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The Women in Engineering (WIE) Program hosts opportunities for middle and high school students to be inspired and explore engineering. Our programs are open to all students. This newsletter highlights our upcoming program information as well as other opportunities to engage with engineering and STEM at the University of Maryland.
WIE Appy Hour: Tips for applying to Maryland Engineering
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:00-7:00 PM ET
Virtual via Zoom
WIE Program staff and current Maryland Engineering students will share tips for preparing your college application to the University of Maryland and the A. James Clark School of Engineering. Join us for an overview of the application process and bring your questions. Registration is required. Register here
WIE are Makers - Workshop for 7th-12th Graders
Saturday, October 25, 2025, 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM ET
University of Maryland College Park campus
Cost: $25 per person *
Experience Maryland Engineering and light up your creativity with WIE are Makers! This workshop for 7th-12th graders, guided by current Maryland Engineering students, introduces participants to simple and parallel circuits as they create light up works of art with paper circuits. Registration is required. Register here
*Financial assistance is available. Email wie@umd.edu for information.
Maryland Engineering Information Sessions
Interested in learning more about the A. James Clark School of Engineering? Check out these additional information sessions!
The A. James Clark School of Engineering offers virtual information sessions and in-person facilities tours. Learn more at the Clark School of Engineering prospective student website.
Save the Date for Meet Maryland Engineering - Friday, October 17, 2025
Save the date for Meet Maryland Engineering, an in-person open house for prospective first-year and transfer students, where you'll have the opportunity to speak with current engineering students and staff from all of our Clark School departments as well as our Student Affairs and Academic Success Programs. Learn more about joining the Clark School, our majors, student support programs, scholarships, and student life.
Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) Information Sessions
Thursday, September 25, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET (virtual)
Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET (virtual)
Friday, October 17, 2025, 1:00-3:00 PM ET (on-campus)
Wednesday, October 29, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET (virtual)
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 5:00 - 6:00 PM ET (virtual)
Wednesday, December 10, 2025, 7:00 - 8:00 PM ET (virtual)
Join the UMD Department of Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) for a FPE information session this fall to see if FPE could be the major and career path for you! Registration is required. Register here.
Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) Information Events
Virtual Q&A with current MSE students
Tuesday, September 30, 2025, 6:30 - 7:30 PM ET (Virtual)
Join our current Materials Science and Engineering students as they discuss their experiences inside and outside the classroom, and bring your questions. Registration is required. Learn more and register here.
Materials Science & Engineering Department Open House (in person)
Saturday, October 18, 2025, 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM ET (Kim Engineering Building, Room 1110)
Please join the Materials Science and Engineering Department for an in-person information session. The session will include an overview of our major and research opportunities. Speak with faculty and staff within the department who will be able to answer your questions. Registration is required. Learn more and register here.
University of Maryland Information Sessions
There are a variety of options for you to visit the University of Maryland and experience campus for yourself. Learn about ways to visit UMD at https://admissions.umd.edu/visit.
UMD Fall Open House
Monday, September 29, 2025, 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions invites prospective students and their families (up to 3 guests) to our Fall Open House on September 29, 2025! Join us for a fun-filled day where you can learn about the admission process, connect with academic departments,enjoy a lively student-led campus tour, explore student activities, campus resources and more. You can build the day around your own unique interests! Registration is required. Learn more and register at https://admissions.umd.edu/page/fall-openhouse.
Other STEM opportunities at the University of Maryland
SECURE IT Cybersecurity Workshops
Monthly workshops on Saturdays from 12 - 2 PM at the University of Maryland
Cost: $25 per workshop - $200 for the full series
The SECURE IT Cybersecurity workshop series for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders introduces students to the strategies and techniques to defeat cyberattacks, secure networks, and protect sensitive data. Participants will delve into ethical hacking, encryption, and cybersecurity careers and will be instructed by current UMD students. Registration is required. Learn more and register at https://go.umd.edu/SecureIT2526. Contact lschrott@umd.edu with any questions.
Dates and Topics:
September 20, 2025 - Adversarial Thinking with Game Theory
October 18, 2025 - Cryptography
November 15, 2025 - System & Linux Intro
December 6, 2025 - Capture the Flag
January 31, 2026 - Social Media Literacy
February 21, 2026 - Censorship + Privacy
March 21, 2026 - Deep fakes + AI Generated Information
April 18, 2026 - Wrap-Up
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