Department of Fire Protection Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

COVID-19 Update: Moving online

UMD moved to an online environment March 18, 2020. Beginning March 30, all classroom instruction will be conducted virtually through the end of the academic year.

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Fueling FAA's Fire Research

FPE grad student Jennifer Wood is using her FAA grant to improve aircraft fire detection systems.

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Setting Fire in Space

Flame design experiments in space may lead to soot-free fire.

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$3 Million

Legacy Campaign

In 2016, we achieved our $2.5M milestone. Our current goal of $3M is sought to improve the stability of the position.

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$2.3 Million

in current research expenditures

Research Expenditures

As of 2018, expenditures for our dynamic research ventures surpassed $2.3 million.

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44%

increase in student recruitment

Student Recruitment

In 2018, our Department had a 44% increase - the highest incoming number in Department history - which included an influx of more than 32 new students.

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News & Events

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Apr 1, 2020

A Family Tradition of Fire Service

FPE Alumni Steve Kerber discusses how his tenure at UMD bolstered his fire safety career.

FPE at Maryland is unique and serves a critical role in society.

Mar 25, 2020

Slam Dunk at Alumni Cup

Mar 23, 2020

New Name for Graduate Engineering Education at Clark School

Mar 18, 2020

Clark School Graduate Engineering Program Ranked 20th Nationally

Event

UMD Division of Research Virtual Town Hall: Research under COVID-19 Restrictions

April 7, 2020