Talented high school students participate in a two-week mathematics camp at the University of Maryland.
UMD researchers discovered RNA mechanisms that may lead to more effective, durable and targeted treatments for conditions like high cholesterol, liver diseases and cancers.
A new study led by Astronomy's Derek Richardson provides insights on the geophysics behind asteroid formation and evolution.
Researchers found atmospheric differences between the morning and evening sides of exoplanet WASP-39 b.
The minor adds to the university’s quantum information specialization for computer science majors and quantum computing master’s and graduate certificate programs.
They join more than 60 colleagues in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences who have been named Distinguished University Professor since 1980.
A leading scientist in the field of quantum algorithms, Childs has helped develop both theoretical foundations and practical applications for quantum computers, which have the potential to address problems that are beyond the reach of traditional computational methods.
The Distinguished Scholar-Teacher title is awarded to a select number of faculty members who have blazed trails in their classrooms and their areas of expertise.
Thompson, an instructor and assistant dean for science education initiatives in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, has demonstrated exemplary commitment to improving student outcomes in STEM majors and enhancing science teaching and learning for more than 30 years.
Payne, a research professor in the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research, is a world-renowned expert in measuring oxidation processes.