Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering

The future of AI isn’t just coming—it’s happening next week in DC. Are you ready to see how Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering (MAGE) is shaping the next generation of AI leaders? Join us at the AI+ Expo presented by SCSP! Whether you’re looking to advance your career, pivot into the world of machine learning, or explore our cutting-edge Master of Engineering and Graduate Certificates in Engineering programs, we want to meet you. 📍 Find us at Booth #742 🗓️ May 7-8, 2024 🏢 Walter E. Washington Convention Center | Washington, DC 🔗 Register to attend for FREE: https://expo.scsp.ai/ Stop by to chat with our team about how a degree from the University of Maryland can help you lead in the age of AI. #UMD #MAGE #AIPlusExpo #EngineeringYourFuture #ArtificialIntelligence #UMDengineering #WashingtonDC

Graduating in Spring 2026? Take the next step in your career with a Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering program at the University of Maryland. For the entire month of May, we’re offering a $75 application fee waiver to help Spring 2026 graduates take the next step toward their future. This opportunity is available to any Spring 2026 graduate from any institution. To be eligible for MAGE programs, applicants must: ➡️Hold (or be completing) a degree in a STEM field ➡️Have a minimum 3.0 GPA ➡️Meet any program-specific prerequisites (see website for details) To request a fee waiver, visit mage.umd.edu/appfeewaiver and upload a copy of your unofficial transcript showing you are in your final semester. #UMDGrad

Next month, Sumiran Jaiswal will walk across the stage to receive his M.Eng. in Software Engineering and a GCEN in Cloud Engineering, but the impact he’s left on the University of Maryland campus will be felt long after graduation. Sumiran didn't just come to MAGE to earn a degree; he came to master the "how" and "why" behind resilient systems. By combining software development with cloud infrastructure, he built a technical foundation that allowed him to bridge the gap between academic theory and industry application. Whether he was serving as a teaching assistant for Cloud Security or a grader for Secure Coding, Sumiran spent his time at UMD championing a "secure-by-design" philosophy, proving that security isn't just an add-on—it’s the bedrock of good engineering. That mindset carried him far beyond the classroom. From mentoring 735 members of the Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) to securing a worldwide rank in the TCS CodeVita competition, Sumiran has consistently thrived in high-stakes environments. Working alongside his MAGE peers, he competed with team CAMcogni to take first place at Georgia Tech and joined forces with team QuanTerp to secure the "Best Digital Forensic Hack" at Bitcamp 2026. Most recently, he found success with team Testudo Tours at the BigThinkAI x WorldLabs hackathon—a streak of achievements he attributes to the "competitive edge" and hands-on cloud provisioning skills he honed through his MAGE coursework. After a successful internship at John Consulting, Sumiran is ready to take his momentum into the professional world as a Cloud Engineer. His parting advice to fellow Terps? "Step outside the classroom and build things that break." We’re incredibly proud of Sumiran’s journey and the leadership he’s shown within our community. Read more about his story and his advice for future engineers at https://lnkd.in/eUwgScBt #MarylandEngineering #SoftwareEngineering #StudentSpotlight #UMDGrad #Bitcamp2026

Join the A. James Clark School of Engineering for the Greater D.C. Engineering Alumni & Friends Reception on May 12 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Woodmont Country Club. The evening will feature a conversation between Jim Smith, Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics, and Dean Samuel Graham. Together, they will explore how Maryland Athletics and the Clark School are aligned in developing leaders through discipline, teamwork, and high-performance environments. This is shaping up to be a not-to-miss gathering of alumni, partners, and friends—an opportunity to reconnect, expand your network, and engage with the momentum across the University of Maryland. Register online: https://lnkd.in/ehyezE8D

Last week, a group of Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering students visited the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Headquarters in Gaithersburg, MD. The site visit was hosted by MAGE faculty member Zeid Kootbally, and included hands-on visits to the following labs: ➡️ Performance of Human-Robot Interaction, presented by Jeremy Marvel; ➡️ Grasping, Manipulation, and Contact Safety Performance of Robotic Systems, presented by Kenny Kimble; ➡️ Exoskeletons and Exosuits Research and Standard Test Methods, presented by Ben Beiter; ➡️ Agility Performance of Robotic Systems, presented by Anthony Downs; ➡️ Embodied AI and Data Generation for Robotics, presented by Pavel Pilptchak; and ➡️ Measurement Science for Automated Vehicles, presented by Zeid Kootbally. The students were able to experience autonomous robotics research and advancements in action, ask questions about the current state and future of the industry, and network with NIST engineers excelling in engineering roles that aligned with their career aspirations. #MarylandEngineering #MAGESiteVisit #NIST

Explore campus and take part in hundreds of free activities at #MarylandDay Saturday, April 25 from 10AM - 4PM. Check out marylandday.umd.edu to learn more.

The Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) is hosting their inaugural AIM Research & Learning Symposium on Tuesday, May 5. The all-day, campus-wide gathering celebrates interdisciplinary AI innovation in teaching and scholarship at the University of Maryland, with world-renowned AI leaders, invited talks, poster sessions, and collaborative networking. Learn more and register at go.umd.edu/symposium-26

Are you a UMD student thinking about graduate school? Learn about Maryland Applied Graduate Engineering's coursework-based curriculum and flexible program options; no thesis or research required. Register for our UMD Undergraduate Student Virtual Open House on April 27 at 5:00PM to learn more. Register at mage.umd.edu/open-house

We're over the moon to announce that aerospace engineering alumna, and Nasa astronaut, Jeanette Epps M.S. '94, Ph.D. '00 will be the University of Maryland's Spring 2026 commencement speaker. As the Artemis II missions sends humans into space further than ever before, the Clark School is excited to welcome Jeanette back to UMD, where part of her stellar journey began. She has served as a flight engineer on the International Space Station for an eight-month mission in 2024, contributing to numerous groundbreaking scientific research projects. “My time as a Terp helped shape my path," said Epps. "And I look forward to celebrating this year’s graduating class as they take their next steps toward making an impact in the world and, maybe, beyond." https://lnkd.in/eGZvbJPG #AstroEpps #SpaceTerps #TerpsinSpace #AdAstra #UMDGrad

Tomorrow, April 9 is the Inaugural Engineering Futures Colloquium Series (Sponsored by HII) Lecture. Dr. Peter Stone (Truchard Foundation Chair in Computer Science, University of Texas at Austin) will be discussing the shift from "how" to "what" when it comes to training autonomous systems powered by machine learning. Join us in the A.V. Williams Building (Room 2460) on Thursday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m. Learn more and register at https://lnkd.in/eA_fQFHe