Computer Science Major
General Business Minor
Plainsboro, NJ
Adventures in the Animal Kingdom

Claire Quinn’s (B.S. ’15, biological sciences) mission to share her passion for biology and conservation takes her to the largest theme park on the planet.

What Can Wetlands Tell Us About Methane Emissions?

When people think about methane, a potent greenhouse gas highly efficient at trapping heat in our atmosphere, they often picture industrial smokestacks, oil rigs, or livestock. But one of the primary and least understood sources of methane isn’t industrial—it’s natural.

UMD Among Top 5 Doctorate Producers in 5 Critical Tech Areas

A new study finds that the University of Maryland graduates a high number of students in quantum science, artificial intelligence, and other STEM Ph.D. fields.

Spotted Lanternflies Are Emerging in Huge Numbers. Don’t Panic, Says UMD Entomologist

Here are 8 things to know about an invasive species that is more of a nuisance than a threat.

Massive Boulders Ejected During DART Mission Complicate Future Asteroid Deflection Efforts

University of Maryland astronomers discovered that an unexpected blast of space rocks ejected during DART mission carried three times more momentum than the spacecraft itself, leading to new insights for future planetary defense missions.

Dean's List: Spring 2025

Congratulations to the over 3,800 Spring 2025 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

Study Advances Understanding of Immune System’s Crucial Role in Phage Therapy

A new study co-authored by University of Maryland biologist Joshua Weitz assessed the potential for phage therapy to help treat antibiotic-resistant pneumonia.

Associate Dean, Research
What’s Real and What’s Not in ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’: A UMD Paleontologist Explains

Tom Holtz's expertise featured in BBC dinosaur documentary, now streaming.

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