits down with Charles Nicholas, an instructor in UMBC's Computer Science program, to discuss the…

How to Prevent Burnout and Protect Your Career Path

Oct 30, 2024 6m Transcript

Burnout can be a serious roadblock in your career, affecting both your performance and health. In this video, we explore what burnout really is and why it's not just "being tired." Backed by insights…

S4 Stand Out in the Job Market - The Benefits of Microcredentials [Part 2]

Oct 10, 2024 20m Transcript

We hope you enjoy Part 2 of this conversation! Discover how microcredentials can give you a competitive edge in today's job market. In this episode, we explore the benefits of microcredentialing, how…

S4 Self-Care Tips for Working Professional Graduate Students

Sep 26, 2024 3m Transcript

Are you balancing a full-time job and graduate studies? It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, but self-care is key to maintaining your well-being and boosting productivity. In this episode, we share…

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UMBC Mic'd Up has published 102 episodes since February 2021, covering topics in Education.

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UMBC Mic'd Up is currently active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 21m.

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