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