Dean of Engineering| University of Maryland| Husband | Father | Educator | Researcher | Impacting minds through STEM

College Park, MD
Joined July 2019
VPR Pat O’Shea, Dean @Sam_Graham_UMD, Center for MultiModal Mobility Director Cinzia Cirillo and I met with Assistant Secretary for Research & Tech Seval Oz and her leadership team at @USDOT to discuss the future of U.S. transportation. The meeting was thoughtful and informative.
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This new @ClarkSchool makerspace in West Baltimore will empower users of all ages to discover the possibilities of engineering and their own creativity. today.umd.edu/you-can-make-i…
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Congratulations to @UofMaryland Clark School Dean @Sam_Graham_UMD - the 2026 recipient of @IEEEorg's Richard Chu Award for Excellence in Thermal and Thermo-Mechanical Management of Electronics. Read more: eng.umd.edu/news/story/ieee-… #MarylandEngineering #ResearchLeadership
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Congratulations to @President_Pines for this outstanding achievement!
Congratulations to @UofMaryland President @President_Pines: Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences (@americanacad) for educational excellence. Read more: eng.umd.edu/news/story/pines… #UMDEngineering #ResearchExcellence #STEMLeadership
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Looking forward to seeing everyone this Saturday at the CMSE Alumni Brunch!
Join us for the CMSE Alumni Brunch & 45th Annual Alumni Celebration on Saturday, April 11, as part of Black Alumni Weekend! In partnership with @ClarkSchool and @CMSEUMD, this gathering brings together alums and friends to network and enjoy brunch: go.umd.edu/29kg
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Today, @MorganStateU and UMD kicked off the "Unlocking American Innovation in the AI and Quantum Era” Forum to discuss emerging AI and quantum industries. It was a pleasure to hear from @GovWesMoore encouraging all to focus on speed, intentionality and tenacity. #CompeteConvo
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Thank you to our weather-essential staff for your hard work around the clock: FM clearing 87 miles of sidewalks, 20 miles of roads & dozens of parking lots; & @UMDDining, @UMDResLife, Residential Facilities, @UMDRecWell & more supporting Terps on campus. go.umd.edu/26kf
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“The joy of discovery” in action. The Baltimore Sun interviews Dean Samuel Graham to discuss how engineering innovation at UMD is improving lives across Maryland and beyond. baltimoresun.com/2026/01/22/…
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Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. King. As we innovate for the public good, we will continue to combine the ideals of education, research, discovery, and community, and help anyone who wants to make an impact have that opportunity.
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Reminder! The Fischell Institute Summer Research Internship Program deadline is February 15, 2026 This internship is open to both undergrad and grad students and provides hands-on lab research experience across a variety of projects. fischellinstitute.umd.edu/fi…
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In this valuable project, @UMDscience and @ClarkSchool researchers helped create a new rhino-detection system that uses AI to analyze satellite images, supporting rhino conservation efforts. go.umd.edu/2626
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Samuel Graham retweeted
🚨 Join us at #ASEE2025 in Montreal! 📅 Monday, June 23 🕜 1:30–3:00 PM ET 📍 Room 521C, Montreal Convention Center Session: Engineering for US All and AP Engineering Let’s talk about expanding high school #engineering education! #e4usa #APEngineering #K12engineering
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Congratulations Charles!! Proud of you.
Introducing Charles Lee Isbell Jr., the 11th chancellor of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Isbell joins Illinois from UW-Madison, where he was provost & vice chancellor for academic affairs. Welcome to the Illinois family, Dr. Isbell! ▶️ bit.ly/3FIDZnd
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What a turnout at the 2nd Annual Capstone Design Expo! 🎉 Terp engineers from all 8 departments wowed us with solutions from sustainability to healthcare tech. A huge thanks to our volunteers, sponsors & everyone that came out to support our future engineers! 🐢
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Capstone Design Expo that will feature eight departments and hundreds of students! 🎉 This showcase highlights cutting-edge solutions to today’s most pressing challenges. Register at expo.umd.edu/register 🐢
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Always great to reunite with my former student, and current @NASA inspiration, Jeanette Epps! Thanks for joining us this #MarylandDay, @Astro_Jeanette
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Kuo Lab had a blast at #MarylandDay2025! Visitors (kids and adults!) made at least 200 hands before we ran out, and we got to hang out with Dean Graham @Sam_Graham_UMD !
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Awesome work, @ghpaulino !!!
In an experiment reminiscent of the Transformers movies, @Princeton engineers created a type of material that can expand, assume new shapes, move and follow electromagnetic commands like a remotely controlled robot even though it lacks internal gears: engineering.princeton.edu/ne…
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In an experiment reminiscent of the Transformers movies, @Princeton engineers created a type of material that can expand, assume new shapes, move and follow electromagnetic commands like a remotely controlled robot even though it lacks internal gears: engineering.princeton.edu/ne…
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