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Mysteriously Mundane Turbulence Revealed in 2D Superfluid

JQI researchers developed a new technique to measure velocity fields in superfluid Bose-Einstein condensates, offering fresh insight into quantum turbulence.

April 18, 2025
Junior Dhruvak Mirani Awarded Prestigious Truman Scholarship

Mirani is pursuing dual degrees in computer science and government and politics. He is also a member of the Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students in the Honors College. 

April 18, 2025
7 Reasons You Should Care About World Quantum Day

Join UMD in celebrating World Quantum Day and explore the growing "Capital of Quantum," highlighting the university's leading role in advancing quantum research and technology.

April 14, 2025
Undergraduate Astronomer Observes Rare Eclipsing Event Between Faraway Asteroids

Junior astronomy and anthropology dual-degree student Oliver O’Brien was on an undergraduate team that analyzed two eclipsing asteroids in Jupiter’s Trojan asteroid belt, celestial ‘fossils’ that may contain the history of our solar system’s birth.

April 14, 2025
Clubs, Code and K-pop

Senior computer science major Nandini Shah co-leads several campus clubs, including the Association for Women in Computing and the Korean pop dance group Ganji.

April 14, 2025
15 Science Terps Awarded 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

The five-year fellowships provide three years of financial support, including an annual stipend of $37,000.

April 14, 2025
Clubs 101: UMD Beekeeping

Get the buzz about collecting honey, making candles, and counting queens on campus with UMD's Beekeeping Club. 

April 10, 2025
Medical Training—From Every Angle

A cutting-edge virtual reality camera system is opening new educational possibilities for medical training.

April 10, 2025
Career Q&A with Computer Science Major Nathan Addai

Addai sought University Career Center support for internship applications and interviews and landed an M&T Tech internship. 

April 10, 2025
How NASA Science Data Defends Earth from Asteroids

The asteroid 2024 YR4 made headlines in February after NASA’s analysis showed a chance of impact with Earth in 2032, but was later ruled out through further observations.

April 10, 2025
Student-Led Classes Help Learning ‘STIC’

A new student-led astrophotography course at UMD focuses on art to accompany the science of astronomy.

April 9, 2025
Using Chemistry to Unlock Renewable Energy

Ph.D. student Stephanie Hong studies metal oxides with promising properties for the energy sector.

April 8, 2025