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MARCH 2024 |
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UMD Receives $27.2 Million Gift to Support Mathematics Research and Outreach
Funding will endow the Brin Mathematics Research Center, establish a new endowed chair and launch a summer camp for Maryland high school students. Read More » |
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Physics' Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship
He will use the award to continue studying plasmas surrounding black holes and neutron stars. READ MORE » |
Three CMNS Faculty and Staff Members Receive Do Good Innovator Awards
Entomology's Anahí Espíndola and Mathematics' Jacqueline Dwyer-Xec and Archana Khurana were selected for their broad and meaningful impact. READ MORE » |
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Astronomy's Benedikt Diemer Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award
The computational astrophysicist will use simulated galaxies to look for 'imprints' of elusive dark matter. READ MORE » |
Computer Science's Christopher Metzler Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award
Metzler will develop novel ways for computers to 'see through' objects and obstructions that scatter light. READ MORE » |
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Solving the Mystery of the Stinky Vapor Plumes on Campus
Physics' Daniel Lathrop spearheads a multidepartment Grand Challenges project that addresses campus steam, water and energy waste. READ MORE » |
Can't Stand Gossip? New Research Suggests That Gabbing About Others Is 'Not Always a Bad Thing'
Study by Computer Science's Dana Nau and Stanford researchers finds that gossip offers unexpected benefits beyond idle chitchat. READ MORE » |
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'We Need Data': UMD Postdoc Calls for Improved Tracking of LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM
ESSIC's Shane Coffield advocates for an evidence-based approach to inclusion. READ MORE » |
Geology's Sujay Kaushal Joins Initiative to Tackle Growing Threat of Salt Contamination
Kaushal is part of a multi-institution effort to monitor the intrusion of saltwater into rivers close to the ocean. READ MORE » |
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IN THE NEWS |
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Computer Science's Nirupam Roy Discusses His Work Detecting Deepfakes [WBAL-TV] |
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Physics' Stephen Scalfani Talks about Mining for Ghostly Cosmic Particles [BBC] |
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Events
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Irving and Renee Milchberg
Endowed Lecture
"Democracy, Autocracy and the Threat to Reason in the 21st Century"
Speaker: Congressman Jamie Raskin
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Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Lecture
"Beyond Sparkle and Glitter: How the Science of Crystals Will Usher in the Quantum Revolution"
Speaker: Efrain Rodriguez, Chemistry and Biochemistry
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Science on Tap
"Quantum Steampunk"
Speaker: Nicole Yunger Halpern, Joint Center for Quantum Information and Computer Science
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Solar Eclipse Viewing Party
Join us on campus to view the partial solar eclipse. More details to follow. |
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Black Alumni Weekend
Celebrate and enjoy a weekend filled with endless Terp Pride! Join your Science Terps community on Friday at 4 p.m. for food, drinks, an alumni panel discussion and networking. LEARN MORE » |
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Save the Date for a screening and discussion of "The Faraway Nearby: A journey into space, time and the mystery of black holes" featuring the work of late UMD physicist Joseph Weber.
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Maryland Day
Bring your family and friends to our signature campus event dedicated to learning, discovery and new ideas. LEARN MORE » |
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