Undergraduate Research
To identify research opportunities on campus and outside of campus, view the following links.
Office of Undergraduate Research (OUR)Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Conceptualizing a problem, and being able to visualize it, is the first major thing you can do to try to solve it.
Hard work and dedication are extremely important and to be valued.
Never be afraid to work towards your passions.
UMD feels like home to me - the versatility and flexibility of MSE peaked my interest.
One of the main advantages of MSE over other engineering disciplines is the size, which makes it an extremely supportive and tight-knit community. Materials... is a family, and I believe that’s what makes it different and better than all others!
Faculty are more accessible than in other disciplines, and the advisors have phenomenal resources and make sure to let you know about them.
Take advantage of all MSE mentoring opportunities, whether it's mentoring with faculty members or with upper classmen, I've learned a lot of valuable advice about how to succeed in the major
If your plan of attack isn't working, don’t keep doing the same thing expecting a different result... the goal is to work smarter, not harder.
Classwork isn’t everything - good grades are important, but don’t let this keep you from getting practical experience and having fun with extracurriculars!
My favorite course is Biomaterials - I discovered I'm incredibly passionate about implants, 3D printed tissue and drug delivery methods. Improving human health is a life-goal of mine.
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