Our Stories
Design and innovation -- that's what we do. And we don't do it alone. We have tons of collaborators across campus doing awesome work. See our work in action through our stories of innovation, design, and experimentation.
At the Academy for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, ideas don't just sit on whiteboards—they take flight. We collaborate with students, faculty, and fearless thinkers from every corner of the University of Maryland to explore bold ideas through design. But the real magic happens when those ideas venture beyond our walls.
Featured Stories
Anntoinette Barbour reimagining how she works
Anntoinette from the Quantam Startup Foundry participated in the Teaching and Learning Studio (TLS) in summer 2024.
Celebrating 10(+1) years of AIE
We celebrated 10(+1) years of innovating with UMD students, staff, and faculty by hosting our “10(+1) Unconventional Convention.
500 friends but no one to play with
In a digital age, how do we truly connect with ourselves and others in intentional ways? IDEA360: 500 friends but no one to play with is a course that explores this question and more.
Stories of collaboration and experimentation
IDEA360: 500 friends but no one to play with
In a digital age where interactions often feel fleeting, how do we truly connect with ourselves and others in more intentional ways? IDEA360: 500 Friends but No One to Play With is a new course we’re offering this spring, that explores this question and more. It’s designed to help students reimagine their relationships by exploring how play and experimentation can transform the way we engage with the world.
A Journey Through Design: Christina’s Experiential Learning Voyage in Spain
This past January, Christina Hnatov, Academy Experience and Curriculum Designer, and TLS Alum and friend of the Academy, Gerald Suarez, embarked on a two-week experiential learning adventure through Barcelona and Madrid, Spain. Their mission?