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The Moon is Quaking as it Shrinks
The moon is still tectonically active, according to data from NASA’s Apollo and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter missions.
Biological Sciences and Spanish Senior Kurt Auville Awarded Fulbright Scholarship
Auville plans to teach English and volunteer at a medical clinic in the Canary Islands in Spain.
Color Vision Found in Fish that Live in Near Darkness
New research reveals signs of highly sensitive color vision in fish that live in the abyss beyond sunlight’s reach.
Four Science Terps Named 2019 Goldwater Scholars
Over the last decade, UMD’s nominations yielded 33 scholarships—the most in the nation.
College Announces 2019 Employee Award Recipients
The College hosted its annual Academic Festival on May 3, 2019 to honor faculty, staff and students.
UMD Geology Professor James Farquhar Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Farquhar is a scientific leader in sulfur isotope geochemistry, with publications that address geochemical processes on Earth and elsewhere in the solar system.
Students and faculty members tackle global-scale problems and challenges of everyday life
Building a Hub for Tech Leaders
Donor support funds eight new endowed faculty positions in the Department of Computer Science
Andrew Reisse Endowed Teaching Award supports undergraduates educating peers
New initiative Expands inclusion and diversity in computer science at UMD
Jagdeep Singh Family Makerspace offers hands-on experiences beyond the classroom
The Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering projects the university's future.