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France Recognizes Contributions of UMIACS' Rita Colwell with Appointment to the Legion of Honor

France Recognizes Contributions of UMIACS' Rita Colwell with Appointment to the Legion of Honor

Colwell was awarded the rank of Chevalier (Knight) in the Legion of Honor by decree of the President of the French Republic.

High-altitude Observatory Sheds Light on Origin of Excess Anti-matter

High-altitude Observatory Sheds Light on Origin of Excess Anti-matter

UMD-led HAWC collaboration suggests dark matter as possible culprit.

Karen Carleton and Jonathan Katz Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

Karen Carleton and Jonathan Katz Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

Awardees received an honorarium and gave a public lecture on their research.

Zwicky Transient Facility Sees "First Light"

Zwicky Transient Facility Sees "First Light"

UMD astronomers will use powerful new telescope camera for research and education.

China’s Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Declined Significantly While India’s Grew Over Last Decade

China’s Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Declined Significantly While India’s Grew Over Last Decade

New UMD-led study indicates that India may be world’s top sulfur dioxide emitter.

UMD Neuroscientists Identify Source of Early Brain Activity

UMD Neuroscientists Identify Source of Early Brain Activity

Brain cells that support early structural development also transmit sensory information; discovery could enable early diagnosis of autism and other cognitive deficits.

University of Maryland Scientists Contribute to Federal Climate Science Report

University of Maryland Scientists Contribute to Federal Climate Science Report

UMD climate model contributes to key finding, and UMD Professor Ross Salawitch serves as review editor.

Joelle Presson Receives UMD President’s Distinguished Service Award

Joelle Presson Receives UMD President’s Distinguished Service Award

Presson joined the university in 1987 and is assistant dean of undergraduate academic programs in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

New Molecule Shows Promise in HIV Vaccine Design

New Molecule Shows Promise in HIV Vaccine Design

Vaccine candidate spurs animals to produce antibodies against protective sugars of multiple HIV strains.

Spinning Comet Slows Down During Close Approach to Earth

Spinning Comet Slows Down During Close Approach to Earth

Astronomers observe the most drastic slowing of a comet's rate of spin ever measured.

Neutron Star Merger Directly Observed for the First Time

Neutron Star Merger Directly Observed for the First Time

University of Maryland researchers contribute to historic detection of gravitational waves and light created by event.

College Boasts Four NIH Life Science Training Grants

College Boasts Four NIH Life Science Training Grants