iSTEM@UMD is a program designed to impact all learners in the Clark School through intentionally designed faculty training. Our faculty training program is designed to strengthen teaching and learning in the Clark School through the iSTEM Practitioner and iSTEM Fellows Programs.
Practioners Fellows
Engineering needs people who approach complex problems differently. Students navigating ADHD or executive function challenges often bring exceptional creativity and persistence to the discipline. How we design our courses can open doors for these thinkers or quietly close them.
The iSTEM Practitioner Program empowers faculty at the A. James Clark School of Engineering to bring neuroinclusive teaching into their courses through small, targeted adjustments.
iSTEM@UMD is a partnership between Maryland Engineering, the College of Behavioral & Social Sciences, and the Provost's Office designed to inspire passion and enhance the success of unconventional engineering learners.
Designed for flexibility, this self-paced professional development path delivers high-impact strategies that result in more engaged students, streamlined course logistics, and learning environments that work better for everyone.
Enroll in the First Learning Module
To earn the iSTEM Practitioner credential and stipend, complete three core foundational learning modules and submit one applied teaching artifact.
Enroll in the First Learning Module
Join a dedicated cohort of Clark School colleagues to pioneer neuroinclusive teaching practices in engineering. As an iSTEM Fellow, you will participate in a guided Faculty Learning Community (FLC) paired with personalized instructional design support to refine your courses and empower all learners.
Part of a national network of universities, iSTEM@UMD provides the structure, peer feedback, and 1:1 expert guidance necessary to make meaningful teaching adjustments that save administrative time and boost student persistence.