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University of Maryland Senior Malcolm Maas Named 2025-26 Churchill Scholar

Maas joined 15 other students nationwide in winning the prestigious honor.

January 29, 2025
Unraveling the Complexities of Climate

After 50-plus years at UMD, alum and Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Professor Rachel Pinker will retire on February 1, 2025.

January 28, 2025
Moon is Not As “Geologically Dead” As Previously Thought, New Study Reveals

A UMD geologist helped develop advanced dating methods to track geological changes on the far side of the moon and found evidence of relatively recent activity.

January 27, 2025
Dean's List: Fall 2024

Congratulations to the over 4,300 Fall 2024 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

January 24, 2025
Junior Zoe Chabria Awarded $10,000 Scholarship from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

Chabria was recognized for her work in the Terrapin Teachers program and her commitment to mathematics education.

January 24, 2025
Luis Suarez Shares His Philosophy of Math

In the quest for truth and meaning, mathematics Ph.D. student Luis Suarez found an unexpected path at UMD.

January 23, 2025
Demystifying AI’s Mathematical Magic Through Innovation and Mentorship

Statistics graduate program director Lizhen Lin works to understand the math behind artificial intelligence and machine learning while guiding the next generation of data scientists at UMD.

January 21, 2025
Computer Science Professor Daniel Gottesman Answers Questions About Quantum Computing

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting quantum computing research.

January 21, 2025
UMD Physicist Zohreh Davoudi Awarded Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

The award is the highest honor the U.S. government bestows on early-career scientists and engineers.

January 16, 2025
Latest Moon Mission Carries a New Reflection on History

Physicist Douglas Currie, who helped send mirrors on Apollo 11, launches an improved model.

January 15, 2025
Daniel Flynn (B.S. '81, Microbiology) Receives 2025 Alumni Excellence Award for Research

He created Flynn Biotech Consulting, which helps biotech companies, and research institutions, including universities, develop and commercialize intellectual property in areas such as virology and cancer research.

January 15, 2025
Creating a Cartoon You

Cassandra Lewis (B.S. ’09, computer science), head of avatar innovation at Meta, promotes on-screen representation by making avatars more customizable.

January 15, 2025