Samuel Wiggins IMD ’27 (former XR Club vice-president) team won the Best App for Raven Glasses Prize for R-Eye-Der.  As part of their award, Samuel will receive RAVEN AR glasses, which are scheduled to be shipped to each team member in late 2026.https://devpost.com/software/r-eye-der

Join us for the First Year MFA Thesis Show Reception featuring holographic animations, live motion capture projections, and a 2 hour live performance by IMD Technician Ian McDermott . Food will be provided. The exhibit is currently open for viewing.

WHAT: Social Impact BuildFest 2026 @ UMD is a weekend-long event where students team up to prototype immersive tech experiences that tackle real-world challenges.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design, fabricate, and light up your own custom sign. We’ll cover the basics of 3D printing, Arduino, and addressable LED strips so you can bring your print to life with a soft, programmable RGB glow.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll design, fabricate, and light up your own custom sign. We’ll cover the basics of 3D printing, Arduino, and addressable LED strips so you can bring your print to life with a soft, programmable RGB glow.

Please join the IMD Advisory Board to hear from our recent graduates about where they are after college. We will include a virtual option for those who cannot attend in person. Please complete the RSVP form by Tuesday, March 4th, at 5 pm. 

As an accomplished musician, visual artist, game designer, programmer and educator, Matthew Nolan finds inspiration at the intersection of art and technology.  This summer, he brought his unique skill set and nearly two decades of experience in sound design, digital audio, and interactive multimedia to the University of Maryland’s Immersive Media Design (IMD) program as a new lecturer in the Department of Computer Science.