“I’m always looking for other ways to help and other needs that can be fulfilled,” says Robert “Bob” C. Andrews Jr. ’80.
New professor of practice brings an industry perspective to today’s students
New faculty strengthen Maryland Engineering’s mission of innovation and impact
Alumna shares how a decade of experience shaped her as a fire protection engineer.
Rosalie Hrybyk ’13 M.S. ’15 to teach FPE undergraduates in January.
At Maryland Engineering, we recognize and celebrate the diversity of stories and contributions among our students, faculty, staff, and alums.
The event brings together a multi-disciplinary group of participants to learn about the Fire & Life Safety Ecosystem and explore its application to address contemporary fire safety challenges.
Search open for a professional-track faculty position in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering.
The impact made by APIDA engineers—at the Clark School, and on our country and world—improves our community and field in numerous and significant ways.
Professor Emeritus Jim Milke’s retirement dinner in Bethesda gathered 350 alums to commemorate his legacy in the department.
Fifty-one years and two UMD degrees since he first suited up, Randy Shearman '85, M.S. '92 continues his firefighter service with West Hills Regional Fire Department.
The department rejoices on the arrival of four new fire safety researchers.
Dr. Milke becomes the second FPE former chair to earn this recognition.
The BOV is instrumental to the success of the department, helping it gain recognition and support as leader in the field of fire safety.
Milke was honored at the NFPA Stars at Night gala in Las Vegas on June 18.
Reed will begin her master’s program in the fall of 2023.
In the Spring 2023 issue, read how Maryland fire protection engineers are working to better understand the causes and order of magnitude of fires in humanitarian settlements.
Funding will support an interdisciplinary project geared towards wildfires and WUI fire behavior.
A fire protection engineer, and an FPE alum, Nicholas Melly is recognized for developing advanced hazard modelling and fire mitigation measures
The Fire Protection Engineering Department celebrates the excellence of outstanding students at an annual award ceremony.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, February 15, 2023.
First-of-its-kind funding will support behavioral fire research at an HBCU and aid in the improvement of home fire safety.
This 12-month study will include research and workshops focused on identifying the challenges faced by health and safety officers responsible for implementing post-incident exposure control and decontamination protocols.
For the third consecutive year, the Clark School's rises in
U.S. News & World Report ranking.
FPE Chair Jim Milke and students weigh in on the fire hazards of improvised communities.
Join us on September 10 for a reflection and lessons-learned discussion.
The award is issued annually to the best fire technology paper.
A team of engineering undergraduates explores factors behind disproportionate fire risk in developing nations.
The Clark School community stands united with our Asian, Asian-American and Pacific Islanders colleagues.
Marshall will begin his new position effective July 1, 2021.
Webinars offered as part of the FPE Non-Degree Program.
Slye, the first graduate of FPE's program, passed on April 13, 2020.
Endowed Memorial Scholarship provided by the NFPA will be available to incoming undergraduates.
February event generously sponsored by Jensen Hughes.
Originally from Illinois, Donlin will use the funding to develop and research a fire service topic.
UMD Student Jennifer Wood is using an FAA research grant to help the agency develop fire detection systems.
Hosted by the ATF, and sponsored by multiple industry partners, FPE hosted its 5
th annual competition.
The event was graciously sponsored by Jensen Hughes.
Course provides flexible learning and opportunity to network.
Milke was honored at the 2018 NFPA Conference in Las Vegas on June 12.
James Milke recognized for 30 yrs of service to UL on May 7.
When Murdock first started in the Dept. of Fire Protection Engineering, she moved into a nearby firehouse.
Outreach project geared towards increasing high school student awareness of STEM and more specifically, fire protection engineering.
Students are tasked with developing a product, business plan and marketing strategy as a means of advancing the fire protection industry.
FPE Chair and undergraduate students interviewed by WUSA9 reporter on the topic of wildland fire phenomenon.
March Career of the Month: Fire Protection Engineer
Jim Milke, Arnaud Trouve and Christine Pongratz received an award for their research on atrium smoke control.
The Department provided a training course to Bangladesh engineers in an effort to extinguish factory fires that have become all too common.
The University of Maryland announces plans to establish new research center of excellence with United Technologies Corporation’s commercial businesses.
A $100,000 gift from Siemens, matched by a gift from Bill Koffel, has helped the department raise $2,500,000 towards its endowed Clinical Professor fund.
The First FPE MOOC Course Launched by UMD Will Commence August 1, 2016.
FPE Professor & Chair James Milke is the 2016 Guise Medal Recipient.
“Junior fire protection engineers” learn about fire phenomena, core strategies in new student-run program.
Seniors challenged to demonstrate how to protect life, property in unusual building.
Surprise 11th alumnus included in inaugural group of honorees.
Ten honored for contributions to the department and the field.
Fire Protection Engineering educates students, public to help prevent future tragedies.
Fire Protection Engineering Chair featured in news report.
Jack Poole (B.S. ’86) was one of nine honored by the A. James Clark School of Engineering.
Five-day event focused on role of engineers in disaster prevention, mitigation, and response.
Presentations part of Mpact Week's Multi-hazard Resilience session.
FPE@UMD hosts tours, presentations.
New applied faculty position made possible by Legacy Campaign, Clark School support.
Exceptional students recognized at annual ceremony.
Largest single gift in department's history to support new professor of the practice.
FPE research on cooking fire prevention wins best paper award at conference.
Endowment to support applicants of high standing from around the world at UMD.
Dr. James Milke to discuss field performance of fire protection systems at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center.
Campaign for professor of practice to help ensure students stay current on the latest technologies used in the field.
FPE's Pat Baker selected as a USM Board of Regents’ Staff Award recipient
Dr. Michael Gollner to join faculty of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at the University of Maryland
Professor and Chair James A. Milke Honored as the AFAA Person of the Year
SFPE Presented Award to Sophomore Philip Smith
University of Maryland Professor to Lead Fire Protection Engineering Society in 2012.
John Sivert “Johnny” Brungot died unexpectedly in a fall at his home
James Milke selected as 2010-2011 Provost’s Faculty Academic Advisor of the Year
The first class of Clark School ENGAGED Faculty are announced.
Balakumar Balachandran, James Milke picked to lead mechanical engineering, fire protection engineering.
FPE Professor James Milke has been elected president-elect of SFPE for 2011.
At its Annual Awards Luncheon, Professor James A. Milke will receive the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE) John L. Bryan Mentoring Award.
James A. Milke’s promotion to the rank of professor has been approved by University of Maryland President C. D. “Dan” Mote, and will be effective July 1, 2008.
The 2007 recipient of the Chesapeake Chapter Founders Award is Chesapeake Chapter member Dr. James A. Milke, P.E., FSFPE.
Fire protection engineering professor also selected as 2007’s grand prize winner.
The department celebrated its 50th anniversary on Oct. 14 with a gala event hosting alumni.
axonX, University of Maryland to Validate Most Advanced Video Fire Detection System
