University of Maryland EDU

Friday, October 16, 2026 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. J.M. Patterson Building Room 3106, 4356 Stadium Dr, College Park, MD 20742 Nicole Hollywood 301 405 3994 nlholly@umd.edu https://forms.gle/EefoBHkbWJQXnZEr5 Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) is a unique major offered in the Clark School of Engineering for students interested in a public-safety-oriented engineering career.

Public Infrastructure in the Dark: The Hidden Reliability Challenge Behind America’s EV Charging Network By Jonathan Shan, Summer 2026 CGS Student Research Assistant, Poolesville High School Public EV charging infrastructure is expanding rapidly across the U.S., but much less is known about what happens to charging stations after they are installed.

Curious about the many ways to build a career addressing climate change and environmental challenges? Join us for a panel featuring alumni working across disciplines and sectors. You’ll hear about the different routes into environmental, climate and sustainability work and discover career possibilities you may not have considered.

October 9, 2026 For Associate Professor Cullen Merritt, a commitment to serving the public good began at home. His parents were both public servants who made time to volunteer in their community and stay involved in his schools. Today, Merritt carries that commitment into his work as a scholar, educator and mentor at the School of Public Policy.

October 1, 2026 The United States seems unusual among wealthy and middle-income countries. It has had consistently high economic growth for the past three decades (the 2008 global financial crisis excepted), yet consistent declines in well-being: in life satisfaction, hope, trust in others, and self-reported health. This pattern runs counter to a core tenet of neoclassical economics: that higher income allows people to achieve higher levels of utility.

September 30, 2026 Scientific assessments play a critical role in synthesizing evidence to support evidence-based decision-making in many sectors and topics.

COLLEGE PARK — The Shirley Povich Center for Sports Journalism at the University of Maryland’s Philip Merrill College of Journalism presents this year's Povich Symposium, featuring Pulitzer Prize-winning sports journalist Pablo Torre and a panel of all-star Merrill College alumni, in honor of the 15th anniversary of the Povich Center. “What Would Shirley Say?

Friday, October 16, 2026 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. In-person, Campus of University of Maryland Aishah Briscoe futureengineer@umd.edu https://go.umd.edu/meet-md-engr Join us for Meet Maryland Engineering, an in-person open house for prospective first-year and transfer students. You'll have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with current engineering students and staff from all of our Clark School departments as well as our Student Affairs and Academic Success Programs.

Friday, October 16, 2026 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. University of Maryland Campus Jen Kuntz 301 405 0315 jakuntz@umd.edu https://go.umd.edu/WIESneakPeek2026 The Women in Engineering (WIE) Program invites prospective first-year and transfer students and a guest to WIE Sneak Peek. Learn more about the WIE Program, hear from current WIE students, and explore the opportunities and community available as you imagine your future as a Maryland Engineer. All prospective students are welcome.

Date: October 14, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Zoom Interested in working in the Maryland General Assembly? Join Career Services for a virtual information session to learn about the Maryland Legislative Fellows Program. Since 2020, the program has placed graduate students in Annapolis for the full legislative session.