UMD geologists find evidence for massive shifts in ocean chemistry directly after the first animals began piercing microbial mats.
New study reveals regeneration of amputated body parts is not always an ancient trait and scientists might need to rethink the way they compare animals with regenerative abilities.
The alumni received graduate degrees from UMD in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.
Tiwary uses statistical physics, theoretical chemistry and artificial intelligence to develop algorithms that simulate the behavior of molecules on the atomic level.
Computer Science Assistant Professor John Dickerson (B.S. ’08, computer science; B.S. ’08, mathematics) was a contestant in 2003 and 2004 and now directs the contest.
Davoudi, a theoretical nuclear physicist, will use the fellowship to further her research into properties of matter.
Mike (B.S. ’83, biochemistry; B.S. ’88, computer science) and Lisa (B.S. ’84, biochemistry) will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in June 2019.
The researchers' project aims to improve understanding of brain function by providing a unifying account of how brain activity and behavior are mutually informing.
UMD astronomers contribute to a wealth of discoveries described in seven new publications.