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Physics Professor Wolfgang Losert Named MPower Professor
He will receive $150,000 over three years to support his collaborative research with the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
Atmospheric and oceanic science Ph.D. student Samantha Halstead Santez left a six-year museum career to study sea ice. Now, she’s at NASA.
Bacteria-Virus Arms Race Provides Rare Window into Rapid and Complex Evolution
Study co-authored by Biology Professor Joshua Weitz found intricate ecological networks emerge from simple beginnings that feature repeating patterns of evolutionary development.
A Dramatic Step Forward in Robotics
The human body becomes a robot playground in a project funded by the Arts for All Initiative.
Biology Professor Jerry Wilkinson Answers Questions About Bats
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting mammalian behavior research.
Congratulations to the College's August 2023 Graduates!
184 students graduated from the college in August 2023.
Peter Nemes Receives Prestigious Award for Metabolism Research
The chemistry and biochemistry professor will lead a new project supported by a $500,000 grant from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.
Humans Are Disrupting Natural ‘Salt Cycle’ on a Global Scale, New Study Shows
The influx of salt in streams and rivers is an ‘existential threat,’ according to a research team led by a UMD geologist.
How To Preserve Beneficial Hibernating Insects in Your Yard
Research from UMD entomologist Max Ferlauto helps homeowners support the ecosystems thriving in their yards.
Maryland Celebrates Unveiling of its First Mesonet Tower
The University of Maryland and Maryland Department of Emergency Management partner to advance weather prediction and public safety.
‘Eye-Opening’ Study Sheds Light on Circadian Pacemaker
University of Maryland researchers studied synaptic changes in an animal model before and after it developed vision, which plays a key role in circadian rhythm.
Physics Professor Howard Milchberg to Receive APS Schawlow Prize in Laser Science
He was honored for his work in plasma optics and laser-driven particle accelerators.