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ClarkLEADERS are current sophomore, junior, and senior engineering students who help welcome the new class of Maryland Engineers! Through our one-day ClarkLEAD welcome event, ClarkLEADERS play a big role in facilitating activities to help new students develop leadership skills, the ability to work effectively in a team, and support them in finding community within the college.

Are you interested in gaining leadership experience? Introducing new students to Maryland Engineering? Learn more about becoming a facilitator for ClarkLEAD below!

2026 ClarkLEADERS will be helping welcome the new class of Maryland Engineers on Sunday, August 30 at ClarkLEAD for first-year students!

ClarkLEAD is an all-day event, please make sure you are available for the entirety of the event. 

ClarkLEADER Applications are now OPEN!

Deadline to apply: July 13th

Apply here to be a ClarkLEADER.

The goal of ClarkLEAD is to foster an engineering community that is united, thoughtful, safe, inclusive, accountable, empowered, and open to growth in order to Mpact society. The weekend prior to the beginning of the semester, new first-year and transfer students will gather to participate in large- and small-group activities with these learning objectives: 

  • Begin to develop a sense of connectedness to their peers and the Clark School community.
  • Identify strategies to facilitate respectful and inclusive learning environments.
  • Learn to articulate and capitalize on individual strengths and productively apply them in team settings.

ClarkLEADERS have an important role in shaping the Maryland Engineering community. You will have the chance to:

  • Introduce new students to Maryland Engineering by sharing your experiences.
  • Guide them through interactive activities and discussions about identity, teamwork and collaboration, and applying strengths.
  • Receive training (online and face-to-face) from ClarkLEAD staff on the topics to be covered and strategies for facilitating group activities.
  • Build skills you can then use to succeed in your classes, work place, and community.
  • Meet Maryland Engineering alumni and hear their experiences post graduation
  • Commitment and active participation in all ClarkLEAD in-person and virtual trainings and events. 
  • Regular communication with the ClarkLEAD planning Coordinators.
  • Willingness to engage in impactful conversations with fellow ClarkLEADERS and new students.
  • An open and curious mindset.

Asynchronous Training: Complete a short online training module through ELMS that includes topics on leadership, identity, inclusive teams, and facilitation skills. (~3 hours)

In-person training: Attend ONE in-person training in August where we run through all of the activities and discussions you will be helping facilitate at ClarkLEAD. This is required for new and returning ClarkLEADERS.  (3 hours and food will be provided)

  • Thursday, August 27 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday, August 29 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

ClarkLEAD Welcome Details:

  • ClarkLEAD Welcome: Sunday, August 30
    • Times, TBD

Employers seek new hires with some of these skills that you will practice both during ClarkLEADER training and on the day of the event.

  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
  • Oral/Written Communication
  • Teamwork/Collaboration
  • Global/Intercultural Fluency
  • Professionalism/Work Ethic
  • Leadership

Meet a few of our ClarkLEADERS!

 

Mike O'Neill

Mike O'Neill is an accomplished engineering student who will serve as a ClarkLEADER for the third time this fall. Mike is a 5th year Mechanical Engineering B.S./M.S. student with minors in Global Engineering Leadership and General Business. He is an active student leader as a Clark Scholar, member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers and Society of Manufacturing Engineers, and a ClarkLEADER.

He serves as an Advanced Keystone Teaching Fellow, a Study Abroad and Clark School Ambassador, and a Technical Supervisor at Terrapin Works. Mike has conducted research in the Space Power and Propulsion Laboratory and MIRAGE Labs and completed internships and co-ops with NASA, Stoke Space, and The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company. He has participated in three study abroad programs.


He enjoys reading, traveling, video games, and spending time outdoors.

Mike O'Neill

Mikaela Campos

Mikaela Campos is a passionate junior Fire Protect Engineering student who will serve as a ClarkLEADER for her second time this fall. She is involved in Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Incorporated, which empowers Latina women to build community and reach educational and professional goals, and has empowered women of many races and ethnicities to become leaders. This will be her second year serving as a ClarkLEADER.

Outside of Engineering, Mikaela enjoys building Legos, completing puzzles, and listening to music in her free time.

Mikaela Campos

Kaitlyn Mathew

Kaitlyn Mathew is a junior in Computer Engineering with a minor in General Business and we are excited to welcome her back to serve as a ClarkLEADER for a second year! She is involved with Women In Engineering, Engineering Honors, and Society of Women Engineers. She is also part of the Vertically Integrated Projects Beyond Co-Intelligence research team which explores the construction of high-performing human-AI teams.

Kaitlyn Mathew

Mohamed Abumoussa

Mohamed Abumoussa is a senior double-majoring in mechanical engineering and computer engineering with minors in Robotics and Autonomous Systems. This will be his second year as a ClarkLEADER. Mohamed is involved with the Egyptian Student Association, Terps Racing, and the Bridge Program for Scientists and Engineers. He enjoys going to the gym, rock climbing, and reading.

Mohamed Abumoussa

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