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Tamara Clegg Named Director of UMD’s Iribe Initiative for Inclusion and Diversity in Computing
An associate professor in the College of Information, Clegg has been at UMD since 2010.
Combining AI and Earth System Research to Improve Climate Forecasting for Underserved Communities
Maria Molina, an assistant professor of atmospheric and oceanic science, and Chris Metzler, an assistant professor of computer science, are developing novel AI-based approaches to help address systemic inequities and improve the lives of populations that are vulnerable to extreme weather events.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on climate and weather extremes.
Brin Mathematics Research Center Hosts First Math Camp
Talented high school students participate in a two-week mathematics camp at the University of Maryland.
New Worm Study Paves Way for Better RNA-Based Drugs to Treat Human Disease
UMD researchers discovered RNA mechanisms that may lead to more effective, durable and targeted treatments for conditions like high cholesterol, liver diseases and cancers.
NASA’s DART Impact Permanently Changed the Shape and Orbit of Asteroid Moon
A new study led by Astronomy's Derek Richardson provides insights on the geophysics behind asteroid formation and evolution.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.