Student Stories

My primary reason for choosing UMD was because of the incredible STEM advances
I felt the topics you learn in MSE really prepare you for a high tech career.
Never be afraid to work towards your passions.
Doing research allowed me to build important skills
I enjoyed each different topic of research and the new challenges I had to overcome
Getting through the rigorous studies of an undergraduate engineering degree prepared me for the real world.
I was fortunate to have Prof. Roytburd as my Ph.D. thesis advisor — he was my mentor and biggest supporter.
Learn to manage your time well – this is the single most important aspect of graduate student life.
The most valuable aspects of my experience at UMD have been the relationships, both professional and personal, that I...
A friend in civil suggested I talk to MSE because it';s an interdisciplinary major spreading over many fascinatin...
I enjoy working on problems that have the potential to directly improve the lives of other people.
Don't be afraid to be spontaneous. While it's good to have plans for the future, it's impossible to be...

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