A Season of Change for UMD’s Sundial

As part of a routine refinishing of the sundial, workers are now fixing the date markers along its northern extension, meticulously measuring the location of the month, solstice and equinox markers and reinstalling them.

Inside TechStart 2026

Computing Catalyst’s TechStart program gave University of Maryland students a week to explore coding, design and technology through community-focused projects.

NSF Renews Maryland-Led Quantum Simulation Institute’s Funding

A University of Maryland-led institute focused on robust quantum simulation will launch a new phase of research with a five-year U.S. National Science Foundation award expected to total $37.5 million.

Can Earthly Microbes Survive on the Moon? Scientists Say Yes (in the Shade)

Microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in shady spots in the moon’s south pole region, say researchers from NASA and the University of Maryland. 

UMD Physicist Joins National Effort to Develop Diagnostics Tools for the World’s Most Powerful Lasers

As part of a new $4.5 million initiative, Wendell T. Hill III will help develop instrumentation and measurement procedures to measure a laser's peak intensity and focal spot quality at full power, on every shot.

Advancing Nuclear Safety, From UMD’s Reactor to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Junior physics major Mary Keen’s summer internship at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a stepping stone toward a career in nuclear energy.

Portrait of Danielle Newman Danielle Newman

Neuroscience
Cherry Hill, NJ

Portrait of Franz Klein Franz Klein

Chief Quantum Technologist/Scientist, QLab

Portrait of Maicol Ochoa Maicol Ochoa

Assistant Research Scientist, UMD and NIST

Portrait of Erik Gustafson Erik Gustafson

Associate Scientist, Universities Space Research Association