Two From UMD Awarded 2024 NASA Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

Astronomy Ph.D. student Alexander Dittmann and postdoc Amelia Hankla received two of the 24 awards.

Nine Science Terps Awarded 2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

These fellowships recognize outstanding STEM graduate students.

Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Professor Kan Cao Answers Questions About Human Aging

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and aging.

Finding the Beauty in Chemistry

Cosmetic chemist Ama Gyedu (B.S. ’17, chemistry) blends artistry with science to develop new and improved formulations for personal care products like makeup and perfume. 

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Images of Galaxy M82’s Glowing Core and Galactic Wind

A UMD-led team of researchers probed this ‘prototypical starburst galaxy’ to understand the conditions that foster star formation.

Three Science Terps Named 2024 Goldwater Scholars

UMD’s 49 scholarships in the past 15 years rank No. 2 in the nation.

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.

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