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Receptors for Neuron Communication in Humans Vital for Reproduction in Mosses
Study shows plant version of human glutamate receptor helps moss sperm find eggs, controls spore development.
Three College Alumni Receive 2017 NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships
Lynn Montgomery, Thomas Rimlinger and Nicholas Zube receive awards of up to $45,000 per year.
Anna Lowien and Emma Thrift receive scholarships from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Davis succeeds Samir Khuller, who served as chair for the last five years.
Sarah Blumberg (B.S. ’16, Biological Sciences; B.A. ’16, Spanish) Awarded Fulbright Fellowship
Blumberg plans to volunteer to teach yoga and meditation in addition to English.
Anna Lieberman (B.S. ’16, Biochemistry) Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Lieberman plans to explore working in child development in addition to teaching duties.
Three Graduate Students Receive 2017 NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships
James Juno, Thomas Rimlinger and Joseph Schools receive awards of up to $45,000 per year.
Over 2,000 students were named to the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean's List for Spring 2017.
Mosquito-killing Fungi Engineered with Spider and Scorpion Toxins Could Help Fight Malaria
Fungus specifically targets mosquitoes, is safe for humans and other insects.
UMD Establishes Jayanth R. Banavar Endowed Graduate Award for Excellence in Physics Research
Preference will go to students doing interdisciplinary research on natural phenomena—Banavar’s own research area.
Gerald Wilkinson Named Interim Dean of UMD’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Veteran biology professor to assume interim position July 1, 2017.
Thomas Murphy Reappointed as Director of IREAP
Murphy to begin a new three-year term effective July 1, 2017.