Today, xFoundry@UMD had convened its Mental Health Development Council for a second ideation session for our 2026 Xperience competition. It was a great session with a lot of healthy debate and amazing ideas for topics for our students to solve! Huge thank you to Gloria Reeves, Spyridon Marinopoulos, and all of our other council members from UMCP, UMSOM, campus police, university health centers, and the Maryland Tech Council. Look out for our topic unveiling in the coming weeks!
xFoundry@UMD
Higher Education
College Park, Maryland 314 followers
Terps solving grand challenges through entrepreneurship.
About us
xFoundry@UMD is an innovative hub for Terps who are driven by a shared passion to address humanity's grand challenges and create lasting impact. Our Xperience program represents an exciting and experimental initiative aimed at empowering students to take on these challenges while building sustainable ventures that leave a mark on the world. The 15-month Xperience competition is designed for Terps who are passionate about driving positive change. It offers a unique and interactive course that combines elements of entrepreneurship, team building, problem-solving, product development, and leadership. This comprehensive preparation equips our students for a campus-wide competition where they work together to tackle some of society's most substantial challenges. xFoundry@UMD serves as a groundbreaking nexus to tap the collective energy of students, faculty, and staff from all 12 colleges and schools across UMD’s campus. From mentorship, funding, hands-on experiences, and cutting-edge technologies to a student organization and ventures, every facet of xFoundry@UMD’s ecosystem of resources is targeted toward achieving our core mission of solving grand challenges through self-sustaining, successful student-led ventures.
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xfoundry.umd.edu
External link for xFoundry@UMD
- Industry
- Higher Education
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- College Park, Maryland
- Type
- Educational
- Founded
- 2023
Locations
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4462 Stadium Dr
College Park, Maryland 20740, US
Employees at xFoundry@UMD
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Alison Waldman
People person | TEDx speaker | xFoundry@UMD | Champion for community and innovation | E-RYT-200
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Aolani Perry
PhD Candidate in Molecular and Cell Biology at University of Maryland | T32 Host Pathogen Interactions Trainee | Mentor
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Sarah Hickey
HCI Masters student at The University of Maryland
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Ashwin Sudarshan
Updates
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Excited to announce the launch of our newest resident, DeliXious Labs! This food-tech collaboration between UMD Dining Services and xFoundry showcases the power of multidisciplinary research and practical innovation. It's a perfect example of the cutting-edge work happening at the IDEA Factory. Stop by for a bite! 🥗 🥪 #Innovation #FoodTech #Collaboration #xFoundry https://lnkd.in/eWypcbdA
Introducing DeliXious Labs: Food Innovation Meets UMD Dining Excellence 🍽️
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Yesterday, the Mental Health Development Council convened an influential group of thought leaders—including experts from UMSOM, campus police, university health centers, and the Maryland Tech Council. As we prepare for the second annual Xperience Grand Challenge Competition, focused on technological solutions for 18-29 year-olds, these experts are helping to identify critical gaps that students can focus on. A special thank you to all who participated—you are truly leading the way in advancing mental health initiatives!
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Exciting news! Team Crossfire, led by FPE Chair Arnaud Trouvé, has advanced to the semifinals of the international XPRIZE Wildfire competition! 🔥 #XPRIZE #WildfireInnovation #FireProtectionEngineering #UMD https://lnkd.in/gz-8Cc8S
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Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in last week’s research project! This was a crucial part of our Xperience School Safety Competition. To learn more about the competition and how you can get involved visit the link below. 🐢 https://lnkd.in/eak4zNTK #umdxfoundry #innovation #schoolsafety #competition
"Entrepreneur & Business Analyst | Educator, Mentor & Speaker | Living by Growth, Resilience, & Seizing Possibilities"
🌟 Had an incredible time at the IDEA Factory with my friends Kanha Shukla and Piyush Goenka, exploring the latest cutting-edge tech in the Robotics Department! 🤖✨ Interacting with Phillip Alvarez, and Sarah Hickey, was super insightful. Their expertise made the tech unveil even more exciting! 🚀 Jasmine Kelly, MPS, her guidance was top-notch, helping us dive deep into the innovative OWL App research. This tech is a game-changer, and I can't wait to see how it rolls out to enhance school protection. The university's initiatives are truly focused on making our schools and society safer and better for everyone. 🌍✨ Special thanks to everyone for there support with the app! Huge shoutout to everyone involved for making this event a memorable learning experience. Can’t wait for more tech adventures! 🎉👾 #TechInspiration #RoboticsFun #UniversityOfMaryland #SafetyFirst #InnovateForGood #IDEAfactory #UMD
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So exciting to see our Xperience students doing big things this summer! We can’t wait to see what you learn and bring back to share with the cohort. Great work Srinidhi Gubba! 🐢
Please join us in welcoming Srinidhi Gubba, our new UI/UX and web app intern. We are excited to have you on the team! #newteammember #welcometotheteam
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We're #Hiring! Join xFoundry as a Part-time Administrative Coordinator! We're looking for a dynamic individual to support our day-to-day administration for events and operations. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about improving team efficiency and maintaining a positive work environment. Learn more and apply below! https://lnkd.in/ek-d7GTy
Part-time Administrative Coordinator
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Join the Xperience Graduate Fellowship Program and participate in the 2024-25 School Safety Competition to develop a software-based active shooter detection system for K-12 campuses. As a Fellow, you'll gain guided access to innovate, collaborate, and develop crucial skills for your academic and professional journey. Learn more and apply at the link below! #UMD #Xperience #xFoundry #GraduateFellowship #SchoolSafety #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #Collaboration https://lnkd.in/e4n49wuU
Xperience Competition Graduate Fellowship
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We're #hiring a new Associate Director of Technology Services in College Park, Maryland. Apply today or share this post with your network!