March 2026 |
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New UMD Startup Builds the ‘Picks and Shovels’ for the RNA Revolution
Co-founded by Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Pratyush Tiwary, Emergente’s patented RNAnneal platform predicts shapeshifting RNA structures, addressing a foundational bottleneck across the therapeutics, agriculture and biotechnology manufacturing industries. Read More » |
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Department of Geology Announces New Name
The Department of Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences better reflects the unit’s interdisciplinary nature. Read More » |
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Department of Biology Launches Quantitative Biology Initiative
QBI brings together scientists across diverse disciplines who are united through an interest in using quantitative methods to answer biological questions. Read More » |
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UMD’s Newest Mars Rover Is Out of This World
The UMD Loop student team hopes to celebrate its 10th anniversary with a podium finish in an international rover competition. Read More » |
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From COVID-19 to ChatGPT: A Statistician’s Quest to Improve Survey Statistics
Mathematics graduate student Aditi Sen’s research refines survey analysis when few people respond—with sweeping applications. Read More » |
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NIH Awards $12.5M for Alzheimer’s Researchers to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Scour Biobank Data
Computer Science’s Heng Huang leads the project’s AI and machine learning efforts and plans to build a genomic language model that will drive drug discovery for Alzheimer’s disease. Read More » |
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Entomology’s Evan Economo Helps Bring the World’s Ant Diversity to Life in 3D Imagery
Researchers leveraged advanced technologies and artificial intelligence to hasten the process of generating 2,000 3D digital ant images. Now, a class of UMD computer science majors is working to bring the data to life. Read More » |
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New NASA DART Mission Data Reveals that Asteroids Throw ‘Cosmic Snowballs’ at Each Other
A study led by UMD astronomers reshapes our understanding of how near-Earth asteroids evolve over time—and how they can threaten our planet. Read More » |
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Inspired by Innovation
In the latest chapter of his 35-plus-year career in pharma, Thomas Lake (B.S. ’88, biological sciences) is advancing next-generation biotechnology that aims to take the needle out of vaccinations. Read More » |
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Videos
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Meet the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences [Watch]
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In The News
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‘Smart Underwear’ Developed by Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics’ Brantley Hall Could Help Unlock Secrets of Human Flatulence [Scientific American]
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Atmospheric & Oceanic Science’s Ross Salawitch Discusses NASA Greenlighting Two Earth Science Missions [Science] |
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Entomology Graduate Student Allison Huysman Tracks Grassland Birds [Smithsonian] |
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In Memoriam: Atmospheric & Oceanic Science’s Eugenia Kalnay [AMS Headlines] |
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Events |
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 »
Wed-Fri
APR
8-10
Quantum Biotechnology Conference
Learn about state-of-the-art technologies in quantum sensing; quantum reporters; quantum control; and quantum analysis of complex, large-scale biological data.
LEARN MORE »
SAT
APR
11
Black Alumni Weekend: CMSE Alumni Brunch & Celebration
Science and engineering alumni are invited to catch up with old classmates and make new connections while enjoying brunch and family-friendly activities. Pre-registration is required and space is limited. LEARN MORE »
Wed
APR
15
Science on Tap
"Maryland Mesonet and HydroNet"
Learn about networks of weather and water sensors installed by UMD researchers to protect Maryland communities from tornadoes, flooding and other severe weather.
Speakers: Timothy Canty and James Hyde, University of Maryland LEARN MORE »
SAT
APR
18
Science Terps Do Good: Service Project with Chesapeake Natives
Join fellow Science Terps for a morning of native plant propagation, garden maintenance and habitat restoration at Chesapeake Natives' greenhouse in Rosaryville State Park in Prince George's County, Maryland. LEARN MORE »
SAT
APR
25
Department of Mathematics 150th Anniversary Celebration
Join us in commemorating 150 years of outstanding mathematics research, education and service with faculty, staff and alumni. LEARN MORE »
Sat
APR
25
Maryland Day
Join us for the University of Maryland's annual springtime open house! Bring family and friends to enjoy interactive demonstrations, performances and workshops that celebrate community, discovery and Terp pride. LEARN MORE »
Tues
May
19
CMNS Graduate Student Commencement Ceremony
August 2025, December 2025 and May 2026 CMNS doctoral, master's and certificate graduates must RSVP by April 15. LEARN MORE »
Wed
May
20
CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
August 2025, December 2025 and May 2026 CMNS bachelor’s degree graduates must RSVP by April 7. LEARN MORE »
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