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!
Celebrating the “Dean” of the Academy
There’s no celebrating AIE without celebrating our “Dean”, Dean Chang! We appreciate Dean and all his contributions to I&E on UMD’s campus.
Improv Movement Workshop with Rebecca Steinberg
Rebecca Steinberg guided participants in an improv movement workshop, using movement to foster connection and collaboration!
Brainstorming What IFs
Participants joined UMD graduate students and staff in the Works in Progress Studio for a brainstorming session, diving into their “How Might We” questions!
“Bring a Thing” to AIE
Participants created artifacts to share the many ways in which they’ve brought design, coaching, and innovation skills to their world after AIE!