Engineering at @UofMaryland. Entrepreneurial ecosystem. Hands-on learning experiences. Student competitions. Led by Dean @Sam_Graham_UMD. RTs ≠ endorsements.
Help us find the next professor and chair of @UMDBIOE.
We're looking for a world-class research leader to continue the research, education, and translational growth of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering.
Learn more:
eng.umd.edu/news/story/apply…
ALT A. James. Clark Hall, home of the Fischell Department of Bioengineering
Congratulations to @umdme Distinguished University Professor & Minta Martin Prof. Ashwani K. Gupta! Named an International Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) in recognition of his many notable achievements. eng.umd.edu/news/story/gupta…
ALT Photo of Ashwani Gupta with the text: Distinguished University Professor and Minta Martin Professor Ashwani Gupta Named Canadian Academy of Engineering (CAE) Fellow and the Clark School Logo
Congratulations to all of our faculty, students, and researchers recognized at @UofMaryland's 2026 Invention of the Year awards!
Top honors went to Christopher M. Jewell's team for ASTI, a new therapy to retrain immune system response. @FischellInstUMDeng.umd.edu/news/story/2026-…
ALT Group photo from left, UMD President Darryll J. Pines, UM Ventures Director Felicia Metz, Robert E. Fischell Institute Professor for Translational Engineering Christopher Jewell, Assistant Research Scientist Senta Kapnick, bioengineering doctoral students Christopher Bridgeman and Ryan Mcllvaine, UM Ventures Innovation Manager Andrea Deering and Vice President for Research Patrick O’Shea
Celebrate 40 years of @ISRatUMD!
May 21: Evening Reception & Dinner
May 22: Full-day Symposium
Register today to hear from leaders of research from industry, government, and academics:
isr.umd.edu/40thAnniversary
ALT University of Maryland, Institute for Systems Research: ISR@40 Advancing Systems Science Since 1985
Maryland is the capital of quantum! Yesterday, we co-led our second NAE event of the year, this time focusing on quantum manufacturing.
Congrats to workshop co-chair @Sam_Graham_UMD, our @UofMaryland team, and our excellent partners from @theNAEng & @PurdueEngineers.
📸 @umdme
ALT Patrick McCluskey speaks to his three other panel members with a screen reading "Quantum Manufacturing" behind him
ALT Patrick McCluskey sits on a panel with a screen reading "Quantum Manufacturing" behind him
ALT Dean Samuel Graham in a conversation
ALT Members of UMD, Purdue, and NAE pose before a screen reading "Quantum Manufacturing"
Small changes that lead to huge improvements: This efficiency expert uses AI to analyze big data to fix known problems, reveal hidden problems, and predict future problems.
@umdme's Jay Lee is showing students his ways at the Industrial AI Center at UMD:
eng.umd.edu/engineering-ai-p…
ALT Jay Lee in a lab with a monitor behind him reading Industrial AI
This @ClarkSchool coffee-making course is the perfect blend of learning engineering principles and sustainability practices. A truly creative way of reimagining learning. today.umd.edu/take-this-clas…
Damena Agonafer is ushering in a cool revolution with his award-winning research. With funding from @ENERGY, he's developing a more efficient, sustainable way of cooling data centers. Learn more about the work of this @umdme associate professor: eng.umd.edu/engineering-ai-p…
ALT Damena Agonafer receives an award from two men who pose beside him.
ALT A computer-generated mock-up of Agonafer's cooling system, showing how the final heat plates could look when deployed.
ALT A computer-generated mock-up of Agonafer's cooling system, showing how a coolant would flow around a chip.
ALT An illustration of a computer chip with snowflakes descending from it.
We thank everyone who joined us on this #MarylandDay and all the students, staff, and faculty who made our events possible.
We continue to be in awe of our students, and like @Sam_Graham_UMD, we loved hearing about their inspiring projects.
Photos courtesy of Frank Rhodes.
ALT Dean Graham poses with students who stand around a table with three laptops
ALT Dean Graham poses with others before a water tank
ALT Dean Graham listens to a student demonstration
ALT Dean Graham holds a frame around his face that says #LookLikeAnEngineer
Over 400 events of all kinds across campus!
Join us for autographs from several @marylandterrapins teams, the
@TerpsFootball Skills Showcase, #America250 celebrations and so much more.
All the events: marylandday.umd.edu
ALT Graphic of President Darryll Pines smiling at the camera and the text: President Darryll Pines: Named American Academy of Arts & Sciences Member, Class of 2026
Redefining the Engineering Student Image: Electrical engineering may run in Natalie Venginickal’s family—her father and brother are both Terp engineers—but her path is entirely her own. Learn more about Natalie's journey: eng.umd.edu/news/story/pictu…
Here in the Capital of Quantum we are proud to be a leader in this innovative field and to embrace emerging applications to tackle the grand challenges of our time.
Wishing all a wonderful #WorldQuantumDay! #QuantumUMD
Join us for Maryland Day @ D.C. Climate Week. A full day of conversations, collaboration, and climate innovation at the University of Maryland. 🔗 Learn more, register, & RSVP for sessions: luma.com/4x8wq5zc
ALT Green promotional graphic reading “Maryland Day @ DC Climate Week.” Event details: “April 21, 2026, 9 a.m.–8 p.m.” Includes “Register now!” with a QR code. Hosts listed: Maryland Energy Innovation Institute, SustainableUMD, Maryland Energy Innovation Accelerator, and Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute. Sponsored by Snyder Cohn.
Prompted by the outcomes of microplastics on ecosystems, wildlife and even human health, a UMD engineer is creating new recipes for biodegradable materials with AI.
Watch the video to learn how Po-Yen Chen tackles the grand challenge of plastic waste: 🔗 bit.ly/4vveACr
Please join us for the annual CMSE Alumni Brunch & 45th Annual Alumni Celebration on Saturday, April 11, as part of Black Alumni Weekend!
RSVP: umd.events.alumniq.com/go/ba…
Join us for the CMSE Alumni Brunch & 45th Annual Alumni Celebration on Saturday, April 11, as part of Black Alumni Weekend!
In partnership with @ClarkSchool and @CMSEUMD, this gathering brings together alums and friends to network and enjoy brunch: go.umd.edu/29kg
ALT Collage of six photos from the University of Maryland's Black Alumni Weekend