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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.
Scientists Discover Molten Layer Covering Martian Core
New NASA InSight research reveals a liquid silicate ‘blanket’ wrapped around Mars’ core, leading to new clues about the planet’s evolutionary history and the loss of its potential to sustain life.
Meet Black Scholars in Biology at UMD
Students launched an organization for Black graduate students in the biological sciences.
Unearthing the Ecological Impacts of Cicada Emergences on North American Forests
UMD researchers co-author study that unveils the cascading effects of periodical cicada emergence events on forest ecosystems ahead of an historic convergence of broods set to emerge in spring 2024.
UMD senior author Rita Colwell said pathogenic Vibrio bacteria are on the rise due to climate change, and it’s a ‘serious concern.’
Learn how our alums are working to improve human health.
Mapping Molecules in the Brain
Colenso Speer creates innovative ways to map the physical layout of brain cells and uses sophisticated new techniques to identify the complex chemical signals that form the intricate circuitry in our brains.
Melissa Caras is searching for ways to help maintain or improve perceptual skills in the face of aging or disease.
Roy Mariuzza is part of a major research effort to make the human body better at fighting cancer.
QuICS Fellow Advocates for Quantum Simulation of Extreme Physics
University of Maryland researchers want to make sure the nascent effort to use quantum computers to simulate the extreme events of the universe continues to thrive.
UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Mercedes Taylor Named Moore Inventor Fellow
Taylor will use the $825,000 award to further develop new materials that selectively capture valuable metals in water, enabling a recovery process that could make battery manufacturing more sustainable.
Bio-Nose Technology: Conferring a Sense of Smell
Backed by a National Science Foundation grant of $2 million, a team of UMD researchers aims to create a portable device capable of identifying odors in the environment.