University of Maryland Receives $27.2 Million Gift to Support Mathematics Research and Outreach

Funding will endow the Brin Mathematics Research Center, establish a new endowed chair and launch a summer camp for Maryland high school students.

Maryland Celebrates Unveiling of its First Mesonet Tower

The University of Maryland and Maryland Department of Emergency Management partner to advance weather prediction and public safety.

UMD Leads New $20M NSF Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society

The institute will take a holistic approach, integrating broader participation in artificial intelligence design, new technology development, and more informed governance of AI-infused systems.

Remembering Rance Cleaveland (1961-2024)

Computer Science Professor and CMNS Associate Dean for Research Rance Cleaveland passed away on March 27, 2024.

UMD Geology Ph.D. Student Helps Discover Giant Volcano on Mars

The discovery brings scientists closer to finding possible extraterrestrial life on Mars and provides a potential destination for future robotic and human exploration.

World Tuberculosis Day: Solving an Ancient Problem with New Science

UMD’s Volker Briken takes a closer look at the bacteria responsible for causing tuberculosis, one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.

Solving the Mystery of the Stinky Vapor Plumes on Campus

UMD physicist Daniel Lathrop is spearheading a multidepartment Grand Challenges project that addresses campus steam, water and energy waste.

Determined to Learn, Inspired to Teach

As a teacher and a physicist, Brad Conrad’s (M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’09, physics) mission is to support physics education and “make the world a better place with science.”

Gravitating Toward Science and Stories

While pursuing a double degree in physics and astronomy, senior Madeline Lessard is leading a space for fellow STEM students interested in broadening their literary horizons.

UMD Astrophysicist Benedikt Diemer Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award

He will use simulated galaxies to look for ‘imprints’ of elusive dark matter.

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