Tuesday, November 3, 2026

SfN Conference

🧠🐢 Sending our Neuroscience Terps a wonderful experience at SfN! Congratulations on this exciting opportunity to share their research and connect with the neuroscience community. We’re proud of your hard work and look forward to cheering you on! 



Exelon shuttle, all majors welcome!

Join us for the Center for Energy Workforce Development (CEWD) conference at the Gaylord Hotel at National Harbor!

Exelon is sponsoring a bus to take 12 students to the Center for Energy Workforce Development conference on 11/18 from 1-5 pm at the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor. 

Business, tech, sustainability student are all eligible to apply - deadline Nov 6! Exelon will review applications and selected students will be notified by Nov 12, and will need to confirm participation by Nov 16. 

If you confirm attendance, please follow through - as you will be taking a seat that cannot be transferred if you cancel after the 16th or are a no-show.

The bus will pick students up at UMD at 11:00 am at Mowatt Garage, and return them to campus by about 6:30 pm, depending on traffic. Details will be provided upon selection.

For descriptions of the sessions students will attend from 1 to 5 pm at the conference, scroll to 11/18, 1 pm on this SCHEDULE LINK.

CEWD's Get Into Energy is an excellent additional resource to explore careers in the energy field, and it also includes a jobs board.

Monday, November 2, 2026

UM Scholars UMSOM Summer Research Info Sessions

 Are you currently a sophomore or a junior looking for a biomedical, clinical, translational, or epidemiological research opportunity for the summer of 2027? 

Unsure of what programs are available for undergraduates? 

Don't know how to start the application process? 

Join the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) for an Information Session on the UM Scholars at the University of Maryland School of Medicine (UMSOM) program for the summer of 2027! 

The UM Scholars at UMSOM summer program provides current UMD (UMCP) sophomores and juniors with the opportunity to join summer research projects led by faculty experts at the School of Medicine at the UMB campus in Baltimore city.   

In this info session (details below), we will provide you with background information about the program, eligibility requirements, and the overall application process.  

There will also be a panel discussion with students who participated in the UM Scholars program this past summer (2026). They will share their experiences from the summer and answer any questions you may have. 

Register Now! 

UM Scholars at UMSOM – Summer 2027 Research Info Session & Panel 

Date: Wednesday, November 11th, 2026 

Time: 5:30-7:00 PM 

Location: Adele H. Stamp Student Union, Grand Ballroom Lounge  

See the Program Flyer for event information, history, successes, and milestones. 

If you plan to attend this info session, please RSVP by November 9th.  

For more information about the UM Scholars Summer Research Program, please review our Program Flyer or contact StudentResearch@som.umaryland.edu.  

Careers in Food Science Event!


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Turn your STEM degree into a Career in Food Science!

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Careers in Food Science
November 2, 2026 • 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm EST
 

Wondering how your lab skills, chemistry background, or biology knowledge can translate to the real world? Join us tonight for a career panel featuring scientists from McCormick & Company, Theiagen Genomics, and the FDA!

Discover how food science professionals apply chemistry, microbiology, and research to product development, food safety, and sustainability. Get expert advice, hear about real-world career paths, and ask questions during our live Q&A. 

The food science community is incredibly welcoming and enthusiastic about mentoring students. This is an awesome opportunity to learn about career paths and build up your network!

When: Tonight, Nov 2 | 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Where: University Career Center (Hornbake Library, South Wing 3135)

Questions? Email career advisors for CMNS at cmnscareers@umd.edu


Panelists include:

  • Dr. Julie Haendiges, Public Health Team Lead with Theiagen Genomics
  • Dr. Laura Markley, Toxicologist, Risk Assessor with FDA, Human Food Program
  • Michael Petrone, Principal Scientist with McCormick & Co.

Celebrating Our First-Gen NEUR Terps: November 2–6

 

The Undergraduate Neuroscience Program invites you to celebrate our first-generation students and the experiences, strengths, and accomplishments they bring to our community.

Throughout the week, enjoy candy treats, create neuroscience-inspired pipe-cleaner designs, read student spotlights on our digital platforms, and connect over popcorn with fellow students and the advising team. Wrap up the week by sharing a point of pride, words of encouragement, advice, or a resource to support other first-gen Terps.

Visit the NEUR suite for in-person activities and see the flyer for daily times. All members of our neuroscience community are welcome to join us in recognizing and supporting our first-gen students!


Winter Course Offering - AIME298B


 

Friday, October 30, 2026

QUEST November Information Sessions

 

Interested in Applying for the QUEST Honors Program? Attend an Info Session in November!

Attention freshmen in the Clark School of Engineering, Smith School of Business, and CMNS! The QUEST Honors Program is holding three information sessions for prospective students on the following dates:

  • Tuesday, November 3rd, 6-7 PM: IRB 0324
  • Wednesday, November 11th, 6-7 PM: AJC 1101
  • Thursday, November 12th, 6-7 PM: ESJ 0202

If you are interested in applying to QUEST, we encourage you to attend an info session so you can learn more about the program!


About QUEST


QUEST is a 3-year honors program featuring 5 courses where students work in teams to solve problems for real world clients. Freshmen graduating in Fall 2029 or later who are enrolled in Clark, Smith, or CMNS are eligible to apply. Applications will open in mid-December.


To learn more about QUEST, please visit us at go.umd.edu/quest or reach out to questhonors@umd.edu with any questions. Additionally, you can join our prospective student email list at go.umd.edu/quest2026 to receive important updates about the application process.