The 2025 FYEE Conference is excited to welcome the following Keynote Speakers
Dr. Darryll J. Pines
Position: President, University of Maryland, College Park, MD
Keynote Title:
Building the Pipeline: e4usa and the Next Generation of Engineers
Amidst declining enrollments, changing demographics and rising costs, it is more imperative than ever that educators reach the next generation of engineers with experiential programs that have immediate impact and inspire them to continue their academic journey. In this talk, University of Maryland President Darryll J. Pines will discuss how the landscape of engineering education has changed and how his work leading Engineering for US All—a first-of-its-kind, national initiative designed to introduce engineering design principles—is creating new pathways to engage young people and inspire them to deliver real world solutions for our societal challenges.
Keynote Date/Time: Monday July 28th, 2025 at breakfast
Dr. Darryll J. Pines is the 34th president of the University of Maryland and a professor of aerospace engineering. Since 2020, he has led initiatives to foster diversity, support student success, and address global challenges through research and collaboration. Key efforts include the Terrapin Commitment for need-based aid, TerrapinSTRONG onboarding, and a pledge for net-zero carbon emissions by 2025. A faculty member since 1995, Pines previously served as engineering dean and is a member of the National Academy of Engineering. He holds degrees from UC Berkeley and MIT.
Read Darryll J. Pines’ full biography here
More keynote speakers to be announced soon…