Collaboration

AIE’s 10(+1) Years Unconventional Convention

Diana Rivera October 30, 2024

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!

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Dean Chang smiling while holding his "Dean of the Academy" award

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.

People walking around a loft space with their eyes closed while touching hands

Improv Movement Workshop with Rebecca Steinberg

Rebecca Steinberg guided participants in an improv movement workshop, using movement to foster connection and collaboration!

8 people sitting on stools in a semi circle talking

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!

Colorful post-its organized in rows on a table

“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!