Science Journalism in the Age of Misinformation with Karen Kwon

INFO OACES is excited to host Karen Kwon, research and special projects editor at Science News, for a discussion on the impact of AI and mis/disinformation on research and science journalism.  

Please RSVP using this Google Form.

WHEN: Tuesday, March 25, 5-6:30pm

WHERE: ESJ 1215

Light refreshments will be served. 

Karen Kwon is the research and special projects editor at Science News. Previously, she was a associate editor of Optics & Photonics News and a 2020 AAAS Mass Media Fellow at Scientific American. Originally from Seoul, South Korea, she has a Ph.D. in chemistry from Columbia University and a master’s degree in journalism from New York University’s Science, Health and Environmental Reporting Program.

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If you have any questions or concerns please contact Ron Padrón at info-oaces@umd.edu. 

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Undergraduate Neuroscience Fair - Friday, May 1st, 2026

Research is where curiosity meets discovery, and on May 1, 2026, our undergraduate scholars will bring that discovery to life at the Undergraduate Neuroscience Research Fair.

Hosted by the Undergraduate Major in Neuroscience, this event offers students the opportunity to present their research, discuss their findings, and connect with fellow researchers across disciplines. From behavioral neuroscience to molecular pathways, the fair reflects the intellectual range and scientific rigor of our program.

Whether you are presenting your first poster or supporting a colleague, this event is a celebration of inquiry, mentorship, and academic growth. 

Presentation of research awards will be announced after the research fair by email, instagram, blog, and website.  

Poster registration deadline: April 3

Location: BRB Colonnade

Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Register HERE

We look forward to seeing our neuroscience community come together to share, learn, and inspire.

Spring 2026 Financial Wellness Workshop Series- March 10th

 

March - Charge Ahead: A Student’s Guide to Credit & Smart Spending

Learn smart credit habits to build a strong financial future—join us.

Date: Tuesday, March 10th

Time: 5:00–7:00 p.m.

Location: Zoom 

Registration form: 

RSVP now to reserve your spot!

Charge Ahead: A Student’s Guide to Credit & Smart Spending

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NEUR Honors Open House

 

Adele H. Stamp Memorial Award Applications are OPEN

In 1983, the Union at the University of Maryland was named for Adele H. Stamp in honor of her outstanding work as Dean of Women from 1922 to 1960. In recognition of her many contributions to the University community, the Adele H. Stamp Student Union – Center for Campus Life is proud to give an award in her name to the undergraduate or graduate student who has worked to further similar causes. The individual receiving this award must have demonstrated personal commitment to high academic achievement; to provide programs, services or events within the STAMP that help to establish a sense of campus community; and have served as a leader for campus causes or organizations.

 

Criteria for selection includes:

· Affiliation with STAMP or student organizations that use STAMP

· 3.0 GPA for undergraduates or 3.5 GPA for graduates

· Demonstrated leadership skills

· Active involvement in the life of the campus community

The recipient of the award will be recognized at the University Annual Student Leadership Awards Program (May 3rd) with a plaque and a cash prize as well as an inscription of their name on the Wall of Honor located on the first floor off of the main lobby of STAMP.

 

Completed applications must be submitted at the link below no later than March 23, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.

 

 APPLY NOW

Lt. Collins STAMP Gallery Exhibition - Call for Art

In honor of the 10th academic year anniversary of the murder of Lt. Richard W. Collins III, the Bowie State University-University of Maryland Social Justice Alliance invites all students, artists, faculty, staff, and community members across both campuses and beyond to submit original artwork for a commemorative exhibition at the STAMP Gallery.

Rich with Love seeks to honor Lt. Collins’ life and legacy by centering love, humanity, remembrance, and justice. This exhibition creates space for reflection on grief, racial violence, resilience, belonging, and community care - resisting the reduction of Black lives to headlines or statistics.

All artistic forms are welcome, including visual art, photography, film, poetry, music, dance, and performance. Three cash awards will be given. 

Deadline for Submissions (ideas only): May 25, 2026

We invite you to join us in honoring Lt. Collins through art, memory, and collective reflection.

Please help us spread the word!

Learn more: go.umd.edu/art4rich

Interdisciplinary AI summer undergrad research opportunity

TRAILS-SURF is a ten-week full time summer program starting June 1. Students get an $8,000 stipend (but not housing). 

The Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society is excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 TRAILS Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (TRAILS-SURF)!

TRAILS-SURF is a 10-week program running June 1 through August 7, 2026, that brings together an interdisciplinary team of undergraduates to conduct hands-on research on trustworthy artificial intelligence at the University of Maryland in College Park. Fellows receive an $8,000 stipend and have the opportunity to work alongside internationally recognized UMD faculty and graduate student mentors.

This program is open to undergraduates from all majors — not just computer science. If you work with a student who has curiosity and relevant experience in any dimension of trustworthy AI, including law, public policy, social science, design, or data, we hope you'll encourage them to apply.

Applications are due March 27, 2026 (was March 13, 2026)

Apply here: https://go.umd.edu/trails-surf-26