Calling Undergrads! Semester in Biological Discovery (SBD) Applications Due December 15!

 Are you interested in research on biological sciences? The MBL's Semester in Biological Discovery (SBD) has opened their application. It is a 12-week program that provides immersive research experience in biological sciences modeled on the MBL's world-renowned Advanced Research Training Courses. A 9-week program is available for quarter students. Apply today!!

Link to website: https://www.mbl.edu/education/undergraduate-programs/semester-biological-discovery

Where Can Math Skills Take You?

 Tomorrow (11/6) at noon, the University Career Center is hosting a virtual career panel featuring our Math Alumni! 

 We have an outstanding group of panelists eager to share how a "math mindset" has guided their professional journeys. 

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Where Can Math Skills Take You?  Alumni Panel Friday (11/6) at Noon Wondering where math skills can take you after graduation?  Join us this Friday, 11/6, at noon via Zoom for a panel featuring math alumni, including some with double majors, working across a variety of industries who are eager to offer advice to current students on how to navigate their careers! This panel takes place once a year, so make sure you attend to learn about how your math skills can help you in your career journey!

Register Here!

You’ll hear real stories about transitioning from college to the workplace, discover job titles that value math skills, and learn how to position your analytical skills and “math mindset” in a way that appeals to employers.  Bring your questions for our live virtual Q&A.  Panelists include alumni working across the following areas: Director of Actuarial Science (Insurance Industry) Data Visualization Analyst (Consulting)/Former Math Educator (K-12) Exotic Derivatives Analyst (Business/Finance) Operating Executive/Board Member (Business/Finance) Questions? Email cmnscareers@umd.edu. Thank you!

Event Careers with a Math Degree: What's Next? November 6, 2026 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST

Belonging and Community Events

Celebrate First Gen Week November 8 is National First-Generation College Celebration Day! This annual celebration commemorates the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965—landmark legislation that expanded access to higher education for students from historically underrepresented backgrounds. Led by First-Gen Terps, UMD is celebrating with two full weeks of programming from November 2 through November 13! The entire UMD community is invited to join in celebrating the stories, successes and impact of First-Gen Terps. Check out the full First-Gen Week schedule of events and get involved!

OMSE University Partners Program workshop with Education Abroad Join OMSE and Education Abroad to learn how to articulate and market the academics and skills gained through an international education experience to future employers. We will discuss how to display your experiences on your resume and in job interviews. This presentation will be recorded and shared with UMD students. By participating, you consent to the recording of your audio and video. Open to all UMD students! From Passports to Paychecks: Showcasing International Experiences to Future Employers When: Thursday, November 5, 6 PM to 7 PM Where: Zoom Hosted by: The Office of Multi-ethnic Student Education (OMSE) Register for From Passports to Paychecks: Showcasing International Experiences to Future Employers For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact Vivian Tung at upp@umd.edu.

TerrapinSTRONG Tidbits Staff and faculty, TerrapinSTRONG Onboarding set the tone in teaching about the history, resources, and ways to engage in building community upon entering the university. We are now in the process of creating the TerrapinSTRONG Renewal! Now that you've been here, TerrapinSTRONG Renewal will be a way to follow up with how your journey is going and what ways you still plan to infuse TerrapinSTRONG values in your time here.  Your voice can help shape the future of belonging, community, culture, and resources across our university. Stay on the lookout as we'll soon be sending dates to sign up for an upcoming TerrapinSTRONG Renewal focus group to learn what is important to you and should be included in the TerrapinSTRONG Renewal. We hope you'll join and help shape the future!

Pow-Wow Restorative Service Day The Department of Resident Life and Stamp's Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA) are teaming up for a Restorative Service Day at the Baltimore American Indian Center's 50th Annual Pow-Wow! We will arrive early to help the Center set up and prepare the grounds for the Pow-Wow, thus also earning a free entry to a day filled with cultural celebrations, traditional dances, drumming, and great food! Round trip transportation from campus will be provided. BAIC Pow-Wow Restorative Service Day When: Saturday, November 21 (meet at 9 AM) Where: Meet at Stamp; Pow-Wow is at Maryland State Fairgrounds Hosted by: Office of Multicultural Involvement and Community Advocacy (MICA), Department of Resident Life Register for BAIC Pow-Wow Restorative Service Day For access needs, accommodations, and questions, please contact mica-office@umd.edu.

The Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Fellowship

 

The Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative Fellowship

Highlights

The Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative in Advocacy for Children, Youth and Families builds a pipeline of informed, effective advocates to ensure all children are healthy, safe, learning and joyful.

The School of Public Policy and the School of Public Health partner annually to name students as Karabelle Pizzigati fellows. These students have a commitment to a career in children's advocacy. In addition to required coursework, fellows will participate in paid internships. Fellows will work closely with the program director to identify and prepare for an internship opportunity in the children's advocacy field.

This year’s cohort will expand to 10 fellows, giving more University of Maryland students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience advocating for policies that improve the lives of children and families. Deadline to apply is Nov 13, 2026.

Link to landing page

To celebrate a decade of the Karabelle Pizzigati Initiative in Advocacy for Children, Youth and Families, this year’s cohort is expanding to 10 fellows. The fellowship provides University of Maryland students with hands-on experience, executive coaching, and 1-on-1 mentorship to build a pipeline of effective advocates ensuring all children are healthy, safe, learning and joyful.

We encourage students across ALL UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS to apply because impactful advocacy relies on diverse perspectives from policy and public health to STEM, business and the liberal arts.

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!

Presenting at SfN? Take a photo next to your research poster and tag our Instagram account so we can celebrate and share your accomplishments! We hope you leave feeling inspired, encouraged, and proud of all you’ve achieved. ❤️💛

Citizens Police Academy

Applications for the spring 2027 Citizens Police Academy (CPA) class are now being accepted. 

The CPA informs attendees in the daily operations of the University of Maryland Police Department (UMPD) and shares valuable insight between the police department and the community. The Citizens Police Academy is a twelve-week course taught by qualified police instructors. Topics include:

 

• Police Accreditation
• Police Scenario Based Training
• Criminal and Traffic Law
• Traffic Stops
• Driving Under the Influence and Field Sobriety Tests
• Emergency Vehicle Operations
• Defensive Tactics
• Internal Affairs
• Active Threat Mitigation
• Crime Prevention
• Community Relations
• Teddy the Comfort Dog
• Crisis Intervention
• Police Communications
• Implicit Bias
• President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing
• …and more

 

Spring 2027 Class Details

 

Classes will be held at the Police Training and Academy Building, located at 7147 51st Avenue, College Park, MD near the intersection of Campus Drive and 51st Avenue.

 

Classes will be held on Tuesdays, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., from February 2 to April 27, 2027. No class will occur during spring break.

 

To learn more about the CPA and/or to apply, please visit https://go.umd.edu/UMPDCPA

 

If you have any questions about the Citizens Police Academy, you may email cpa@umpd.umd.edu.

 

First Gen Student Highlight

🧠🐢 Meet NEUR First-Gen Terp Laila Carrol  '28! 

An aspiring dentist in the Molecular, Cellular and Physiological Neuroscience track,  Laila hopes to use her understanding of fear circuits and pain pathways to reduce patient anxiety and build trust. She is also proud to have presented her research on medical mistrust at the NBASLH conference in Georgia!

For Laila, being first-gen means opening doors for future generations and creating a legacy through perseverance. 

Read here to learn more about her journey!