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Astronomers Discover Mysterious Milky Way Object That Emits Radio Waves and X-rays

Astronomers Discover Mysterious Milky Way Object That Emits Radio Waves and X-rays

Zorawar Wadiasingh, a visiting assistant research scientist at the University of Maryland, helped predict and interpret this new cosmic phenomenon.

UMD Researchers Investigate Security Threats to Web AI Agents

UMD Researchers Investigate Security Threats to Web AI Agents

Unlike standalone large language models like ChatGPT, web AI agents can do much more than just generate text.

AIM Seed Grants Support 22 AI Research Projects

AIM Seed Grants Support 22 AI Research Projects

Funds support research focused on accessibility, social justice, sustainability and learning.

UMD’s Brenda Dingus Elected to National Academy of Sciences

UMD’s Brenda Dingus Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Pioneering gamma-ray astrophysicist Brenda Dingus was recognized for her transformative contributions to cosmic ray research. 

Satellites Offer New View of Chesapeake Bay’s Marine Heat Waves

Satellites Offer New View of Chesapeake Bay’s Marine Heat Waves

A University of Maryland-led study revealed that the bay is experiencing “significant increases” in annual heat waves, but satellites show that not all regions are warming equally.

Congratulations to the College's May 2025 Graduates!

Congratulations to the College's May 2025 Graduates!

Almost 1,900 students from our college were set to graduate in May 2025.

16 Science Terps Honored as Senior Marshals

16 Science Terps Honored as Senior Marshals

The graduating seniors demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement and personal growth. 

Adventures in AI

Adventures in AI

Adam Wenchel (B.S. ’99, computer science), co founder and CEO of the tech startup Arthur, will share his AI success story as keynote speaker at the 2025 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Exoplanet Explorer Helps Astronomers See the Unseeable

Exoplanet Explorer Helps Astronomers See the Unseeable

UMD astronomy Ph.D. student Ellis Bogat’s work on NASA’s Roman telescope will help researchers see exoplanets hidden in the glare of distant stars.

From UMD to AI CEO: Debanjan Saha’s ‘Wild and Fascinating Journey’

From UMD to AI CEO: Debanjan Saha’s ‘Wild and Fascinating Journey’

Thirty years after earning his Ph.D. in computer science, Saha will return this May as the keynote speaker for the CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

Building the Capital of Quantum

Building the Capital of Quantum

UMD and the State of Maryland made a billion-dollar bid to anchor a scientific and commercial revolution.

Former Competitors Prepare Local High Schoolers for Science Olympiad

Former Competitors Prepare Local High Schoolers for Science Olympiad

UMD’s Maryland Science Olympiad student volunteers created a space for aspiring young scientists to test their STEM skills.