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Virtual Info Session
Virtual
Friday
,
April 11, 2025

12:00 pm

go.umd.edu/xper-info

New to UMD? Heard of xFoundry but don’t know what we do? Join us for a virtual info session to learn how you can gain real-world experience through our competitions, academic program, student organization, paid graduate fellowship, and more. Whether you're passionate about social impact, business, technology, or design, there’s a place for you at xFoundry.

Info Session
In-person
Wednesday
,
April 9, 2025

5:30 pm

E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory

New to UMD? Heard of xFoundry but don’t know what we do? Join us for pizza and a short info session to learn how you can gain real-world experience through our competitions, academic program, student organization, paid graduate fellowship, and more. Whether you're passionate about social impact, business, technology, or design, there’s a place for you at xFoundry.

Info Session
In-person
Friday
,
March 28, 2025

12:15 pm

E.A. Fernandez IDEA Factory

New to UMD? Heard of xFoundry but don’t know what we do? Join us for lunch and a short info session to learn how you can gain real-world experience through our competitions, academic program, student organization, paid graduate fellowship, and more. Whether you're passionate about social impact, business, technology, or design, there’s a place for you at xFoundry.

Forging the Winning Mindset
In-person
Wednesday
,
March 26, 2025

6:00 pm

Gossett Hall

Followed by an exclusive networking reception with other team-minded entrepreneurs and students. Space is limited. RSVP required.

Join xFoundry and Maryland Athletics for an evening of panel discussions featuring distinguished athletes, coaches, and Terp champions as they explore the innate career skills athletes and collaborative-minded students bring to the table. Celebrate grit, problem-solving, resilience, and teamwork and learn how those traits drive success in today's rapidly-changing business and career landscape.

Panel 1: The Competitive Edge
Featuring: Shawn Springs (NFL), Coach Alex Clemsen (Wres), Zoe Huang C'25 (VB)

Grit, resilience, observation, and embracing failure are vital traits athletes cultivate, offering a competitive edge in entrepreneurship and career development in any field. Hear about how these qualities translate into real-world success.

Panel 2: TEAMS: Turning Athletic Skills into Career Success
Featuring: Coach Missy Meharg (Women's Field Hockey), Christyl Johnson, Ph.D. (NASA), TJ Rainsford (Prof.), Allie Kubek MS'25 (WBB)

What's the secret to building successful multi-skilled teams? Discover the key to bridging talents with a TEAMS approach - Technology, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Athletics, Marketing, and Science.