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From knitting to music making, hobbies serve as entry points to explore AI, algorithms, programming, and more. Nearly a dozen one-credit, half a semester Maker Movement Approach to Computing (MMAC) classes at the University of Maryland use students’ personal interests as a low-stakes on-ramp to learn about technology.In the knitting class, you can find Felix Baum ’29, a computer science and linguistics double major in College Park Scholars’ Data Justice program.

A collaboration between OCS and the Business, Society and Entrepreneurship (BSE) College Park Scholars Program and sponsored by the Enterprise Mobility Foundation, the Career Boutique was created by BSE students, who gathered clothing donations and purchased new items as part of their capstone project in the spring. BSE students and teaching assistants, like computer science and finance major McKendry, will also be staffing throughout the school year.Clinical Professor and BSE Director Oliver Schlake donated the Hugo Boss suit that got him through a doctoral dissertation, wedding and Smith interview, and encourages community members to contribute too.

The 42nd annual Convocation ceremony on Wednesday will honor 32 outstanding university employees for their contributions to education, research and service, from making discoveries that tackle the world’s most difficult challenges to inspiring students in the classroom and improving daily life across campus.David Eubanks, Associate Director of College Park Scholars, will receive the President's Distinguished Service Award. 

There were plenty of “Boots on the Ground” for move-in at the University of Maryland last week, but no need for fans in the hands, given the unseasonably refreshing 75-degree weather.Two College Park Scholars programs were captured in action on Service Day, a few days before classes began. Science and Global Change and Media, Self and Society had university photographers visit their service sites to see their impact in action. Read more about the more than 25 year old Service Day tradition by clicking here.

COLLEGE PARK, MD –The College Park Scholars Media, Self and Society program is excited to announce the launch of a new media literacy display in the Cambridge Community Center (CCC).This display, supported by a grant from The Do Good Institute, features original content created by students in the Media Scholars program. The videos, photo essays, and infographics in the display will be updated regularly and viewed by hundreds of students who attend classes and study in the CCC every day. These pieces cover topics such as fact-checking, the role of journalism in a democracy, understanding media representations, and practical tips on how to make media work for you.

When Claire Quinn (B.S. ’15, biological sciences) graduated from the University of Maryland, she wanted to find a job where she could share her passion for biology and conservation and make a real difference in the world.