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University of Maryland Joins Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy
Gretchen Campbell, Associate Vice President of Quantum Research and Education, has been appointed to the high-level, bipartisan body tasked with developing a comprehensive national strategy to ensure the U.S. remains the global leader in the rapidly accelerating quantum competition.
UMD Microbiome Fellows Cap Seven-Month Program with Public Health Panel
The fellowship brings together researchers studying human, environmental and agricultural microbiomes, encouraging collaboration across disciplines that rarely intersect.
Observational Astronomer Alberto Bolatto Answers Questions About Galaxy and Star Formation
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on how galaxies and stars came to be.
New NASA DART Mission Data Reveals that Asteroids Throw ‘Cosmic Snowballs’ at Each Other
Astronomers found evidence that rocks continuously travel between Didymos and its smaller moon Dimorphos, reshaping our understanding of how near-Earth asteroids evolve over time—and how they can threaten our planet.
How Pokémon and Anime Inspired a Career in Physics
Samuel Márquez González (B.S. ’25, physics) has seen the world through numbers since he was a little kid. Now he's unraveling the mysteries of quantum information.
‘Molecular Musician’ Finds Harmony Between Research and Rock
Biological sciences major Cadence Michels sees striking parallels between genetic code and musical composition—and she's using both to make her mark at UMD.
UMD Entomologist 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.
Congratulations to the College's December 2025 Graduates!
Over 600 students from our college graduated in December 2025.
A Future Pediatrician's Scholarship Story
Senior neuroscience major Clara Abdelmalek earned a life-changing scholarship to support her studies.
Rick Greene Named Kamerlingh Onnes Prize Winner
Greene was honored for his outstanding achievements in the realm of superconductivity.
A Future Astrophysicist's Scholarship Story
Meet Harkeerat Singh, a University of Maryland student pursuing degrees in astronomy, physics and mathematics.
UMD Senior Builds Equitable AI Models to Diagnose Skin Cancer
Studies show darker-skinned patients suffer greater mortality from skin cancer. A tumor detection model built by a team that includes mathematics and computer science double-degree student Dhruv Dewan could help close the gap.