Alum Brendan Iribe received the President’s Award, Kevin J. Tu (B.S. '23, biological sciences; B.S. '23, economics) received the Outstanding Young Alumnus Award and Distinguished University Professor Rita R. Colwell received the Spirit of Maryland Award.
A gift from alum Brendan Iribe named a student lounge in honor of Computer Science Principal Lecturer Emerita Jandelyn Plane.
The honor underscores UMD’s broad impact in cultivating entrepreneurial talent and driving innovation across disciplines and throughout the state.
Led by computer science Ph.D. student Zeyu Yan, UMD researchers created a recyclable 3D-printed circuit board that dissolves in water to recover 98% of its materials.
A multidisciplinary team is working to replace that idea of speech therapy with a more inclusive approach—one that leverages artificial intelligence to help speech therapists and their clients set goals based on the client’s specific daily challenges and strengths.
A plant virologist and longtime “The X-Files” scientific adviser, Simon is donating $15 million to support two endowed professorships, one in virology and another in RNA or plant biology; multiple postdoctoral fellowships; and multiple graduate fellowships.
Beyond the physical space in the Computer Science Instructional Center, one of the most visible results of the Brins’ philanthropy is the steady drumbeat of workshops, summer schools and distinguished lectures. The events are central to the Brin Center’s operations because academic mathematics, despite what the uninitiated might envision, is an intensely social discipline.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on the role of artificial intelligence in drug discovery.
Capy’s Journey introduces mindfulness through interactive levels and daily challenges. Players guide a capybara character through activities designed to encourage reflection, focus and consistency.
An app based on Music Flamingo could start with both a listener’s baseline preferences pegged to listening history—like a fondness for gravelly vocals or waltz crescendos—then adjust its recommendations following ChatGPT-like prompts.