Elementary schoolchildren grimaced and peered through their fingers when a biomedical engineer showed them excerpts from a laser surgery video. Then they sat up and oohed when the same speaker introduced them to a robot that allows doctors to treat patients remotely. Similar scenes played out in multiple classrooms May 1, 2015, during Career Day at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business.

As tax season comes to a close, the new Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) chapter at the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business celebrated their first season of operation, and almost 100 returns filed successfully. The VITA program was established by site coordinator Samuel Handwerger and professor Martin Loeb, with help from Wei Wu ’13 and 12 core student volunteers.

Congratulations to the following faculty and PhD alumni from the marketing department at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business: Finalist, 2015 Marketing Science Long-Term Impact Award 

On Tuesday, April 28, 2015, we will have a video crew in Van Munching Hall getting general HD footage of the school for upcoming video projects. We need your help, Smith Terps! We have an open-call for extras (students, faculty, staff, recruiters, alumni, and friends) during the following times:

Philip Peker, Smith Class of 2018, writes about the Smith Start Etiquette Dinner

The thought of managing their own finances after college can be daunting for juniors and seniors with graduation on the horizon. To ease the stress, the Dean’s Student Advisory Council (DSAC) and the Smith Undergraduate Program at the University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business partnered with SECU, a credit union in Maryland, to host the Real Life Real Talk conference on Friday, April 17, 2015.

The easy-to-use app allows students to search for and identify available scholarships based on individual preferences and key criteria

Couldn't make it to watch Cupid's Cup in person today? A live stream will be made available at the start of the competition, targeted for 6 p.m. (EDT). Live Stream: http://cupidscup.umd.edu  Join the conversation on social media at #CupidCup  

1. Keep it simple. When it comes to headshots, less is definitely more. The focus should always be on YOU and your face, not any other part of the photo. 2. Be confident! Confidence and effort go a long way, and a great headshot can help you get noticed by employers. Once you have a professional headshot, be sure to feature it on LinkedIn, Twitter and your personal website.

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business is just a stone’s throw away from the nation’s capital, enabling students to interact with some of the nation’s highest-ranking business officials. This month, Smith School finance professor Elinda Kiss utilized the school’s geographic advantage to take students on experiential trips to the FDIC and Federal Reserve.