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Leading Data Science Initiatives, People and Health Research into the Future
NIH data strategy czar Susan Gregurick (Ph.D. ’95, chemistry) brings her science success story to UMD as keynote speaker for the 2026 CMNS Doctoral Commencement Ceremony.
Changing Healthcare Technology, Changing Lives
As the keynote speaker for the 2026 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, Andy Balo (B.S. ’70, microbiology) will share how a passion for science, innovation and impact shaped his 53-year career in healthcare technology.
Fish and Invertebrates Suffer in Silence as Human-Made Noise Invades the Deep Blue Sea
UMD Biology Professor Emeritus Arthur N. Popper calls for studies of non-mammalian marine species affected by the sounds of deep-sea mining.
Introducing ThinkEx, an AI Study Tool Built by Honors Terps
ThinkEx is a web platform that combines the best features of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into one visual platform designed just for students.
UMD Alum Digs Into Antibiotic Resistance at Urban Farms
Ryan Blaustein (B.S. '11, biological sciences; M.S. '14, environmental science and technology) works with seven local urban farms to gain a better understanding of the bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in their soil to help ensure their food, which often supplies urban areas short of fresh produce options, grows as safely as possible.
Graphic designer Faye Levine works behind the scenes to ensure the college’s external communications and branded products are picture-perfect.
Connecting Nature and Technology Through Creative Design
Senior immersive media design major Holden Denyer connects digital experiences with the physical world.
Far from Family, a Graduating Chemistry Major Forged His Own Path
Isaac Robinson credits great teachers, scholarships and his job at Giant for guiding him “home.”
'Indian Niño' Drove Record Heat in 2023 and 2024, New UMD Study Finds
It’s the first time this Indian Ocean climate pattern has been connected to the recent years’ unusually high temperatures.
College Celebrates 2026 Employee Award Recipients
This year's awardees were selected from a pool of hundreds of nominations from the Science Terp community.
Forecasting the Storm of Cancer Progression
Through multidisciplinary partnerships and a bit of weather science, Elana Fertig (M.S. ’05, Ph.D. ’07, applied mathematics & statistics, and scientific computation) aims to make cancer a predictable and manageable disease.
15 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants
The funds administered by AIM support classes in 10 colleges and schools across the university.