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SCIENCE IN A SHELL
The E-newsletter of the UMD College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
OCTOBER 2018 |
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Tropical Frogs Found to Coexist with Deadly Fungus
Biology's Karen Lips and colleagues observed frog populations persisting in the Panamanian forest, a decade after decimation by chytrid fungus. More » |
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Mountaintop Observatory Sees Gamma Rays from Exotic Milky Way Object
Physics' Jordan Goodman serves as U.S. lead investigator for the High-Altitude Water Cherenkov Gamma-Ray Observatory (HAWC) collaboration that made the discovery.
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Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research Receives $1.2M NIH Award
Cell Biology and Molecular
Genetics' Brian Pierce leads the project, which aims to develop a 3D modeling tool that could lead to new immunotherapies. More » |
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Two Professors Named Distinguished Scholar-Teachers
Chemistry and Biochemistry's Jeffery Davis & Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics' Anne Simon received the honor.
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Astronomy's Eliza Kempton
Co-authors National
Academies Exoplanet Report
The report outlines a long-term strategy to explore distant planets that might harbor life. More » |
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Could College Park Be Ground Zero for a Quantum Computing Revolution?
Many have entered the race to build a quantum computer—and UMD has a hand in two of the most intriguing approaches, each with its own hurdles to overcome. More » |
College's Faculty, Staff and Alumni Raise Funds to Keep Artwork in Bioscience Research Building
College has raised just over $6,000 of the $25,000 needed by the end of the month. More » |
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A Hot Summer of Cool Research in Computer Science |
Science on Tap: What Quantum Computing Will Do For You |
Podcast: Black Holes - The Ultimate Cosmic Whisks |
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Inaugural Helz Lecture in Geology
Gene Likens of the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and the University of Connecticut will speak about "Acid Rain: A long and unfinished journey from discovery to political action." More » |
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Science on Tap
Join us for our monthly lecture series at MilkBoy ArtHouse. Biology's Jerry Wilkinson will tell us "10 Amazing Facts About Vampires and Other Bats." More » |
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Paint Branch Distinguished Lecture in Applied Physics
Sir John B. Pendry of Imperial College, London, will speak about "Capturing Light on the Nanoscale." More » |
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Distinguished Scholar-Teacher Lecture
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Professor Anne Simon will speak about "25 Years of National Science Foundation Broader Impacts: Inspiring a Generation of Women Scientists by Infusing Science into The X-Files."
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Bioscience Day
Join us for our 19th annual Bioscience Day, where we'll explore "The Rules of Life," including epigenetics, genomics and the inner workings of nature.
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