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New Research Holds Promise for Developing High Energy Lithium-Ion Battery

New Research Holds Promise for Developing High Energy Lithium-Ion Battery
Work by Chunsheng Wang, a professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, is pushing the boundaries with development of a highly reversible 5.3 volt battery.
From Students to Faculty: Nine Science Terps Land Academic Positions

From Students to Faculty: Nine Science Terps Land Academic Positions
The alumni received graduate degrees from UMD in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.
UMD’s Pratyush Tiwary Named to 2019 “Future of Biochemistry” List

UMD’s Pratyush Tiwary Named to 2019 “Future of Biochemistry” List
Tiwary uses statistical physics, theoretical chemistry and artificial intelligence to develop algorithms that simulate the behavior of molecules on the atomic level.
Biochemical Attraction: Meet Alumni Couple Michael and Lisa Flemming

Biochemical Attraction: Meet Alumni Couple Michael and Lisa Flemming
Mike (B.S. ’83, biochemistry; B.S. ’88, computer science) and Lisa (B.S. ’84, biochemistry) will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in June 2019.
Scientists Develop First Fabric to Automatically Cool or Insulate Depending on Conditions

Scientists Develop First Fabric to Automatically Cool or Insulate Depending on Conditions
University of Maryland researchers have created a fabric that dynamically regulates heat passing through it.
Eight College Faculty Members Named 2018 Highly Cited Researchers

Eight College Faculty Members Named 2018 Highly Cited Researchers
Sankar Das Sarma, Daniel Gruner, Mihai Pop, Ian Spielman, Nathan Swenson, Dennis vanEngelsdorp, Chunsheng Wang and Ning Zeng received the honor.
UMD’s Christopher Jarzynski Awarded American Physical Society’s Lars Onsager Prize

UMD’s Christopher Jarzynski Awarded American Physical Society’s Lars Onsager Prize
Jarzynski was honored for outstanding research in theoretical statistical physics.
College Welcomes 19 New Faculty Members this Fall

College Welcomes 19 New Faculty Members this Fall
The faculty members joined nine departments in the college.
UMD Researchers Awarded $1 Million Grant from NSF to Develop New Methods to Generate Single Photons for Quantum Research

UMD Researchers Awarded $1 Million Grant from NSF to Develop New Methods to Generate Single Photons for Quantum Research
Project could enable new advanced quantum research and technology and could yield new ways to connect electronic circuits and photonic devices.
College’s Alumni Network Announces 2018 Summer Undergraduate Award Winners

College’s Alumni Network Announces 2018 Summer Undergraduate Award Winners
The awards will enable two students to study abroad and three students to continue their research on campus this summer.