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Research & Creative Impact

By boldly integrating the arts, sciences, and technology, we have transformed our communities and ourselves. Today, we tackle the world’s biggest challenges through innovative research and dynamic, project-based learning that empowers visionaries to pursue excellence.


Global Impact Stories

Our Terps confront the grand challenges of our time through bold exploration and action across every field of human endeavor.

A Champion for Menstrual Justice in India

Former Public Health Beyond Borders (PHBB) president Meghna Pandey '24 shares her experiences conducting menstrual outreach in India.

Meghna Pandey '24 poses for a headshot.

Cross-Disciplinary Program Confronts Racism’s Impact on Public Health

The C.D. Mote, Jr. Incentive Awards Program (IAP) and the School of Public Health (SPH) teamed up to create a UMD-Winter program in Brazil addressing the enduring injustice of racism as a public health crisis.

IAP cohort poses together in Brazil.

For the Good: Terps Forge Ahead

We believe in the power of our community to do the work to advance humanity and move fearlessly forward. 

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Inclusivity Through Technology (FIT)

FIT aims to bridge the gap between neurotypical and autistic people in workplaces through a video-calling platform.

Inclusivity Through Technology
Dr. Kate Spanos dances.

Equity in Dance

Maryland Ph.D. graduate and faculty member, Dr. Kate Spanos, champions equity and inclusion in the dance field.

Dancing in the World: Revealing Cultural Confluences
Violin.

Music Education for All

An ARHU and CMNS duo are teaming up to democratize music education through their inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) platform VAIolin. 

Music Education for All
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The Global FEWture Alliance

An initiative to mediate challenges in public health through tech-based solutions, community-driven capacity building and experiential education. 

The Global FEWture Initiative

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