The School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation will be sponsoring one or more teams based on student interest and the need to create interdisciplinary teams -- the key to success. If you are interested in participating, please submit the following to: mattbell@umd.edu, mmcf@umd.edu, and jimcohen@umd.edu by November 13th.
The project schedule is as follows:
| Friday, November 13, 2009 | Internal UM Deadline for applications |
| Monday, November 23, 2009 | UM applicants notified of eligibility and team formation |
| Friday, December 4, 2009 | Deadline for application to ULI |
| Friday, December 11, 2009 | Applicants notified of eligibility |
| Monday, January 18, 2010 - Monday, February 1, 2010 |
Competition dates |
| Monday, February 1, 2010 | Submissions postmark |
| Week of March 1, 2010 | Finalist teams announced |
| Friday, March 12, 2010 | Site visit by finalist team representative |
| Wednesday, April 7, 2010 | Finalist dress rehearsal |
| Thursday, April 8, 2010 | Finalist presentations to jury (top 3) |
In your letter if interest, please note if you wish to be considered as a complete team, rather than individually.
Professor Matthew Bell will be the lead faculty member working with the design team. He will be supported by professionals and other faculty members in a truly interdisciplinary effort. Independent study credit is available, if desired.