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From “I’m not a robot” to Semi-autonomous Mega-machines
Computer science alum Vinay Shet is on a mission driven by computer vision.
UMD Scientists Help Uncover Origins of Castaway Gamma-ray Bursts
These enigmatic bursts of energy have been traced back to previously undiscovered galaxies in the early Universe.
Study Refutes Claim that Tyrannosaurus Rex Was Three Separate Species
A UMD geology professor contributed to research that found insufficient evidence for the reclassification of the iconic T. rex.
Congratulations to the almost 3,000 Spring 2022 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.
Listening to “Animal Orchestras” May Help Save the Amazon
UMD researchers use soundscapes to monitor biodiversity in the world’s largest rainforest and what may be putting it at risk.
UMD Scientists Identify Mechanism Responsible for Fruit and Seed Development in Flowering Plants
The research could allow agriculturists to optimize productivity and explore the viability of ‘virgin fruits’.
UMD Named a Host Institution for Prestigious Planetary Science Postdoctoral Fellowship
Through the Heising-Simons Foundation’s 51 Pegasi b Fellowship, postdoctoral researchers will have the chance to probe the mysteries of the universe at the University of Maryland.
Congratulations to the College's May 2022 Graduates!
More than 1,600 students graduated from our college in May 2022.
Deep-sea Expeditions Over a Century Ago Offer New Insight into Climate Change
UMD scientists analyzed historical data to put ocean warming trends into modern context.
Canty has been leading the program since late 2019.
Taking Big Risks and Hatching a New Kind of Stock Trading Business
They created the quantitative finance platform Quandry and got a running start thanks to the Department of Computer Science’s Mokhtarzada Hatchery incubator for student tech ventures.
Andrew Harris Reappointed as Chair of UMD’s Department of Astronomy for Five-year Term
Harris hired new faculty members, strengthened research ties with NASA and improved research facilities during his first term as chair.