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SCIENCE IN A SHELL
The E-newsletter of the UMD College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
September 2022 |
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2022 Distinguished University Professors Named
Mathematics’ Dmitry Dolgopyat, Physics’ Richard Greene and Atmospheric & Oceanic Science’s Zhanqing Li received the university’s highest honor. Read More »
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UMD’s Computer Science Undergraduate Program Climbs Two Spots to No. 16 in U.S. News Rankings
The department also ranked in the Top 10 among public schools in five computer science specialties. More » |
UMD Ranks 8th for Black Undergraduates Earning Doctorates
UMD was the No. 1 non-historically Black college or university (HBCU) on the list. More » |
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Two CMNS Staff Members Receive Provost’s Academic Advisor of the Year Awards
Stephanie Bent of the Office of Student Services and Alyssa Ryan of Immersive Media Design were recognized for their dedication to students. More » |
CMNS Alumni Network Summer Awards Provide Support to Six Undergraduates
The awards help students defray costs related to conducting research, attending conferences or interning. More » |
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Mapping the Quantum Frontier
UMD expands its footprint as the ‘Capital of Quantum’ with the latest lab and institute to advance quantum computing. More » |
Scientists Detect Carbon Dioxide in Exoplanet's Atmosphere
Astronomy’s Eliza Kempton and Thaddeus Komacek were on the research team that analyzed the spectrum of WASP-39 b. More » |
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CMNS Researchers Awarded $6.9M to Design and Test Vaccine to Combat Hepatitis C
They aim to design a vaccine to induce broadly neutralizing antibodies and long-term memory T cell responses. More » |
CMNS Now Offers Quantum Computing Graduate Certificate
The 12-credit program prepares participants for working with quantum technology in their chosen field. More » |
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Science on Tap
"Earth Strikes Back: The DART Mission to Impact an Asteroid"
Speaker: Derek Richardson, Professor of Astronomy, University of Maryland LEARN MORE » |
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Russell Marker Lecture
"Asymmetric Organocatalysis: Democratizing Catalysis for a Sustainable World"
Speaker: David MacMillan, 2021 Nobel Laureate in Chemistry LEARN MORE » |
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Inaugural Charles W. Misner Endowed Lecture in Gravitational Physics
Speaker: Sam Gralla, Associate Professor of Physics, University of Arizona LEARN MORE » |
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George and Rosalind Helz
Distinguished Lecture in Geology
"How Fracking Affects Our Water"
Speaker: Susan L. Brantley, Penn State University LEARN MORE » |
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Bioscience Day
Bioscience Day returns with research talks, an inventor pitch competition, a poster session, networking panels, a keynote lecture and more. LEARN MORE » |
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Dr. Shih-I Pai Lecture (Virtual)
Speaker: M. Cristina Marchetti, Distinguished Professor of Physics, Syracuse University LEARN MORE » |
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Science on Tap
"Nose Knows Best: How our smell changes through life and disease"
Speaker: Ricardo Araneda, Professor of Biology, University of Maryland LEARN MORE » |
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Paint Branch Distinguished Lecture in Applied Physics
"How Quantum Mechanics Helps Identify Mechanisms and Discover Materials to Combat Climate Change"
Speaker: Emily A. Carter, Princeton University LEARN MORE » |
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