Astrophysicist Kayhan Gultekin (M.S. ’02, Ph.D. ’06, astronomy) helped analyze the first evidence of gravitational waves passing through the Milky Way—signals likely launched into space by supermassive black holes.
NSF funding will support additional research directions and expand opportunities for undergraduate involvement in quantum simulation.
Projects presented by 2024–25 Hatchery teams include AI tools, biotech automation and content platforms.
The Steiner Forest Problem has stumped scientists for nearly four decades.
UMD students explored a dinosaur site as part of their geology class.
‘Science and Fiction of Planetary Systems’ uses movies, TV, and books to teach scientific truths.
Adam Wenchel (B.S. '99, computer science), co-founder and CEO of Arthur, and Jade LeSchack (B.S. ’25, physics; B.S. '25, mathematics) will address the college's August 2024, December 2024 and May 2025 graduates receiving bachelor's degrees.
He was honored for his distinguished scientific achievements and unwavering service to the society.
DataRobot CEO Debanjan Saha (M.S. '93, Ph.D. '95, computer science) will be the keynote speaker, and astronomy Ph.D. graduate Gabriel Grell and data science M.S. graduate Teddy Thomas will be the student speakers.
Students had the opportunity this semester to learn how to build systems of success to reach their goals in “The Psychology of Habit Building in Education: Creating and Sustaining Positive Learning Behaviors,” a student-initiated course led by Kian Mostoufi ’25.