The QUEST (Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams) Honors Program is a three-year program for University of Maryland undergraduates studying business, engineering, and/or science. Through our five-course curriculum, students complete experiential learning projects and gain unique teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills that prepare them for their futures. Now in our 30th year, QUEST has become a mainstay at the University of Maryland, College Park, providing a unique opportunity for students who are interested in multidisciplinary, hands-on learning experiences.
QUEST at a Glance
250
Business, Engineering, and Science Students
3.74
Average Incoming GPA
47%
Accept Jobs With QUEST Corporate Partners
Information for UMD Students
Each winter, QUEST admits talented freshmen enrolled in a major in the Robert H. Smith School of Business, A. James Clark School of Engineering, and/or College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences. Applications are now closed for the 2021-22 academic year and will reopen for 2022-23 in December 2022.
“QUEST has provided so much for me and molded me into the person that I am today. I can attribute a lot of my professional development to QUEST. QUEST has made me an extremely confident person when it comes to teamwork and public speaking. From a personal perspective, QUEST has introduced me to many great people and helped me form wonderful friendships. I am forever grateful.”
— Eric Zhang, Computer Science ’21, Accenture
Information for Corporate Partners
QUEST welcomes the opportunity to partner with organizations interested in contributing to student learning and gaining access to talented undergraduate students in business, engineering, and science. Our corporate partners provide experiential learning opportunities for QUEST students through project sponsorship in both our capstone course and our data analysis course. Corporate partners are also invited to our annual networking event and receive QUEST resume books every semester.
50+
Annual Experiential Learning Projects
92%
Team Recommendations Implemented
85%
Returning Partners
“For many years, QUEST students have provided Northrop Grumman with a fresh perspective for solving some of our business challenges. Using QUEST’s recommendations, Northrop Grumman has improved productivity and streamlined processes, which resulted in cost savings for the company. We are extremely excited to be part of this program and look forward to continuing our relationship with QUEST in the future.”
— Bryan Buckland, Senior Director, Finance, Northrop Grumman
In Hospital Project, QUEST Students Prescribe Changes
A virtual trip to the doctor’s office was quite productive for these Maryland Smith students. This past semester, a team of QUEST Honors Program students worked with Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., to provide recommendations toward improving the patient experience, reducing provider burnout, making providers more productive, and increasing the hospital’s bottom line.
QUEST Undergrads Impress During Capstone Conference
From agriculture and manufacturing to supply chain management, students from the Quality Enhancement Systems and Teams (QUEST) Honors Program are ready to help businesses achieve their operational goals. In December, nine student teams from Cohort 34 showcased their semester-long capstone projects during the bi-annual QUEST Capstone Conference at the University of Maryland.
Professional Staff
Hassan Ibrahim
Interim Executive Director
Pamela Armstrong
Associate Director
Jessica Roffe
Assistant Director
Rachel DiDonna
Program Manager
David Ashley
Instructor
Joseph P. Bailey
Instructor
Contact Us
QUEST Honors Program
7699 Mowatt Lane
1407 Van Munching Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-1815
Email: questhonors@umd.edu
Phone: 301-405-0534