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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
UMD-led HAWC collaboration suggests dark matter as possible culprit.
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"
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
New UMD-led study indicates that India may be world’s top sulfur dioxide emitter.
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
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
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
Vaccine candidate spurs animals to produce antibodies against protective sugars of multiple HIV strains.
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
University of Maryland researchers contribute to historic detection of gravitational waves and light created by event.
College Boasts Four NIH Life Science Training Grants