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New Study Finds Unique Structure of the ‘BOAT’—Brightest Gamma-ray Burst of All Time
UMD astronomer Brendan O’Connor led this research, which could explain why these ‘rare cosmic fireworks’ could be viewed for months.
New Study Identifies Mechanism Driving the Sun’s Fast Wind
UMD physicist James Drake says the release of magnetic energy near the sun’s surface enables the solar wind to reach gravity-defying speeds.
Seven Science Terps Receive CMNS Alumni Network Summer Awards
The awards will enable the students to conduct research and present at scientific conferences over the summer.
Chemistry Ph.D. student George Caceres puts microplastics into perspective through his mass spectrometry research with the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
Hard Work, Teamwork and Fairness
Willie E. May (Ph.D. ’77, chemistry) brings 50-plus years of research and administrative leadership experience to his new role as AAAS president-elect.
Is AI-Generated Content Actually Detectable?
UMD artificial intelligence experts Soheil Feizi and Furong Huang share their latest research on large language models like ChatGPT, the possible implications of their use and what’s coming next.
Atmospheric and oceanic science course offers UMD students experiential learning opportunity.
Congratulations to the College's May 2023 Graduates!
More than 1500 students from our college were set to graduate in May 2023.
24 Science Terps Honored as Senior Marshals
Program recognizes students for academic, extracurricular and personal accomplishments
Garmani Thein will resume studying two new bacteria species he helped discover last summer.
Three University Medal Finalists Embody Terp Spirit
CMNS seniors will leave a lasting mark through through their service and achievements.
UMD Astronomer Leads Study that Finds Water, and a New Mystery, in Rare Main Belt Comet
Research scientist Michael Kelley offered a theory that could explain Comet 238P/Read’s conspicuous lack of carbon dioxide.