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UMD’s Gamer Symphony Orchestra Turns 20

The 150-member Gamer Symphony Orchestra, which includes around 60 Science Terps, brings the most epic computer game music into the real world.

May 13, 2026
College Discoveries Named UMD 2026 Inventions of the Year

College discoveries won the physical sciences and quantum technology categories. In addition, Anne Simon, a professor of cell biology and molecular genetics, received a special recognition award for her significant contributions to UMD's innovation ecosystem. 

May 13, 2026
Many Hands Make Light Work

In the lab, chemistry Ph.D. student Mya Gaddy uses light to build synthetic molecules for drug development. She also supports her peers as vice president of UMD’s Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Organization.

May 12, 2026
Kara Hoffman Named Chair of UMD’s Department of Physics

She has been on the faculty for 22 years and previously served as associate chair for undergraduate education for four years.

May 11, 2026
Birding Class Takes Flight at UMD

Recently dubbed the “hot-girl hobby of the year,” a new birding course at UMD filled up within minutes of enrollment opening.

May 11, 2026
Creating a Virtual World that’s a Feast for the Eyes…and Ears

Computer Science Assistant Professor Ruohan Gao and Distinguished University Professor Ming Lin turned a single image into an explorable world that sounds like the real thing.

May 11, 2026
Leading Data Science Initiatives, People and Health Research into the Future

NIH data strategy czar Susan Gregurick (Ph.D. ’95, chemistry) brings her science success story to UMD as keynote speaker for the 2026 CMNS Doctoral Commencement Ceremony.

May 11, 2026
Changing Healthcare Technology, Changing Lives

As the keynote speaker for the 2026 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, Andy Balo (B.S. ’70, microbiology) will share how a passion for science, innovation and impact shaped his 53-year career in healthcare technology.

May 11, 2026
Fish and Invertebrates Suffer in Silence as Human-Made Noise Invades the Deep Blue Sea

UMD Biology Professor Emeritus Arthur N. Popper calls for studies of non-mammalian marine species affected by the sounds of deep-sea mining.

May 8, 2026
Introducing ThinkEx, an AI Study Tool Built by Honors Terps

ThinkEx is a web platform that combines the best features of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into one visual platform designed just for students.

May 8, 2026
UMD Alum Digs Into Antibiotic Resistance at Urban Farms

Ryan Blaustein (B.S. '11, biological sciences; M.S. '14, environmental science and technology) works with seven local urban farms to gain a better understanding of the bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in their soil to help ensure their food, which often supplies urban areas short of fresh produce options, grows as safely as possible.

May 8, 2026
Driven by Design

Graphic designer Faye Levine works behind the scenes to ensure the college’s external communications and branded products are picture-perfect.

May 8, 2026