October 2026 |
Features
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Part of a new class of NASA astrophysics missions, the PRobe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics (PRIMA) is targeted to launch in 2033 and will peer through cosmic gas and dust to achieve a remarkably clear view of the universe. |
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The program ranks in the Top 10 among public institutions overall and for the specialties of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, according to U.S. News & World Report. |
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They helped design and build the IceCube Neutrino Observatory’s data storage, analysis and real-time alert systems, and they currently play a major role in operating the observatory and analyzing the data. |
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Biotech executive Krisztina Zsebo (B.S. ’77, biochemistry) has spent more than four decades working at the forefront of therapeutic discovery, bringing life-changing drugs to the patients who need them. |
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Jared Wolinsky (B.S. ’09, computer science) credits his UMD education and the QUEST Honors Program for preparing him for his current role as group vice president of software engineering at SiriusXM. |
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Paik (M.S. ’05, Ph.D. ’07, physics) helps researchers use the company’s increasingly powerful machines to solve challenging problems. |
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Kelly Fast (M.S. ’93, Ph.D. ’05, astronomy) is NASA’s acting planetary defense officer, overseeing U.S. efforts and global coordination to survey the sky, calculate orbits, study physical properties and identify possible impact risks of near-Earth objects. |
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Davoudi will receive up to $2.5 million to explore how the universe works using cutting-edge tools such as quantum computing and sensing. |
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A National Science Foundation workshop hosted by UMD began charting a plan for developing chemistry-specific artificial intelligence tools to advance scientific research and discovery. |
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UMD mathematicians predict the dramatic impact of a proposal to repeal Florida’s measles vaccine mandate. |
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They helped adapt a technique built to track marsquakes for NASA’s InSight mission, turning it on the moon. |
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Events |
WED
OCT
21
"The Search for Habitability and Life in the Ocean Worlds of Our Solar System"
Speaker: Jonathan Lunine, Caltech/JPL
WED
OCT
21
Explore the University of Maryland's role in establishing the early foundations of the internet.
WED
NOV
4
"Light Entertainment: How We Make Photons Work for Us"
Speaker: John Fourkas, University of Maryland
SUN
NOV
15
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.
SUN
NOV
17
"What’s Shaking on the Moon"
Spaker: Nicholas Schmerr,
University of Maryland
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