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    UMD Physicist Shrinks Down Massive Particle Accelerators with Laser-Driven Plasma
    10 February 2026

    Postdoc Jaron Shrock’s (Ph.D. ’23, physics) research transforms gigantic particle accelerators into compact devices, opening doors for medical imaging, manufacturing and more.

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    Finding Infinity in Planetary Motion
    10 February 2026

    As Mathematics Professor Dan Cristofaro-Gardiner prepares for one of his field’s biggest stages this summer, his recent string of honors reflects a career built on curiosity, collaboration and surprising connections. 

  • Russell Schwartz. Photo courtesy of same.
    From ‘Math Nerd’ to Mission Engineer
    10 February 2026

    Inspired by a college internship, Russell Schwartz (B.S. ’22, mathematics; B.S. ’22, computer science) is taking his passion for mathematics all the way to the moon.

  • Maryland Day demo of Smart Underwear
    UMD Scientists Create ‘Smart Underwear’ to Measure Human Flatulence
    10 February 2026

    A new nationwide study is recruiting volunteers to map the full spectrum of human flatulence. 

  • Joy Watnik-Saul and Jeff Saul. Photo courtesy of same.
    Remembering and Giving Back
    10 February 2026

    A generous gift from Jeff Saul (M.S. ’91, Ph.D. ’98, physics) and his wife Joy Watnik-Saul honors the memory of an internationally recognized professor and supports physics education research at UMD.

  • Illustration depicting a white musical staff curving across a red-orange gradient.
    Music-Savvy AI Built at UMD Could Help You Discover Your Next Favorite Artist
    09 February 2026

    A new partnership between NVIDIA and Universal Music Group will harness Music Flamingo’s groundbreaking ability to discern the finer points of music.

  •  A woman in blue works at the bench in a lab.
    A Gutsy Approach to Human Hormones
    04 February 2026

    Gabriela Arp, a Ph.D. candidate in UMD’s Biological Sciences Graduate Program, says our gut microbiomes house hormone transformers with the power to change our bodies and brains.

  • Nathan Frohna next to Morgan Stanley sign. Image courtesy of same.
    From Physics to Finance
    03 February 2026

    An undergraduate degree in physics put Nathan Frohna (B.S. ’22, physics, MQF ’25, quantitative finance) on a path to an unexpected career in the world of finance.

  • Dean Varshney presenting TA award to Mengting Chao
    Making Math Make Sense
    29 January 2026

    AMSC Ph.D. candidate Mengting Chao’s step-by-step teaching method and commitment to student success earned her recognition from both students and faculty.

  • Aerial image of a hurricane from space, with white swirling clouds over a blue ocean.
    New Climate Change Fluency Minor Will Train Non-Scientists in Climate Literacy
    12 January 2026

    Students from across the University of Maryland can now incorporate climate science into their career preparation. 

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