University of Maryland Distinguished University Professor Ellen Williams Retires

Williams will serve as executive director of the Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies but stepped down as director of UMD’s Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center.

Commotion in the Ocean

Offshore wind farms can be an energy boon, but does their noisy construction bother marine animals? UMD’s Arthur Popper, who studies underwater sounds and their ecological impacts, weighs in.

From Seattle to Switzerland

Anne Jorstad (Ph.D. ’12, applied mathematics & statistics, and scientific computation) leads the data team at Switzerland’s national science agency.

Mathematician Denny Gulick Reflects on His 58-Year Career at UMD

The pi-reciting professor retired from teaching in August 2023 but still has campus ties.

What Makes Urine Yellow? UMD Scientists Discover the Enzyme Responsible

Their findings could be applied to future studies of gut health, including conditions like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease.

Baritone, Brownies and Biochemistry

Senior biochemistry major Emma Neiswender’s passion for problem-solving led her to excel in lab research and community-building at UMD.

From Ghana to Graduate School in Maryland

Chemistry Ph.D. student Solomon Attionu traveled thousands of miles from his home country in Africa to study the viral progression of hepatitis B and how to stop it.

Top Stories of 2023: Climate Change Research, Space Discoveries and More

2023 has been a year full of discovery for the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS).

Mathematics on Ice

A math degree and a passion for hockey helped Brian Carothers (B.S. ’13, mathematics) score his dream job in sports data analytics.

Congratulations to the College's December 2023 Degree Graduates!

More than 600 students are graduating from CMNS with undergraduate, graduate or professional studies degrees.

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