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UMD Geologist Helped Develop Lunar Instrument Chosen for Upcoming NASA Artemis Mission

Geology's Nicholas Schmerr helped develop the Lunar Environment Monitoring System (LEMS), which is designed to track the moon's seismic activity during NASA's Artemis III mission.

April 10, 2024
Building on a Strong Foundation in Physics

Award-winning theoretical physicist Ana Maria Rey (Ph.D. ’04, physics) hopes to inspire the next generation of scientists at the 2024 CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

April 10, 2024
Addressing the Challenge of a Changing Climate

NASA Chief Scientist and Senior Climate Advisor Katherine Calvin (B.S. ’03, mathematics; B.S. ’03, computer science) will share her story with graduates and their families at the CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony in May.

April 10, 2024
Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Professor Kan Cao Answers Questions About Human Aging

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome and aging.

April 10, 2024
Thousands of UMD Community Members Join Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party with the Astronomy Department and the Space Sciences Outreach Cooperative.

April 9, 2024
UMD Launches Institute Focused on Ethical AI Development

The institute will support interdisciplinary research and education that promote responsible use of AI and prepare the future workforce for an AI-infused world.

April 9, 2024
UMD’s Computer Science Graduate Program Holds Steady as Top 10 Public

The department also ranks among the country’s best universities in artificial intelligence, theory and programming language specialties according to U.S. News & World Report.

April 9, 2024
Two From UMD Awarded 2024 NASA Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships

Astronomy Ph.D. student Alexander Dittmann and postdoc Amelia Hankla received two of the 24 awards.

April 8, 2024
Nine Science Terps Awarded 2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships

These fellowships recognize outstanding STEM graduate students.

April 8, 2024
Double Cicada Mania Approaches—But Seeing Them Calls for a Road Trip

‘Bug Guy’ Mike Raupp explains ‘bizarre’ survival strategy and next local emergence.

April 4, 2024
Finding the Beauty in Chemistry

Cosmetic chemist Ama Gyedu (B.S. ’17, chemistry) blends artistry with science to develop new and improved formulations for personal care products like makeup and perfume. 

April 4, 2024
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Images of Galaxy M82’s Glowing Core and Galactic Wind

A UMD-led team of researchers probed this ‘prototypical starburst galaxy’ to understand the conditions that foster star formation.

April 2, 2024