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Parker, N. Adaire

Parker, N. Adaire

Student Services Program Director
Materials Science and Engineering
1111 Chemical & Nuclear Engineering Building

Agents of Positive Change: Highlighting Women Maryland Engineers

In celebration of Women's History Month, we highlight some of the important contributions of women engineers within our campus community.

Transforming Engineering: Highlighting Maryland Engineers

In celebration of Black History Month, we highlight the many impactful contributions of Black engineers in our community—students, alums, faculty, and staff—to the Clark School, our university, and world.

A Wider Lens

UMD engineering faculty are finding ways to introduce sustainability concepts throughout the curriculum.

Meet the A. James Clark Scholars Class of '27

In Fall 2023, UMD welcomed 10 exceptional young engineers from across the state of Maryland as its newest class of Clark Scholars.

Clark Scholars Program Network: Another Powerful Tool for Student Success

Every person has the potential for greatness. As educators, we have the privilege and responsibility of helping them achieve it. That is what we strive to do in the A. James Clark School of Engineering.

Celebrating Native and Indigenous Voices in Engineering

The Clark School joins UMD's celebration of Native and Indigenous Heritage Month 2023.

Dean's Circle Spotlight: Sparking Opportunity and Success

Fifty-one years and two UMD degrees since he first suited up, Randy Shearman '85, M.S. '92 continues his firefighter service with West Hills Regional Fire Department.

Erika Moore Receives NSF CAREER Award

Incoming BIOE faculty member Erika Moore receives prestigious NSF CAREER Award for immune system research.

UMD Students, Alums Recognized by National Society of Black Engineers

UMD’s Black Engineers Society chapter has been recognized by the National Society of Black Engineers with multiple awards and appointments to the national executive board, including the top position of chair—two terms running.

MSE Undergrad Wins Semi-Final Spot in DOE Inaugural Business Plan Competition

Terry Goolsby is a junior at the University of Maryland and founder of Visionergy, an energy consulting service.

Rosemary Parker Honored with President's Distinguished Service Award

The backbone of the Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering, Parker tirelessly creates a welcoming environment, builds a strong sense of community, and helps students overcome obstacles.

Creating Equitable Access to Energy Opportunities

Alumnus Delmar Gillus (B.S. ’93, mechanical engineering) plays key role in Illinois’ landmark Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

Convocation to Shine Spotlight on Faculty, Staff Accomplishments

Six Clark School faculty and staff will be honored at UMD's 38th annual Convocation on Sept. 15, 2021.

Three ECE Professors Ranked Top Scientists in the World by Guide2Research

They join seven other UMD faculty members breaking into the top 1000 scientist rankings based on their prolific research output.

The Lasting Legacy of George Dieter, 1928-2020

The Clark School community mourns the loss of George E. Dieter, who served as dean of engineering at the University of Maryland from 1977-94.

Fueling the Next Generation of Big Thinkers

Through the Engineering Diversity Initiative, Northrop Grumman supports the Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering's mission to tip the scales for underrepresented students.

Making Success, and Giving, Seem Natural

More than 20 years after finishing his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering at Maryland, Chris Jones is still giving back.

Maryland engineers receive $10M to transform shellfish farming

The team will help farmers tap the economic potential and environmental benefits of shellfish aquaculture.

More Than a Meal

Clark School Alum Sees Positive Power in Family Food Business.

Discoveries from NASA's Parker Solar Probe published in Nature

ISR alumnus Philip Twu helped develop the probe at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory.

Supporting Diversity in Engineering

The Clark School partnered with the National Society of Black Engineers to host the National Leadership Conference.

Students Get Ready for Advanced Degrees at GEM GRAD Lab

The event drew students from across the Maryland–DC–Virginia area to learn about and prepare for grad school.

UMD Sweeps AIAA Region I Student Papers Conference Masters Division

Seven UMD students place in AIAA's 2016 Region I Student Conference paper competition.

Mechanical Engineering Clinches 2015 Alumni Cup Title

Student teams conquer light bulb challenge at 4th annual competition.

Inaugural Project Management Symposium Draws Capacity Crowd

More than 250 project management professionals gathered at the University of Maryland June 9-10 for the inaugural Project Management Symposium.

Staff Honored for Clark School/UM Service

Ten staff members recognized for "milestone" service.

Nuclear Program Founder Dies

Dick Duffey, university alum and professor, founded campus nuclear engineering program, reactor.

Parker to Receive Women of Color Award

CMSE Director Rosemary Parker will receive UM's 2005 Women of Color Award at a ceremony in November.

Clark School Undergrad Wins Churchill Scholarship

Andrew Parker has been awarded the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in sustainable development at Cambridge University.