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Chemical Traces of 2023 Canadian Wildfires Detected in Maryland Months After Smoke Subsided
A new University of Maryland study of campus air samples revealed that chemical compounds from Canada’s historic 2023 fires lingered in the air, forming an ‘atmospheric soup.’
Improving Wildfire Tracking with Satellite Detection
UMD researchers discovered a new method to extract significantly more information from existing satellite-based fire detection systems.
Building Better Tools for Brain Chemistry
UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry Associate Professor Ling Hao is on a quest to decode the molecular changes that cause neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
‘Free-Range’ Dinosaur Parenting May Have Created Surprisingly Diverse Ancient Ecosystems
New University of Maryland research suggests that dinosaur parenting strategy fundamentally reshaped the Mesozoic world, with “latchkey kid dinosaurs” filling ecological niches their parents did not.
The Barry Prize honors scholars who have “made outstanding contributions to humanity’s knowledge, appreciation, and cultivation of the good, the true, and the beautiful.”
The researchers will investigate how to accurately measure organic compounds of ocean worlds from space and determine whether they are indicators of life or habitability.
New Molecules Capture, Contain and Clear Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Lyle Isaacs and his team developed “molecular containers” that can trap anesthetic drugs and flush them from the body, speeding up patient recovery and improving hospital efficiency.
Physics Professor Maissam Barkeshli’s background in studying emergent collective phenomena will guide his approach to investigating mechanisms underlying AI and machine learning.
Finding the Right Career Chemistry
As a research scientist at Colgate-Palmolive, Hakeem Henry (Ph.D. ’21, chemistry) develops unique formulations for the personal care products millions of people use every day.
Finding Inspiration at the Intersection of Art and Technology
UMD Computer Science Lecturer Matthew Nolan brings his experiences in music, art, computing and game design to the Immersive Media Design program.
Building Professional and Personal Community at the Grace Hopper Celebration
The Computing Catalyst sponsored 31 University of Maryland students to attend the conference in Chicago.
Computer Scientist Nirupam Roy Answers Questions About Deepfakes
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting secure machine hearing research.