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Explore the Chemistry of Food with UMD Senior Lexi Chiu

The double-degree student in chemistry and nutrition and food science finds connections between the lab and the kitchen. 

March 25, 2026
Tuning into the Cosmos

UMD astronomy Ph.D. student Shaniya Jarrett uses artificial intelligence to decode gravitational waves, some of the universe’s most elusive signals.

March 23, 2026
UMD to Lead DARPA-Funded Effort to Accelerate Mathematical Discovery With AI

The project will develop AI “co-authors” capable of helping mathematicians break down extremely complex problems and uncover new insights.

March 23, 2026
Where Beauty Meets Science

Kaia Ungerer (B.S. ’23, chemistry) takes on the challenges of product development in the beauty industry as a junior chemist at Cindy J Cosmetic Labs.

March 20, 2026
Making Math Magical

Matt Baker (B.S. ’94, mathematics) ‘blazes his own trail’ in mathematics and magic.

March 18, 2026
New President’s Public Impact Award Presented to Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics' Anne Simon

Simon was recognized for her ability to combine the highest levels of academic excellence with a commitment to sharing her expertise to serve the public good.

March 13, 2026
Cracking da Vinci’s (Genetic) Code

Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe and collaborators in the global Leonardo da Vinci Project announced in January that they recovered enough human genetic material to link a disputed work by the 15th-century scientist and artist to letters penned by a Leonardo relative. 

March 13, 2026
How Physics Powers EA’s Next-Gen Video Games

William Donnelly (Ph.D. ’12, physics) uses his physics expertise to render cutting-edge virtual worlds at Electronic Arts (EA).

March 13, 2026
From Mentee to Mentor

Senior neuroscience and chemistry double major Divine Enyi plans to attend medical school so she can one day continue her love of helping others and giving back to her community as a doctor.

March 13, 2026
Career Q&A with Computer Science Alum Fenil Gholani

Gholani (B.S. ’21, computer science; M.Eng. ’22, cybersecurity engineering) persevered in his job search and landed a software engineering role at Yahoo.

March 11, 2026
University of Maryland Joins Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy

Gretchen Campbell, Associate Vice President of Quantum Research and Education, has been appointed to the high-level, bipartisan body tasked with developing a comprehensive national strategy to ensure the U.S. remains the global leader in the rapidly accelerating quantum competition.

March 9, 2026
UMD Microbiome Fellows Cap Seven-Month Program with Public Health Panel

The fellowship brings together researchers studying human, environmental and agricultural microbiomes, encouraging collaboration across disciplines that rarely intersect.

March 6, 2026