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Three Science Terps Selected for 2019 Fulbright Program
Kurt Auville, Louis-Henri Merino and Annie Trang received the award.
Seven years ago, Santhosh joined a UMD summer camp for girls in computing, now she’s on the path to a career in computer science.
UMD Invention of the Year Nominees Push Limits in Cybersecurity, Health, Quantum Computing and More
In 2018, UMD researchers added more than 180 inventions to the ever-growing UMD intellectual property portfolio.
Warm Winds in Autumn Could Strain Antarctica’s Larsen C Ice Shelf
New UMD-led research shows unusual three-year spike in late-season surface melt due to bursts of warm, dry wind from Antarctic Peninsula’s mountains.
Long-lived Bats Could Hold Secrets to Mammal Longevity
UMD biologists found four bat lineages that live at least four times longer than similar-sized mammals and revealed new traits associated with bat longevity.
Science Terps Place Ninth in International Math Competition
UMD was one of only three U.S. public universities to place in the top 10 at the 2018 William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition.
UMD Launches Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing
With a new $1 million gift from Brendan Iribe, the Initiative will build on current programming by the Maryland Center for Women in Computing and emphasize inclusion for students of all genders and backgrounds.
Cartoon Brings a Little Levity to a Weighty Subject
When a UMD researcher was asked to comment on an important finding, he turned to a staff member in the college’s dean’s office for a humorous illustration to liven up his message.
Fungal Disease Threatens Hundreds of Amphibian Species Worldwide
Global-scale analysis of losses due to chytrid fungus paints a grim picture: 500 species declines, 90 of which have already been lost.
New, More Realistic Simulator Will Improve Safety of Self-driving Vehicles Before Road Testing
Scientists from UMD and Baidu Research have developed data-driven simulation technology that combines photos, videos, real-world trajectory, and behavioral information into a scalable, realistic autonomous driving simulator.
Radioactive Material Detected Remotely Using Laser-induced Electron Avalanche Breakdown
New method developed by UMD researchers could be scaled up to improve security at ports of entry.
Adaptable Eyes May Be Key to Invasive Fish’s Success
UMD biologists discover how the peacock bass adapts to murky and clear water, possibly aiding in its invasion success.