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Congratulations to Our Graduates!
August 2021, December 2021 and May 2022 graduates participated in the college's commencement ceremony last month.
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Where Science Meets Social Justice
Graduating biological sciences major Jackie Liu sets her sights on Washington D.C. and a career shaping public policy. More » |
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UMD to Present Climate Finance and Risk Management Bootcamp
Experts from CMNS and the Smith School to deliver virtual sessions targeting leaders across industries on June 23 and 30, 2022. More » |
College Offers Data Science, Machine Learning and Bioinformatics Master's Degrees
Designed specifically for working professionals, courses are taught in the evenings. Apply by June 30 for Fall 2022 admission.
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Physics' Ellen Williams Named Chair of NASA Science Committee
The Science Committee provides independent advice on all NASA Earth and space science-related programs, policies, plans and priorities. More » |
Champion for Women and Underrepresented Students in Computing Retires from UMD
Computer Science's Jan Plane leaves a 30-year legacy of building computing programs and promoting diversity. More » |
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Alums Named to Time Magazine's 2022 List of 100 Most Influential People
Adam Phillippy (Ph.D. '10, computer science) and Michael Schatz (Ph.D. '10, computer science) were honored for their work completing sequencing of the human genome. More » |
New Computer Simulation Cracks Mystery of Cancer Drug Resistance
Study led by Chemistry and Biochemistry's Pratyush Tiwary uses machine learning to explain why a 'miracle drug' might not work for all patients. More » |