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Ian McDermott ‘12, now a technician and instructor at UMD’s Immersive Media Design program, had a vision: Immersive 3D music videos in a virtual reality space.
Using new technologies and spatial cameras, McDermott has created a new and unique digital experience. Check out an exhibition of his team’s projects at this week’s NextNOW Fest.
Read more: go.umd.edu/1r19
A New Kind of Music Video: Ian McDermott | Peer Review Profiles
Ian McDermott ‘12, now a technician and instructor at UMD’s Immersive Media Design program, had a vision: Immersive 3D music videos in a virtual reality space.
Using new technologies and spatial cameras, McDermott has created a new and unique digital experience. Check out an exhibition of his team’s projects at this week’s NextNOW Fest.
Read more: go.umd.edu/1r19
College Colors Day 2024
Congrats to junior Kinesiology major Mia, who won our #CollegeColorsDay $500 Under Armour shopping spree! By the end, Mia had a whole new wardrobe filled with Terrapin pride.
Shop all Terps gear to start the year: go.umd.edu/1qtd
Good luck to UMD student Jessica Stevens ‘24, competing in trampoline gymnastics tomorrow for Team USA at the 2024 Summer Olympics. We can’t wait to watch you soar! Watch her story ➡ go.umd.edu/1pwx
Leaping to the Olympics: Jessica Stevens | Peer Review Profiles
UMD student Jessica Stevens ‘24 is in Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics where she’ll be the sole woman representing Team USA in trampoline gymnastics!
Ellicott City-born and majoring in criminology and criminal justice, Stevens went from bouncing off the walls as a child to donning the red, white and blue for Team USA. Now she’s looking forward to leaping to the top of the podium!
More ➡️ go.umd.edu/1ppz
2024 Commencement Recap
Our Terp graduates are off to change the world and achieve great things 💛
Remember #UMDgrad speaker Governor Wes Moore's wise advice: "Choose tough. Because when you choose tough, that’s when you figure out how to take on whatever life throws at you."
Watch the full ceremony ➡ go.umd.edu/44VWEV2
Good Luck from Testudo
Rubbing Testudo's nose for good luck on exams all year long. You've got this, Terps! We're all behind you 💛
Doing Good Across our Community | Enterprise Research Stories
From harvesting rainwater and battling food insecurity to supporting bilingual approaches to literacy, our UMD Grand Challenges Projects are Doing Good in our local community. President Pines visited these three projects to see their impact first-hand. #DoGoodUMD
go.umd.edu/3JMCgeU | #FearlesslyUMD
Maryland Day 2024 in 60 Seconds
Another incredible #MarylandDay with our Terrapin community! 💛
Tens of thousands gathered on campus for our annual UMD open house featuring nearly 400 events across arts, science, agriculture, sports and so much more: go.umd.edu/4biHDP1
Making Flight Safer—Without Leaving the Ground
Now you can take flight without leaving the ground ✈️
At this UMD flight simulation lab, VR and a full-body haptic suit recreate the experience of flying various aircrafts, helping researchers improve flight safety for all.
go.umd.edu/3wcYmEf | #FearlesslyUMD
Maryland Day 2024
Explore hundreds of events across UMD's campus ranging from arts to sciences and athletics as we celebrate #MarylandDay on April 27!
Learn more: marylandday.umd.edu
UMD Launches Institute Focused on Ethical AI Development
UMD is proud to announce the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM)!
This new interdisciplinary institute will be dedicated to developing the next generation of artificial intelligence education, technology and leaders: go.umd.edu/4cMk5DB #AIMaryland
Our Limitless Appreciation
Today #UMD is proud to announce a generous $27.2 million gift to the Department of Mathematics to fund the Brin Mathematics Research Center, pilot a math camp for high school students in the state, and establish a new endowed chair in the department.
This gift will expand mathematics and statistics opportunities while showcasing excellence in research: go.umd.edu/3TxJ3im
Giving Day Final Total
An amazing display of generosity from the Terrapin community! 💛
Thanks to Terps worldwide, #GivingDayUMD raised a record-breaking $4.2 million across campus benefiting academics, arts, athletics, student services and more: go.umd.edu/3PcMoRm
Giving Day 2024 | Fearlessly Together
#GivingDayUMD has arrived! 🎉 Give it forward to support future generations of Terps and help UMD move Fearlessly Forward.
Give now ➡ givingday.umd.edu
Challenges throughout the day ➡ givingday.umd.edu/prizes
Terp Alum Blasts Into Space
From Clark School alum to NASA astronaut, Jeanette Epps took off for the International Space Station! ✨
Epps will spend months conducting experiments aboard the orbiting laboratory. Read her story ⬇
go.umd.edu/EppsLaunch | #FearlesslyUMD
Enterprise: Rosie the Chatbot
How can a chatbot named “Rosie” help new mothers? Through their AI-based creation, UMD researchers are providing accurate, 24-hour health and wellness information for all.
go.umd.edu/4bYDRv2 | #FearlesslyUMD
Giving Day 2024: Message from Jeff Kinney
"There's so much opportunity here you can become anything you want."
A proud alum, Terp parent and Diary of a Wimpy Kid creator, Jeff Kinney '93 encourages you to help support a future generation of students this Giving Day: givingday.umd.edu
Maryland's Beloved Mascot: Testudo Through the Ages
For nearly a century, our legendary mascot has captured Terps' hearts: Testudo! Forever the iconic statue whose nose we rub for good luck, Testudo has taken many forms throughout the years. No matter how UMD evolves or grows, Testudo will always be there to help guide us Fearlessly Forward 🐢💛
Read all about our beloved mascot: go.umd.edu/3ScKEIv | #FearlesslyUMD