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Free Lunch and Learn Webinar: ASCEND Fellows Program

September 2, 2026 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM (EDT)

Description

Join us for a free Lunch & Learn Webinar on September 2, 2026 to learn how the University of Maryland’s ASCEND Fellows Program can connect your organization with talented graduate students to tackle real-world challenges and deliver actionable solutions—at no personnel cost to your organization.

Wendy Sanhai, Ph.D., MBA, Professor of Practice Executive in Residence, Robert H. Smith, School of Business, University of Maryland will share information about the ASCEND Fellows Program and how this program may benefit your organization.  

The ASCEND Fellows Program brings together outstanding Master's and Ph.D. students from across the University to work in interdisciplinary teams on real-world challenges submitted by industry, government, nonprofit, and global partners. 

Learn more about the benefits of this program on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

  • No personnel cost to your organization—the University covers faculty, staff, and student participation-time.
  • Access to fresh ideas, interdisciplinary, critical-thinking from highly talented graduate students, mentored by world-renowned faculty.
  • Actionable deliverables tailored to your needs, such as strategic recommendations, reports, presentations, prototypes, or other agreed-upon outcomes.
  • Direct engagement throughout the project to ensure the work aligns with your priorities.
  • Early access to emerging talent and the opportunity to build relationships with exceptional future leaders.

The ASCEND program welcomes projects addressing challenges related to Food, Water, Energy, Climate, Health, and related societal issues. Your project does not need to be fully defined—early-stage ideas, strategic questions, and emerging opportunities are encouraged. 

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Zoom Webinar

Pricing

Free but preregistration is required.

Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email.

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Name: Amy Speck
Phone: (240) 831-4829
Email: amy@mdtechcouncil.com
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