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A Gravitational Gift for the Future
Richard Isaacson (Ph.D. ’67, physics) makes a generous gift to support graduate students studying gravitational physics and honor the memory of his UMD mentor, Charles Misner.
Once on the brink of extinction, the scimitar-horned oryx is making a comeback in the savannahs of Africa—and UMD scientists are waiting to see if this new generation of animals still remembers its wild instincts.
Can AI See the Next Flood Coming?
The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $750,000 in Phase I funding to develop an AI-powered framework that can generate faster, more detailed seasonal and multi-year water forecasts. The nine-month award includes approximately $470,000 for UMD, the lead institution.
When AI Writes for You, Can It Still Sound Like You?
A new UMD study found that editing AI-generated text can make it feel more personal, but the technology’s stylistic fingerprints often remain.
A Season of Change for UMD’s Sundial
As part of a routine refinishing of the sundial, workers are now fixing the date markers along its northern extension, meticulously measuring the location of the month, solstice and equinox markers and reinstalling them.
Computing Catalyst’s TechStart program gave University of Maryland students a week to explore coding, design and technology through community-focused projects.
NSF Renews Maryland-Led Quantum Simulation Institute’s Funding
A University of Maryland-led institute focused on robust quantum simulation will launch a new phase of research with a five-year U.S. National Science Foundation award expected to total $37.5 million.
Can Earthly Microbes Survive on the Moon? Scientists Say Yes (in the Shade)
Microbes likely to hitch a ride to space with human explorers could survive in shady spots in the moon’s south pole region, say researchers from NASA and the University of Maryland.
As part of a new $4.5 million initiative, Wendell T. Hill III will help develop instrumentation and measurement procedures to measure a laser's peak intensity and focal spot quality at full power, on every shot.
Advancing Nuclear Safety, From UMD’s Reactor to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Junior physics major Mary Keen’s summer internship at the Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a stepping stone toward a career in nuclear energy.
Challenging Social Injustice with Medicine and Law
UMD senior chemistry major Mallory Striplin hopes to treat patients facing medical inequities while advocating for them through law and policy.
Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Chair Sumant Nigam Named Distinguished University Professor
Nigam, a leading scholar in climate dynamics, earned the highest academic honor bestowed by the University of Maryland.