xFoundry@UMD

Last night, xFoundry@UMD, in partnership with the University of Maryland College of Education, hosted an insightful panel discussion on school safety solutions. Xperience Competition students connected with education leaders—principals, administrators, and teachers—who shared valuable real-world insights into the safety challenges schools face. The session provided a unique opportunity to refine ideas, validate solutions, and gain direct feedback from those on the front lines of education. Huge thank you to our panelists! #xFoundry #SchoolSafety #EducationLeadership #Innovation

xFoundry@UMD is #hiring! Join our team as a Technical Operations and Solutions Engineer! Are you a skilled, adaptable professional with expertise in AI and technical systems? Do you have experience setting up servers, integrating software tools, and ensuring seamless technical operations? If so, this role may be the perfect opportunity for you! https://lnkd.in/eVYwAF6d

Today at the E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory, we’re exploring key topics shaping our world, from the evolving role of?Free Speech on College Campuses?to the impact of?AI on Business in collaboration with AIM, Leadership Maryland, and the Office of Community Engagement.?The IDEA Factory at UMD fosters innovation and meaningful conversations, addressing how universities navigate student activism and how AI enhances human potential and drives growth. Proud to see the IDEA Factory leading discussions that extend beyond the classroom! #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #FreeSpeech #ArtificialIntelligence #UMD

For Family Weekend, the Fischell Institute and xFoundry@UMD collaborated to host the first-ever?Innovation and Entrepreneurship Village. The village showcased the university’s success and passion for innovation and entrepreneurship. “We’re very proud that UMD is a top five school for innovation and entrepreneurship,” said?Dean Chang, the university’s chief innovation officer and associate vice president for innovation & entrepreneurship and economic development. “The Innovation Village was a terrific way to share that recognition and showcase some of our secret sauce with Terp families visiting.” https://lnkd.in/e9Zfkvai

xFoundry@UMD is #Hiring?Join us as a Program Coordinator! ?? We are looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented professional to help drive innovation and prepare students to tackle the world’s biggest challenges. If you’re skilled in project management, event planning, and communication, we want you on our team! Learn more and apply below. https://lnkd.in/gB2nb-sZ

Entrepreneurship isn’t something you're born with—it's something you practice. These words from Kevin Plank and Serena Williams show what it means to be 'all in.' Whether it’s education, business, or any field, success comes through passion, commitment, hard work, and determination. How will you take the next step? https://lnkd.in/eQifZdEu

Join xFoundry tomorrow at the Career Center to discover how an entrepreneurial mindset can set you apart. Explore new career paths and take on grand challenges! Register now: https://lnkd.in/e4GCeZE2

Students - Looking to join the Xperience Competition? Our recent MiXer brought together students interested in connecting and building teams. Whether you're just exploring the idea or ready to form your group, these events are a great way to get started. We’ve got two more MiXers before team registration closes on September 30. Don’t miss your chance to meet potential teammates—RSVP for one (or both!) using the link below. Plus, there’s free pizza to keep you fueled! https://lnkd.in/eXrHP-eM

Today, xFoundry@UMD had convened its Mental Health Development Council for a second ideation session for our 2026 Xperience competition. It was a great session with a lot of healthy debate and amazing ideas for topics for our students to solve! Huge thank you to Gloria Reeves, Spyridon Marinopoulos, and all of our other council members from UMCP, UMSOM, campus police, university health centers, and the Maryland Tech Council. Look out for our topic unveiling in the coming weeks!

Excited to announce the launch of our newest resident, DeliXious Labs! This food-tech collaboration between UMD Dining Services and xFoundry showcases the power of multidisciplinary research and practical innovation. It's a perfect example of the cutting-edge work happening at the IDEA Factory. Stop by for a bite! ?? ?? #Innovation #FoodTech #Collaboration #xFoundry https://lnkd.in/eWypcbdA