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Finding Infinity in Planetary Motion

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. 

February 10, 2026
From ‘Math Nerd’ to Mission Engineer

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.

February 10, 2026
UMD Scientists Create ‘Smart Underwear’ to Measure Human Flatulence

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

February 10, 2026
Remembering and Giving Back

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.

February 10, 2026
UMD Hosts Maryland Community Leaders to Strengthen Climate Resilience

UMD hosted its third annual Scientists Serving Communities workshop, bringing together over 200 researchers and community leaders from across Maryland to advance climate resilience through collaboration, dialogue and shared learning.

February 9, 2026
Music-Savvy AI Built at UMD Could Help You Discover Your Next Favorite Artist

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

February 9, 2026
Hydrologist Justin Pflug Answers Questions About Snow Science

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on snow remote sensing and modeling.

February 6, 2026
A Gutsy Approach to Human Hormones

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.

February 4, 2026
From Physics to Finance

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.

February 3, 2026
Sudden Breakups of Monogamous Quantum Couples Surprise Researchers

When the researchers attempted to freeze the bosons in place with a barricade of fermions, the bosons instead started traveling quickly.

February 2, 2026
Making Math Make Sense

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.

January 29, 2026
New Climate Change Fluency Minor Will Train Non-Scientists in Climate Literacy

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

January 12, 2026