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A Cosmic Photographer: Decades of Work to Get the Perfect Shot
John Mather has made a career of looking to the heavens, leading projects that have revealed invisible stories written across the sky and helped us understand our place in the universe.
Changing the Narrative From ‘You Can’t’ to ‘You Can’
Drawing on her own success story, Caroline Solomon (Ph.D. ’06, marine estuarine and environmental sciences) inspires deaf and hard-of-hearing college students to pursue careers in STEM fields.
‘Make AI a Force That Is Uplifting for All,’ UMD Leaders Urge at Global Summit
UMD President Darryll J. Pines & Computer Science Professor Hal Daumé III speak on the impact of AI in education and society at a recent global summit.
UMD Hits All-time High in U.S. News Rankings
UMD achieved its highest-ever ranking, climbing one place to No. 16 among public schools.
UMD Students Name Asteroid ‘Diamondback’
Students in the ASTR 315: “Astronomy in Practice” class measured the asteroid’s light curve and rotation period, then gave it a Terp-inspired rebrand.
UMD Rises Three Spots in Computer Science Undergraduate Program Rankings
The undergraduate program ranks in the Top 10 among public institutions overall and in the specialties of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, according to U.S. News & World Report.
UMD Computer Science Team Achieves Best-Ever Finish at Programming Contest World Finals
The department landed in 14th place, its best in the 49-year history of the competition, surpassing 23rd-place results in 2009 and 2010.
Senior physics major Dhruv Agarwal leads a team of undergraduate students developing satellite components that could launch deep into space with upcoming NASA missions.
UMD to Host Microsoft Quantum Research Center in Discovery District
Gov. Wes Moore announced the project while addressing hundreds gathered for the Quantum World Congress, a global event focused on the future of quantum science and innovation.
Driving AI Innovation for Autonomous Vehicles
As software engineering director of AI evaluation at Wayve, John Wyrwas (B.S. ’07, physics; B.S. ’07, electrical engineering) accelerates autonomous vehicle technology into the future.
Washington was recognized for his transformative impact on student success and program innovation during his nearly 50 years at UMD.
Targeting the World’s Most Bloodthirsty Killer
St. Leger had been experimenting with genetically engineered versions that he suspected could be more effective and environmentally sound than chemical pesticides.