Welcome to FIRE
FIRE provides students authentic research experience, broad mentorship and degree credit that impact academic success, personal development, a strong sense of community and professional opportunity.
The First-Year Innovation & Research Experience
FIRE is pleased to announce a research partnership with Capital One. In January of 2018 we will begin the Capital One Machine Learning stream in which UMD faculty and students will partner with Capital One research scientists in 2018 to study machine learning, data analytics and cybersecurity using diverse perspectives, technologies and applications.
FIRE is pleased to announce a research partnership with ZMT Zurich MedTech AG. In January of 2018 we will begin the Deep Brain Neurotech stream in which UMD faculty and students will utilize the revolutionary Sim4Life simulation platform for numerical evaluation of biological real-world phenomena and complex technical devices in a validated anatomical environment.
Aidan Strother is a member of FIRE Terrapin Genome Project. She states FIRE has not only taught me how to be a great researcher - it has allowed me to be that researcher. " ... [ read more ]
Kasey Goon is a member of FIRE Environmental Pathogens. She states "The connections I've made with other FIRE members are just as valuable as the incredible amount of knowledge I've gained from the program. " ... [ read more ]
Gabe Castro is a member of FIRE Sustainability Analytics. He states "FIRE has allowed me to form friendships with some of the most dedicated and intelligent students I’ve come across at College Park." ... [ read more ]
Michele Keumeni is a member of FIRE Antibiotic Resistance. She states "As an aspiring surgeon, this lab gave me an opportunity to conduct truly hands on laboratory research which was hard to find as an incoming freshman." ... [ read more ]