See how #VR and #AI are changing kids' education! UMD researchers are collaborating with Meta to harness the power of #XR in schools. Help shape the future of tech by joining the movement to create ethical standards for inclusive access. #DoGoodUMD brnw.ch/21wIpvl

Join us for the 3rd Annual Mokhtarzada Hatchery Demo Day! 🌟 Meet the next wave of innovators from our 2023-24 startup cohort. Experience live pitches and network with founders and industry leaders. RSVP now: go.umd.edu/DemoDay

Join us in the XR Lab as we put our heads together to work on a variety of XR-related projects and tinkering! All are welcome to come whether you are a veteran tinkerer, or just someone who wants to get started with XR development!

Sharing some moments from the Moving With Screens + Machines Symposium last week! ✨ Huge thanks to UMD TDPS, UMD Immersive Media Design, #ArtsforAll, guest artists & attendees! Join us for a virtual talk with the presenters on 5/10 at 12PM. Register ➡️ a2ru.org/event/moving-w…

Visitors to an African American heritage site in Montgomery County MD Government can now use AR to learn the history of the Black families that lived in a 19th century cabin, thanks to a partnership with a #UMD team. #Juneteenth go.umd.edu/1p38

Honoring Michael Antonov (Michael Antonov), co-founder of Oculus 👉 Meta Quest and a visionary in virtual reality technology. #UMDCS #AlumniHallOfFame

Drumroll, please! @Kermitthefrog is coming to Univ. of Maryland as part of #ARHUDLS on 9/27 at 6 pm! Created by distinguished alum Jim Henson ’60, Kermit is a global icon of kindness and positivity. Join us for an evening of celebration, reflection and song. go.umd.edu/kermit

Step into a virtual reality performance like no other with Ian McDermott from Maryland Arts & Humanities and UMD Science! Using his spatial sequencing synesthesia, he's created a "spacy" video of D.C. band The North Country—an indie-pop journey through cosmic visuals. Check out his work and more

Amitabh Varshney (Amitabh Varshney) is working with Physician Assistant instructors University of Maryland, Baltimore to bring medical training to life in #VirtualReality. Developed Univ. of Maryland's Holocamera studio, the stroke simulation training debuts in classrooms this fall.today.umd.edu/medical-traini…

Check out the latest Discovery District Newsletter: October 2024 - mailchi.mp/umd/discovery-…

Univ. of Maryland Kermit the Frog The Clarice The Muppets Maryland Arts & Humanities Check out this resource that celebrates the life and legacy of Jim Henson at innovate.umd.edu/Hensonday

Maryland is investing in student entrepreneurs through a new state-funded grant program. The USM's Lindsay Ryan spoke to Technical.ly Baltimore about this opportunity, which will award $50K to each of nine student-founded businesses in the Baltimore area in 2025. technical.ly/professional-d…

Wednesday night the Smith School hosted another amazing #CEOatSmith event featuring Brett Schuman, Co-Founder & CEO of Cava. Thank you so much to Brett and his wife, Mary, a Smith alum, for coming!

For the tenth year in a row, #UMD has been recognized as a top 10 university for entrepreneurship by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur! We celebrate equipping and empowering Terps to launch their fearless ideas. #FearlesslyUMD

It’s Kermit the Frog’s 70th birthday! 💚 Beloved alum Jim Henson ’60 brought Kermit to life during his time at UMD. Kermit has hardly aged a bit, and he’s coming home soon to speak at Commencement! 🎓 More ➡️ go.umd.edu/1zdf #Kermencement #KermittheFrogDay #TheMuppets70

.Kermit the Frog delights the crowd at #UMDGrad: “As you prepare to take this big leap into real life, here’s a little advice, if you’re willing to listen to a frog.” #Kermencement 💚

Did you know that the University of Maryland is working towards becoming the "Capital of Quantum"? Univ. of Maryland Dr. Darryll J. Pines coined “the Capital of Quantum” as a geographical call to action, playing on the university’s advantageous location adjacent to Washington, D.C., and

This is a landmark moment for #UMD and the entire state of Maryland. We are proud to work alongside Governor Wes Moore, Microsoft, and our federal partners to drive the next wave of quantum breakthroughs—right here in College Park: go.umd.edu/22ea #QuantumUMD #QWC2025

The University of Maryland (Univ. of Maryland) has been ranked No. 22 on Fast Company and Inc.’s list of 2025 Ignition Schools released on Tuesday, recognizing top colleges making a measurable impact in entrepreneurship and innovation. UMD, which also ranks No. 5 among U.S. public

New Univ. of Maryland research with Google introduces Sensible Agent, a framework that helps AR glasses offer subtle, context-aware assistance without verbal commands. Led by Ruofei Du and @UMDCS Ph.D. student Geonsun Lee, it debuted at #UIST2025. Read more go.umd.edu/Lee10-2025