The Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

Designing Polymers for Biomedical Applications

Chemical Engineers Develop Treatments for Common Post-Operative Abdominal Complication

$21M +

in current research expenditures

Lasting Partnerships

ChBE faculty members frequently partner with ARL and national labs across the U.S. to solve society's most pressing energy problems.

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45%

of student body are female

Student Diversity

Women account for roughly 45 percent - and minorities, nearly 25 percent - of the ChBE student body.

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96%

retention rate of ChBE majors at the end of freshman year

Leading Programs

Chemical engineering at Maryland ranked #19 in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report, while the Clark School of Engineering ranked #10 for its graduate program.

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May 13, 2026

2026 Invention of the Year: Engineering Projects Top List

Engineering faculty and student researchers led—or participated in—projects awarded by UMD

Teamwork is vastly important, so get to know your classmates and problem-solve as a group. We're stronger if we work together.

May 13, 2026

Capstone Design Expo 2026: Students Solve for Maryland & Beyond

May 11, 2026

Undergrads Recognized at Annual Honors & Awards Celebration

May 8, 2026

Chemical Engineers Develop Treatments for Common Post-Operative...

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CITEAM Workshop 2026

May 20, 2026