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Mpact Week to Showcase UMD Robotics, Bioengineering, Innovation, Oct. 23-26

The University of Maryland's A. James Clark School of Engineering will host Mpact Week, a four-day event showcasing the Clark School's research, education, innovation, and entrepreneurial ecosystem, October 23-26, 2013 on its College Park campus. Guests will learn about the Clark School's special emphasis on engineering innovations designed to achieve broad social impact, with the potential to improve millions of lives.

The schedule of Mpact Week events is as follows:

  • Wednesday, October 23
    Maryland Innovation Mpact: Bringing Fearless Ideas to Market
    Learn how the University of Maryland is transforming technology transfer and venture creation on campus, in the region, and for the nation as a whole. This session is intended for faculty, students, and industry partners. Hear directly from successful start-ups who have benefited from our programs and network with regional investors, advisors, and entrepreneurs.
    Riggs Alumni Center, Orem Hall 2:00-6:00 PM

  • Friday, October 25
    Maryland Robotics Day
    Learn about the Maryland Robotics Center and its innovative robotics research programs. Tour labs, visit with faculty and students, and see robots in action.
    Jeong H. Kim Engineering Building and other engineering facilities 9:30 AM-12:00 PM: Showcase for K–12 Students; 1:00-4:00 PM: Showcase for Industry and Government

  • Saturday, October 26
    Gamera Team Celebration
    Mpact Week will conclude on Saturday, October 26, with an evening celebration of the Gamera Human-Powered Helicopter Team's world record-breaking accomplishments.


Learn more and register for Mpact Week.

September 23, 2013


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