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Insect-Killing Fungi Find Unexpected Harmony in War

New UMD study reveals that two strains of pathogenic fungi unexpectedly cooperate to divide insect victims rather than aggressively compete for resources.

November 7, 2024
Jonathan Dinman to Direct the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research

A renowned virologist, Dinman will lead the Montgomery County-based research institute focused on therapeutic drug and vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing.

October 31, 2024
From Ocean Dynamics to the State of the Climate

NOAA oceanographer Tim Boyer (Ph.D. ’24, atmospheric and oceanic science) tracks changes in the subsurface ocean that play an important role in Earth’s climate system.

October 30, 2024
 A ‘Nerd Sleepover’—and Much More

Technica celebrates 10 years of building a coding community of women and underrepresented genders.

October 29, 2024
UMD’s Technica Hackathon Commemorates 10 Years of Empowering Underrepresented Genders in Tech

The world’s largest hackathon of its kind returns to its roots while expanding its global reach.

October 24, 2024
Researchers Solve Mystery of ‘Dinky’ Dinosaur’s Unusually Long Stride

UMD paleontologist Thomas R. Holtz Jr. helped recreate the movements of a bird-sized raptor, shedding new light on the origin of flight.

October 21, 2024
Learning from COVID-19

UMD Biology Professor Joshua Weitz shares insights from the pandemic in a new book.

October 21, 2024
UMD-led Study Could ‘Pave the Way’ for Improved Treatment of Premature Aging Disease

Researchers identified a protein that could improve the cardiovascular health of patients with progeria.

 

October 18, 2024
UMD Women in Tech Gathered at 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration

University of Maryland alums, students, faculty and staff met up at the world’s largest conference for women and nonbinary technologists.

October 17, 2024
Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship

The astrophysicist is the seventh University of Maryland faculty member to receive this highly competitive award.

October 15, 2024
Biology Professor Joshua Weitz Answers Questions About Pandemic Prevention

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything ahead of the release of his new book on the future of pandemics.

October 11, 2024
 New Study Eases Concerns Over Possible “Doomsday” Asteroid Swarm

UMD astronomer found fewer dangerously large space rocks in Earth’s cosmic neighborhood than previously estimated.

October 7, 2024