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AOSC’s Xin-Zhong Liang and Geology’s Ann Wylie Named 2024 AAAS Fellows
They join 469 other scientists, engineers and innovators who received the distinguished lifetime honor within the scientific community this year. READ MORE » |
Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Pratyush Tiwary Receives Early Career Award
From the American Chemical Society
Tiwary was recognized for pioneering theoretical and computational methods that combine AI and statistical physics, which could yield new treatments for cancer and other human diseases. READ MORE » |
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UMD’s Computer Science Graduate Program Climbs in 2026 U.S. News Rankings
The program ranks No. 9 among the country’s public institutions and 16th overall. READ MORE » |
Data-Driven, Interactive Map Shows Local Economic Impact of Cuts to Federal Funding for Health Research
Researchers at UMD and the University of Pennsylvania show that proposed NIH funding cuts lead to an estimated $16 billion in economic loss and 68,000 jobs lost nationwide. READ MORE » |
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Medical Training—From Every Angle
An advanced camera system developed by Computer Science’s Amitabh Varshney enables virtual reality learning and training for physician assistant students. READ MORE » |
Researchers Discover Way to Predict Treatment Success for Parasitic Skin Disease
A study co-led by Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics’ Najib El-Sayed could help doctors select more effective treatments earlier for patients with leishmaniasis, a disfiguring skin infection. READ MORE » |
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Using Chemistry to Unlock Renewable Energy
Chemistry Ph.D. student Stephanie Hong studies metal oxides with promising properties for the energy sector. READ MORE » |
Alum Brings Space Images to Light
Alyssa Pagan (B.S. ’16, astronomy), a science visuals developer with the Space Telescope Science Institute, puts the color and sparkle in cosmic imagery. READ MORE » |
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UMD Study Reveals Why Young Plants May Be More Vulnerable to Disease
A study co-authored by Biology’s Emily Bruns reveals an evolutionary trade-off that young plants face to develop disease resistance. READ MORE » |
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics’ Anne Simon Answers Questions About Citrus Greening
The college hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting plant virology research. READ MORE » |
