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Physics’ Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship
He will further his research that uses computational astrophysics to study some of the most mysterious objects in the universe, including neutron stars and black holes. READ MORE » |
Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics’ Jonathan Dinman to Direct the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research
The Montgomery County-based research institute focuses on therapeutic drug and vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing. READ MORE » |
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UMD Awarded $2 Million to Build a Quantum Biosensing Test Bed
The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research award will be used to develop and test quantum technologies that use brain-inspired computing and sensing. READ MORE » |
Technica Commemorates 10 Years of Empowering Underrepresented Genders in Tech
The world’s largest hackathon of its kind returned to its roots while expanding its global reach. READ MORE » |
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Study Could ‘Pave the Way’ for Improved Treatment of Premature Aging Disease
Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics’ Kan Cao identified a protein that could improve the cardiovascular health of individuals with progeria. READ MORE » |
Mystery of ‘Dinky’ Dinosaur’s Unusually Long Stride Solved
Geology’s Thomas R. Holtz Jr. helped recreate the movements of a bird-sized raptor, shedding new light on the origin of flight. READ MORE » |
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From Ocean Dynamics to the State of the Climate
NOAA oceanographer Tim Boyer (Ph.D. ’24, atmospheric and oceanic science) tracks changes in the subsurface ocean that play an important role in Earth’s climate system. READ MORE » |
Insect-Killing Fungi Find Unexpected Harmony in War
A new study by UMD entomologists reveals that two strains of pathogenic fungi unexpectedly cooperate to divide insect victims rather than aggressively compete for resources. READ MORE » |
