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Growing into a Physicist at UMD
UMD physics graduate student Michael Winer champions U.S. International Physics Olympiad community.
College’s Graduate Programs Earn High U.S. News Rankings
Thirteen programs and specialties placed in the top 25 nationwide.
Creating an Inclusive Physics Community
UMD physics majors develop and lead a course on diversity and inclusion in physics.
Nicole Yunger Halpern Ponders Quantum Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Everything Else
Yunger Halpern's book "Quantum Steampunk" is set to publish March 2022.
S. James Gates, Jr. Endows New Summer Research Award
The award will support undergraduate students in physics or mathematics to pursue research during the summer break.
New Scoring Scale Tracks the Harmful Effects of Salt Pollution in Freshwater Streams and Rivers
Potomac and Anacostia Rivers, Rock Creek among the waterways with salt levels exceeding water quality thresholds, according to new study led by University of Maryland scientists.
From Google and YouTube to TikTok, Masoud Loghmani (B.S. ’96, physics) is a leading technology innovator.
Testudo, twists and turns on Paul Capriolo’s (B.S. ’06, computer science) path to tech success.
Delante Desouza’s (B.S. '16, computer science) fast break to a starring role in new HBO series about the L.A. Lakers.
Richard Mushotzky Awarded 2022 Henry Norris Russell Lectureship by American Astronomical Society
The lectureship is awarded annually based on a lifetime of eminence in astronomical research.
More than 3,100 students were named to the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean's List for Fall 2021.
Three UMD Faculty Members Receive 2022 Sloan Research Fellowships
Lei Chen, Alicia Kollár and Pratyush Tiwary were recognized for their distinguished performance and unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field.