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It’s that time of the year to help the Post to find students to participate in the VFW Youth Scholarship Awards Programs.
Please share this information with your family and friends to let them know about these opportunities. All entries must be received by the Post on or before October 31st. Please don’t hesitate to contact Willie Evans, willieevans@comcast.net, if you have any questions.
TERP Marketplace
The Dingman-Lamone Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Maryland invites educators, parents, and students—especially those passionate about business and innovation—to our Terp Marketplace event on Tuesday, November 11th at 12:00 - 2:00 PM at the Robert H. Smith School of Business. Ranked No. 5 overall for undergraduate entrepreneurship by The Princeton Review, UMD is the hub for entrepreneurial growth and development.
Terp Marketplace (sneak peek here) is a lively pop-up event where University of Maryland student entrepreneurs showcase their services and sell their products. It’s free to attend, and a great opportunity to see entrepreneurship in action, support student businesses, and connect with the startup community.
Women in Engineering (WIE) Program
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.
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.
Fire Protection Engineering (FPE) Information Sessions
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.
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.
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:
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
The College Park Youth Band (CPYB) is now accepting musicians for the 2025-26 school year. CPYB is for students who have been playing for at least 2 years on their instrument. Instruments are not provided; children are expected to have their own instruments to participate in the ensemble.
You can register here.
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