Award-winning theoretical physicist Ana Maria Rey (Ph.D. ’04, physics) hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists at the 2024 CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony.
NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Katherine Calvin (B.S. ’03, mathematics; B.S. ’03, computer science) will share her story with graduates and their families at the CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony in May.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party with the Astronomy Department and the Space Sciences Outreach Cooperative.
The institute will support interdisciplinary research and education that promote responsible use of AI and prepare the future workforce for an AI-infused world.
The department also ranks among the country’s best universities in artificial intelligence, theory and programming language specialties according to U.S. News & World Report.
Astronomy Ph.D. student Alexander Dittmann and postdoc Amelia Hankla received two of the 24 awards.
These fellowships recognize outstanding STEM graduate students.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and aging.
Cosmetic chemist Ama Gyedu (B.S. ’17, chemistry) blends artistry with science to develop new and improved formulations for personal care products like makeup and perfume.
A UMD-led team of researchers probed this ‘prototypical starburst galaxy’ to understand the conditions that foster star formation.