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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.
Noriko Maitland Receives UMD Provost’s Academic Advisor of the Year Award
The Department of Computer Science academic advisor contributed to several initiatives to address student advising needs and improve how the department delivers information and resources.
The Code They Couldn't Talk About
Eileen Buckholtz (M.S. ’73, computer science) is publishing a book, "Queens of Code: Inspiring True Stories from NSA’s Computing Women," in November 2026.
UMD Alumni Bring Local Law into the AI Age
University of Maryland alumni Denis Peskoff (Ph.D. ’21, computer science) and Joe Barrow (Ph.D. ’22, computer science) developed the largest machine-readable collection of local law ever assembled in the country.
Studying the ‘Wild West’ of the Early Universe
Astronomy postdoctoral researcher Erini Lambrides’ research on black hole formation earned her a coveted spot on Scientific American’s Young American Scientists list.
Guiding New Generations of Neuroscientists
This summer, three UMD researchers played important roles in the prestigious Marine Biological Laboratory’s summer neurobiology course.
Marcie Occhi (B.S. ’09, M.S. ’11, geology) digs her work mapping the history of Virginia’s rocks and minerals.
Anisha Campbell and Dorothea O'Toole Receive 2026 President’s Distinguished Service Awards
The award honors staff who have served the university for at least 10 years and demonstrated exceptional leadership and performance.
Always-On System Unmasks Covert Signals Across the Radio Spectrum
A University of Maryland study published earlier this year shows how connected networks can be vulnerable to covert radio transmissions that disappear before standard security systems register them.
John Biddle (Ph.D. ’13, physics) is developing smart sensing systems to ‘see’ inside packages, boxes and bags—and detect potential threats.
Cole Miller’s (B.S. ’24, mathematics) lifelong passion for mathematics and sports helped him score an ‘awesome’ job as a scouting assistant in the NFL.
A UMD-led study found that catastrophic collisions between icy moons barely disturb the hidden oceans beneath their frozen surfaces, offering new insights into life beyond Earth.