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Three Science Terps Named 2021 Goldwater Scholars

Over the last decade, UMD’s nominations yielded 37 scholarships—the second most in the nation.

March 30, 2021
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Awarded to 13 Science Terps

The college’s awardees include five current graduate students, four current undergraduates and four recent alumni.

March 24, 2021
From a Passion for Science to a Successful Career in Biopharmaceutical Research

Biochemistry alumnus Michael Severino makes his mark as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.

March 22, 2021
UMD Science Major Wins Prestigious 2021 Churchill Scholarship

Pavan Ravindra will graduate in May with bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and computer science.

March 12, 2021
When Tyrannosaurs Dominated, Medium-sized Predators Disappeared

New UMD study suggests that everywhere tyrannosaurs rose to dominance, their juveniles took over the ecological role of medium-sized carnivores.

March 5, 2021
Accurate Aging of Wild Animals Thanks to First Epigenetic Clock for Bats

UMD-led research identifies age-related changes to DNA and reveals longevity-related differences between bat species.

March 4, 2021
Bridging Cultures and Supporting Collaborations

Q&A with Brain and Behavior Institute Founding Director Betsy Quinlan.

March 4, 2021
Researchers Comb Atoms into a Novel Swirl

JQI researchers engineered a new kind of topological matter by breaking free from the constraints of crystalline solids.

March 4, 2021
2021 Virtual Summer Science Camps at UMD for K-12 Students

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences offers 2021 summer camps in computer science, math and more.

March 2, 2021
Kevin McIver Named Interim Chair of UMD’s Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics

He has served as associate chair of the department since 2018.

February 28, 2021
Bhatele Receives NSF CAREER Award to Optimize Parallel Software and Systems

Abhinav Bhatele, an assistant professor of computer science with an appointment in the UMIACS, is principal investigator of an NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, which is expected to total $550,000 over five years.

February 25, 2021
New Partnership Aims to Help UMD Further Diversify D.C. Region’s Tech Ecosystem

Partnership with Break Through Tech is part of the Gender Equality in Tech (GET) Cities Initiative.

February 25, 2021