Paint Your Peace: Coping with ARTiculate Narratives and Mindfulness

Paint Your Peace: Coping with ARTiculate Narratives and Mindfulness

Friday, May 1 | 2-4PM

Stamp Studio A

Create. Breathe. Reset.

Finals season approaching? Take a mindful pause and recharge through creativity. Engage in a hands-on workshop where art meets self-care.

Join the UMD Stamp Gallery, Studio A, and the ARTiculate Narratives Project to learn about the transformative power of art for mindful self-expression. Hear from the founder of the ARTiculate Narratives Project as she shares remarkable artwork and inspiring narratives from Kenyan artists and Indian children with neurodisabilities—pieces which will be featured in the Stamp Gallery’s summer exhibition.

Explore the power of art for mindful self-expression.
 Witness remarkable artwork that will be featured in the Stamp Gallery’s summer exhibition.
 Create your own piece of meditative art in Studio A—no experience needed!

Whether you are overwhelmed by finals or just want a creative break, come breathe, paint, and reconnect with yourself and the community. All materials provided.

Supported by Arts for All, a Do Good Mini Grant, Pepsi, and Stamp Programs. Register HERE to reserve your spot.

Neuroethics lecture, April 23, 2026: Dr. Sara Goering, University of Washington on Ethics Integration in Neuroscience and Neural Engineering

 We're thrilled to invite you for a neuroethics lecture for our NSF-funded project,  EFRI BEGIN OI: Spatiotemporal Learning in 3D Neuronal Organoids.

Dr. Sara Goering of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington will discuss "Responsible Research and Innovation in Neuroscience and Neural Engineering:
How does ethics integration work?"

April 23, 2026, 5:30 pm EDT
Zoom address: https://umd.zoom.us/j/5562865397?omn=94116021445 

Abstract: In this talk, I start by framing the reasons for funding ethics and social science integration in large-scale neuroscience and neural engineering projects. Then I offer brief reports from two empirical studies about ethics integration efforts, sharing perspectives from neuroscientists as well as ethicists. At the end, I share a few tentative recommendations regarding how to set up successful integration efforts.

Bio: Sara Goering is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Washington, Seattle, with appointments in the Program on Ethics, Disability Studies Program, and Department of Bioethics & Humanities. Most of her work is at the intersection of neuroethics, feminist philosophy, and philosophy of disability. For years, she organized and co-led the ethics thrust at the NSF-funded Center for Neurotechnology. With colleague Eran Klein, she runs the UW Neuroethics Research Group which mainly focuses on ethical issues related to early-phase, implantable neural device studies in humans. Their current NIH R01 is Caring for BRAIN Pioneers (R01MH130457).

Did you hear? DOTS Shuttle-UM is redesigning the campus bus network!

 Route Reset aims to align Shuttle-UM service with how people travel today and with regional public transit. Take the 5-minute survey by May 5 to help shape future routes, and you can enter to win: 

• Apple Airpods

• $150 at the University Book Center

• A Summer Break Blind Box

Alumni Student highlights: LANI TRAN

 

Spotlight flyer featuring Lani Tran, University of Maryland alumna with degrees in Neuroscience and Philosophy, recognized as a recipient of the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and now pursuing graduate study at the University of Pennsylvania.

Study Abroad Mini Fair

 

Planning to study abroad in 2027? Attend the Study Abroad Mini Fair on May 5 to explore programs for Winter, Spring and Spring Break and get guidance on starting your application. Meet advisors, compare options, attend info sessions and learn how to take your next step.

📅 May 5, 2026 | 📍 Adele H. Stamp Student Union | 🔗 go.umd.edu/minifair

AIM Research & Learning Symposium

 

There is still time to register for the AIM Research & Learning Symposium on Tuesday, May 5!

Time: 9:30 am - 4:00pm

Location: Stamp Student Union

Experience the full breadth of AI work happening across campus: This year’s symposium will feature more than 40 interdisciplinary AI research posters from undergraduate and graduate researchers, as well as faculty representing a wide range of fields across the university.

• Engage with distinguished speakers and timely conversations: The day will include keynote talks, AIM faculty affiliate presentations, and distinctive panel conversations exploring how artificial intelligence is shaping research, learning, and society.
• Connect across disciplines: The symposium is designed as a space for meaningful exchange—bringing together researchers, educators, students, and practitioners whose work reflects the many directions AI is moving across our university community. 

We would be delighted to welcome members of the broader university community for what promises to be a thoughtful and energizing day of exchange. 

Here, we lead Fearlessly Forward. Together, we go Fearlessly Forward. 

Complete your registration today and join us for a day of ideas, dialogue, and discovery!! 

UMD graduating seniors, unsure of your next steps this summer? Sign up for our workshop to jumpstart your career.

 

Join the University Career Center for a workshop designed for graduating seniors. This session will provide essential strategies for managing your job search in today's competitive market. You will gain insights into effective application techniques, learn how to leverage networking opportunities, and receive guidance from experienced career advisors to help you develop a successful job search strategy.

Whether you are targeting a specific industry or exploring various opportunities, this workshop will equip you with the tools and knowledge to succeed. Be ready to share your experiences, engage with peers, and collaborate. Take this opportunity to enhance your career readiness and transition smoothly from university to the professional world.

Learn more at go.umd.edu/jumpstartsearch26

Our career services staff will host the Jumpstart Your Job Search Workshop to support seniors seeking job assistance. Sessions are offered on multiple dates throughout the semester.

Dates:

• April 17, In-Person @ the University Career Center | Hornbake Southwing 3135 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm
• May 1, In-Person @ the University Career Center | Hornbake Southwing 3135 - 12 pm - 1:30 pm
• June 3, Virtual, 12 pm - 1 pm
• July 16, Virtual, 12 pm - 1 pm