February 2026 |
Features
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Meet the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
CMNS is a college where pioneers, scholars and innovators learn, collaborate and innovate to build a better future. Watch the Video » |
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Music-Savvy AI Built at UMD Could Help You Discover Your Next Favorite Artist
A new partnership between NVIDIA and Universal Music Group will harness Music Flamingo’s groundbreaking ability to discern the finer points of music. Read More » |
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New Climate Change Fluency Minor Will Train Non-Scientists in Climate Literacy
Students from across the university can now incorporate climate science into their career preparation. Read More » |
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Remembering and Giving Back
A generous gift from Jeff Saul (M.S. ’91, Ph.D. ’98, physics) and his wife Joy Watnik-Saul honors the memory of the late Physics Professor Edward “Joe” Redish. Read More » |
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New Study Charts Paths to End Cervical Cancer
Mathematics’ Abba Gumel identified vaccination strategies that could completely eliminate HPV-related cancers. Read More » |
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A Gutsy Approach to Human Hormones
Biological Sciences Ph.D. student Gabriela Arp says our gut microbiomes house hormone transformers with the power to change our bodies and brains. Read More » |
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Finding Infinity in Planetary Motion
As Mathematics’ Dan Cristofaro-Gardiner prepares for one of his field’s biggest stages this summer, his recent honors reflect a career built on curiosity, collaboration and surprising connections. Read More » |
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From ‘Math Nerd’ to Mission Engineer
Inspired by a college internship, Russell Schwartz (B.S. ’22, mathematics; B.S. ’22, computer science) is taking his passion for science all the way to the moon. Read More » |
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Physics Postdoc Shrinks Down Massive Particle Accelerators with Laser-Driven Plasma
Jaron Shrock’s (Ph.D. ’23, physics) research transforms gigantic particle accelerators into compact devices, opening doors for medical imaging, manufacturing and more. Read More » |
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In The News
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Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics’ Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe is on a Quest to Find Leonardo da Vinci’s DNA [Science]
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Entomology’s Evan Economo Discusses How Ant Societies Rose by Trading Individual Protection for Collective Power [The New York Times] |
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Biology’s Joshua Weitz Says Viruses Aren’t All Bad: In the Ocean, Some Help Fuel the Food Web [The Conversation] |
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Events |
Tues
Feb
17
Shih-I Pai Lecture
"Assessing and Advancing the Potential of Quantum Computing: A NASA Case Study"
Speaker: Eleanor G. Rieffel, NASA Ames Research Center LEARN MORE »
Fri
Feb
27
Deadline for International Applicants to Apply to Science Academy Programs
Apply to M.S. programs in AI, applied machine learning, bioinformatics and computational biology, data science, and quantum computing. LEARN MORE »
Wed
Mar
4
Giving Day
Students, faculty, staff, parents, friends and alumni are invited to join the largest day of giving on campus! Our goal is to raise critical funding and engage our community to advance the mission of the University of Maryland. LEARN MORE »
Tues
Mar
10
Irving and Renee Milchberg Endowed Lecture
"The Illusion of Self-Driving Cars"
Speaker: Missy Cummings, George Mason University LEARN MORE »
Fri
Mar
13
Pi Day
Join us for dessert π and a
recitation of π by Mathematics Professor Emeritus Denny Gulick. LEARN MORE »
Wed
Mar
25
Masters of Magic at Maryland
Join us for an extraordinary evening of magic and illusions at The Clarice, showcasing seven world-class magicians from five different countries in a fast-paced theatrical celebration of wonder. LEARN MORE »
SAT
APR
25
Department of Mathematics 150th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in commemorating 150 years of outstanding research, education and service with staff, faculty members, and friends. Celebrate our history while networking and sharing stories with fellow Terps. Admission is free! LEARN MORE »
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