UMD senior author Rita Colwell said pathogenic Vibrio bacteria are on the rise due to climate change, and it’s a ‘serious concern.’

Learn how our alums are working to improve human health.

Colenso Speer creates innovative ways to map the physical layout of brain cells and uses sophisticated new techniques to identify the complex chemical signals that form the intricate circuitry in our brains.

Melissa Caras is searching for ways to help maintain or improve perceptual skills in the face of aging or disease.

Roy Mariuzza is part of a major research effort to make the human body better at fighting cancer.

University of Maryland researchers want to make sure the nascent effort to use quantum computers to simulate the extreme events of the universe continues to thrive.

Taylor will use the $825,000 award to further develop new materials that selectively capture valuable metals in water, enabling a recovery process that could make battery manufacturing more sustainable.

Backed by a National Science Foundation grant of $2 million, a team of UMD researchers aims to create a portable device capable of identifying odors in the environment.

UMD president pitches vision of future enhanced by UMD-led research in science and technology.

As co-president of the UMD Physics Undergraduate Committee and a promising researcher, junior Sarah Waldych works to make physics fun for everyone.