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Atmospheric and Oceanic Science’s Maria Molina Answers Questions About Machine Learning and Extreme Weather
The College hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on climate and weather extremes. READ MORE » |
NASA’s DART Impact Permanently Changed the Shape and Orbit of Asteroid Moon
Study led by Astronomy’s Derek Richardson provides insights on the geophysics behind asteroid formation and evolution. READ MORE » |
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New Worm Study Paves Way for Better RNA-Based Drugs to Treat Human Disease
Team led by Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics’ Antony Jose discovered RNA mechanisms that may lead to more effective, durable and targeted treatments for conditions like high cholesterol, liver diseases and cancers. READ MORE » |
UMD Astronomers Investigate Eternal Darkness and Daylight on Distant World
Researchers including Astronomy’s Eliza Kempton found atmospheric differences between the morning and evening sides of exoplanet WASP-39 b. READ MORE » |
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Curious About the Cosmos
For astronomy and physics dual-degree student Aneesh Anandanatarajan, learning how to ask the “big questions” about physics and astronomy is both an art and a science. READ MORE » |
What Makes a Bird a Bird?
Biological sciences Ph.D. candidate Shauna Rasband investigates how a group of birds called passerines “won” at evolution. READ MORE » |
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Career Q&A with Senior Computer Science Major Kevin Liao
Liao sought University Career Center support for internship applications and interviews and landed a Capital One internship. READ MORE » |
UMD Offers New Minor in Quantum Science and Engineering
The minor adds to the university’s quantum information specialization for computer science majors and quantum computing master’s and graduate certificate programs. READ MORE » |
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Leaning into Lidar
Swarnav Banik (Ph.D. ’21, physics) is developing optical sensing systems for the next generation of self-driving vehicles. READ MORE » |
From Aardvarks to Zebras—and Everything In-Between
How David Powell’s (Ph.D. ’00, zoology) fascination with animals big and small inspired his career as a leader in zoo biology and animal welfare. READ MORE » |
