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UMD Awarded $2 Million to Build a Quantum Biosensing Test Bed

UMD Awarded $2 Million to Build a Quantum Biosensing Test Bed

The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research award will be used to develop and test quantum technologies that use brain-inspired computing and sensing.

Insect-Killing Fungi Find Unexpected Harmony in War

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.

Jonathan Dinman to Direct the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research

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.

From Ocean Dynamics to the State of the Climate

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.

 A ‘Nerd Sleepover’—and Much More

A ‘Nerd Sleepover’—and Much More

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

UMD’s Technica Hackathon Commemorates 10 Years of Empowering Underrepresented Genders in Tech

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.

Researchers Solve Mystery of ‘Dinky’ Dinosaur’s Unusually Long Stride

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.

Learning from COVID-19

Learning from COVID-19

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

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

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.

 

UMD Women in Tech Gathered at 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration

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.

Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship

Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship

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

Biology Professor Joshua Weitz Answers Questions About Pandemic Prevention

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.