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.

‘We Need Data’: UMD Postdoc Calls for Improved Tracking of LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM

Shane Coffield, a researcher with the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, advocates for an evidence-based approach to inclusion.

Three CMNS Faculty and Staff Members Receive Do Good Innovator Awards

Entomology's Anahí Espíndola and Mathematics' Jacqueline Dwyer-Xec and Archana Khurana were selected for their broad and meaningful impact in CMNS.

Career Q&A with Recent Physics Alum Jason Barbier

Barbier sought out Career Center support for job offer negotiations.

Can’t Stand Gossip? New Research Suggests That Gabbing About Others Is ‘Not Always a Bad Thing’

Gossiping offers unexpected benefits beyond idle chitchat, according to a study conducted by UMD and Stanford researchers. 

UMD Astrophysicist Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship

He will use the award to continue studying plasmas surrounding black holes and neutron stars.

Parsing Big Data to Identify Hidden Threats

UMD students make a difference at Capital One during Break Through Tech’s micro-internship program. 

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