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UMD Astronomers Investigate Eternal Darkness and Daylight on Distant World

Researchers found atmospheric differences between the morning and evening sides of exoplanet WASP-39 b.

August 15, 2024
UMD Offers New Minor in Quantum Science and Engineering

The minor adds to the university’s quantum information specialization for computer science majors and quantum computing master’s and graduate certificate programs.

August 8, 2024
Alan Jay Kaufman and Howard Milchberg Named 2024 Distinguished University Professors

They join more than 60 colleagues in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences who have been named Distinguished University Professor since 1980.

August 7, 2024
Andrew Childs Awarded 2024 Kirwan Faculty Research and Scholarship Prize

A leading scientist in the field of quantum algorithms, Childs has helped develop both theoretical foundations and practical applications for quantum computers, which have the potential to address problems that are beyond the reach of traditional computational methods.

August 7, 2024
Gregory Sullivan Named 2024 Distinguished Scholar-Teacher

The Distinguished Scholar-Teacher title is awarded to a select number of faculty members who have blazed trails in their classrooms and their areas of expertise.

August 7, 2024
Katerina "Kaci" Thompson Receives 2024 Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award

Thompson, an instructor and assistant dean for science education initiatives in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, has demonstrated exemplary commitment to improving student outcomes in STEM majors and enhancing science teaching and learning for more than 30 years.

August 7, 2024
Gregory Payne Receives Provost's Excellence Award for Professional Track Faculty

Payne, a research professor in the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research, is a world-renowned expert in measuring oxidation processes.

August 6, 2024
CMNS Associate Dean Robert "Bob" Infantino Awarded 2024 President's Medal

From elevating UMD on the global stage to supporting more than 20% of the undergraduate majors on campus, Infantino has been an energetic and innovative campus leader at the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS) for three decades. 

August 5, 2024
University of Maryland Scientists ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About AI’s Role in Drug Discovery

Pairing Google’s AlphaFold technology with centuries-old physics laws yields better results than a purely AI-powered approach.

August 1, 2024
Genetic Mutation Prompts ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Fish to Start Raising Their Offspring

UMD biologists identified a pheromone receptor that controls parenting behavior in African cichlid fish.

August 1, 2024
Kids Jump into Science at UMD

Departments in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences host summer camps for K-12 students.

July 30, 2024
Exploring the Role of Protein Synthesis in Health

Cell biologist Lanny Ling investigates how errors in the process can either harm organisms or help them survive.

July 30, 2024