The University of Maryland achieved its highest-ever ranking from U.S. News & World Report, climbing one place to No. 16 among public schools. Read More »
UMD Rises Three Spots in 2026 Computer Science Rankings
The undergraduate program ranks in the Top 10 among publics overall and for the specialties of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. Read More »
‘Make AI a Force That Is Uplifting for All,’ UMD Leaders Urge at Global Summit
UMD President Darryll Pines and Computer Science’s Hal Daumé III joined international leaders and tech pioneers to discuss AI’s impact on education and more. Read More »
Mathematics’ Lawrence Washington Receives Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award
He was recognized for his transformative impact on student success and program innovation during his nearly 50 years at UMD. Read More »
Changing the Narrative From ‘You Can’t’ to ‘You Can’
Drawing on her own success story, Caroline Solomon (Ph.D. ’06, marine estuarine and environmental sciences) inspires deaf and hard-of-hearing college students to pursue careers in STEM fields. Read More »
From Lab Bench to Launch Pad
Senior physics major Dhruv Agarwal leads a team of undergraduate students developing satellite components that could launch deep into space with upcoming NASA missions. Read More »
UMD Students Name Asteroid ‘Diamondback’
Students in the ASTR315: Astronomy in Practice class measured the asteroid’s light curve and rotation period, then gave it a Terp-inspired rebrand. Read More »
Entomology’s Evan Economo Shows Island Ant Communities in Sharp Decline
His team’s novel approach to studying ant populations revealed signs of decline in 79% of species found only in Fiji. Read More »
Scientists Map the Navigation Styles of Wild Cats and Dogs
The study led by Biology’s William Fagan challenges longstanding assumptions about animal movement, finding that carnivore species use space in fundamentally different ways. Read More »
In The News
Physics’ Gretchen Campbell on the Next Arms Race: Quantum Cybersecurity [Politico]
Astronomy’s Silvia Protopapa on ‘Farting’ Dwarf Planet [Live Science]
Max Ferlauto (Ph.D. ’24, Entomology) on Why Leaving the Leaves Is Better for Your Yard [New York Times]
VIDEOs
The Weather Networks Keeping Marylanders Safe [WATCH VIDEO]
Biology’s Nikolas Francis Explores the Sounds of Neuroscience [WATCH VIDEO]
Events
Tues OCT 21
CANCELED
Shih-I Pai Lecture
"Assessing and Advancing the Potential of Quantum Computing: A NASA Case Study"
Speaker: Eleanor G. Rieffel, Quantum Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, NASA Ames Research Center
Tues OCT 28
Opportunities in Quantum Biosensing: Bridging the Gap from Innovation to Impact
This event focuses on bridging the scientific gap between the sensing of physical/chemical and biological systems and the translation gap between academia and industry. LEARN MORE »
Fri OCT 31
Ice Cream Social
Join us for the debut of our newest exclusive flavor! LEARN MORE »
Tues Nov 4
Dean's Distinguished Lecture
"Beyond the Prompt: The AI Transformation in Classrooms, Living Rooms and the White House"
Speaker: DJ Patil (M.A. '99, Ph.D. '01, Applied Mathematics), Former U.S. Chief Data Scientist LEARN MORE »
Sat-Sun NOV 15-16
NEW DATE
Technica
See ideas brought to life at the world's largest hackathon celebrating underrepresented genders in tech. LEARN MORE »
Sat NOV 15
Stars and Slices: Planetarium and Nature Walk
Join us for an out-of-this-world afternoon of science, nature, and fun! This family-friendly event is the perfect way to connect with the Terp community. LEARN MORE »
