I chose UMD for multiple reasons: its excellent Mechanical Engineering program, its proximity to Washington, DC, and the uplifting campus wide event, Maryland Day. When I first attended Maryland Day in high school, I was captivated by the pride and passion these students expressed. They showcased the multitude of resources and valuable opportunities UMD offers, such as the exceptional research experiences, hands-on class projects, and the strong sense of community. One memorable moment at Maryland Day was visiting the Clark School tables where I was greeted with open arms and even challenged to build a pasta and marshmallow structure to uphold a bucket full of pennies. I knew from that moment that UMD was going to be my new home- a place where I would grow and one day inspire future Clark students with that same passion.

 

HNUH218C: Globalizing the American Revolution was a great class that gave me an interdisciplinary perspective to my studies. It allowed me to see the bigger picture to the historical realm of the world and gave me a refreshing break from my math-and-science-heavy course load. Not only was the story-telling lecture style engaging, but I appreciated the opportunity to collaborate with peers outside of the engineering discipline.

 

ENME272: Introduction to Computer Aided Design

 

MATH241: Calculus III

 

The Mechanical Contractors Association (MCA) UMD Student Chapter
Undergraduate Research at the CITY@UMD Laboratory
University Honors
Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

 

Maryland Day!

 

Being a part of the City@UMD Research Laboratory, allowed me to see a new side to the mechanical engineering department. As a research assistant, I helped calibrate C02 devices for ventilation data analysis that is linked to influenza transmission in dormitories. The research was conducted using UMD residence halls, which made this experience impactful as I was actively contributing to studies that could help make living on campus healthier and safer.

 

With the help of the valuable resources offered by UMD Career Services, I was able to land an internship with the Naval Surface Warfare Center, which allowed me to gain hands-on experience with acoustic sensors for Navy submarines!