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Using Machine Learning to Develop a More Effective Malaria Vaccine

Using a novel approach called reverse vaccinology, which employs powerful bioinformatic tools and reverse pharmacology practices, the researchers are examining the genetic makeup of several parasites that cause malaria, seeking specific antigens to target with new vaccines.

May 13, 2024
College Faculty Members Honored as 2024 Invention of the Year Awardees

Four inventions by college faculty were honored at this year's celebration.

May 13, 2024
Margaret Palmer Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Her election brings the number of CMNS faculty members in the Academy to 16.

May 2, 2024
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics’ José A. Feijó Receives Faculty Award From University System of Maryland’s Board of Regents

The award recognized Feijó’s highly cited plant biology genetics research on pollen tubes and his impact on the international scientific community.

April 24, 2024
Physics Professor Wolfgang Losert Named CMNS Interim Associate Dean for Research

Losert will serve in this role while an internal search is conducted for a replacement.

April 24, 2024
Investigating Climate Change’s Impact on Arctic Caribou

UMD graduate students Marron McConnell and Qianru Liao are combining their expertise in biomathematics and remote sensing to learn how climate change shapes caribou population dynamics and migration behavior in the Arctic.

April 23, 2024
$33,400 Awarded to CMNS Faculty, Staff, Students From New Do Good Campus Fund

Projects from the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences emphasize experiential learning in STEM.

April 22, 2024
7 Ways You Can Help Curb Climate Change

In recognition of Earth Day, UMD Entomology Professor Sara Via shared her tips for taking on this grand challenge.

April 22, 2024
College Announces 2024 Employee Award Recipients

This year's awardees were selected from a pool of more than 700 nominations from the CMNS community.

April 19, 2024
Join Our College for Maryland Day on Saturday, April 27

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences will host 48 events.

April 19, 2024
Psychology Professor Luiz Pessoa Named Interim Director of UMD’s Brain and Behavior Institute

Pessoa has been a member of the institute since its inception.

April 18, 2024
Atmospheric Science Background Gives Alum a Leg Up in Finance World

Graham Haederle (B.S. ’23, atmospheric and oceanic science; B.S. ’23, finance) helps companies play a part in climate change solutions.
 

April 18, 2024