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 The Clark School of Engineering is home to many unique programs that provide students opportunities outside of the classroom. These include participation in cutting-edge research, working with other students to develop and build a new company, tackling real-world engineering problems and providing technical expertise in developing countries around the world. Here is a sampling of some of our distinctive and innovative programs:
ASPIRE
To prepare students for outstanding careers in engineering, the Clark School's Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute (MTECH) has created the ASPIRE program. ASPIRE broadens the educational experience of undergraduate engineering students through direct involvement in real-world engineering projects.
Center for Minorities in Science & Engineering
The center provides academic support services and outreach programs to recruit, retain and graduate African-American, Hispanic-American and Native-American engineering students.
Engineering Co-op & Career Services
The Clark School's cooperative education and internship programs are true partnerships between the schooland the world of work. Our programs give students practical experience in industry or government, a blend of theory and application, and new skills and knowledge. They also provide competitive salaries, travel opportunities, a confidence boost and understanding of what to expect in a job, career and life.
Gemstone
Honors students with varied interests and majors are invited to participate in Gemstone, a unique program that integrates technological and social issues into team research projects guided by a faculty mentor and spanning all four undergraduate years.
Students in the Hinman CEOs program focus on product
development research and the creation of business plans. Some students have actually
launched their own companies through the university’s
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Hinman CEOs
Hinman CEOs is a living/learning
program offered to undergraduate students who have demonstrated interest and potential strength in entrepreneurial ventures.
An award-winning, joint effort of the A. James Clark School of Engineering and the Robert H. Smith School of Business,
Hinman CEOs encourages the participation of students from a broad range of academic disciplines and from diverse and under-represented groups.
A select group of engineering freshmen are invited to join Inventis, a small community of talented students that are mentored by our faculty. The academy features special academic and professional development programs that prepare students for leadership positions in research, teaching and industry.
Engineering Honors Programs broaden and intensify our best students' academic experiences by deepening each student's involvement in all aspects of the learning process. The aerospace engineering, electrical and computer engineering and mechanical engineering departments offer honors programs as well as the Clark School's Engineering Honors Program .
MERIT
The Clark School's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with support from the National Science Foundation and the Army Research Laboratory, offers exciting research opportunities for undergraduate students through the Maryland Engineering Research Internship Teams. MERIT focuses on computer engineering and microelectronics, combineing cutting-edge, team-based research with technical and educational seminars.
QUEST Program
The University of Maryland's Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams Program (QUEST) brings together high-achieving students to solve participating companies' quality problems using the Six Sigma system. QUEST is a collaborative team-based program led by an interdisciplinary faculty from the Robert H. Smith School of Business and the A. James Clark School of Engineering. QUEST admits students from those schools as well as the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Physical Sciences.
Student Societies
The Clark School of supports more than 30 active student societies,
such as the Engineering Student Council, departmental honor and professional societies and special interest organizations.
Study Abroad Programs
Students may elect to study abroad for one semester or two and also to work abroad for a summer or semester. At present, students can study or work abroad in many countries around the world including areas of Europe, Asia and North America. Some study/work abroad programs require fluency in the native language, while other programs offer courses or work opportunities in English.
Women in Engineering Program (WIE)
WIE is dedicated to the recruitment and retention of women engineering students at the pre-college, undergraduate and graduate levels. |
