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
AIE’s 10(+1) Years Unconventional Convention
During October 2024, the Academy held our “10(+1) Unconventional Convention,” gathering AIE alumni, students, staff, and faculty for a mix of workshops and networking fun! From waffles and brainstorming with Innovation Fellows to an improvisational movement workshop (and more!), we celebrated years of dedicated (and seriously fun!) work in contributing to UMD’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem—and honoring all the amazing places our alumni have taken their design skills!
TLS Alumni Spotlight: Anntoinette Barbour
Anntoinette from the Quantam Startup Foundry participated in the Teaching and Learning Studio at the Stanford d.school (TLS) in summer 2024. The Academy collaborates with design educators at the Stanford d.school to produce TLS. Here's what she had to say about her experience:How has the TLS experience inspired your work or the way you think about your work?