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Gravitating Toward Science and Stories
While pursuing a double degree in physics and astronomy, senior Madeline Lessard is leading a space for fellow STEM students interested in broadening their literary horizons.
Fighting the ‘Insect Apocalypse’ With Knowledge
Entomology graduate student Helen Craig's campus displays show bug loss costs.
UMD Astrophysicist Benedikt Diemer Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award
He will use simulated galaxies to look for ‘imprints’ of elusive dark matter.
‘We Need Data’: UMD Postdoc Calls for Improved Tracking of LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM
Shane Coffield, a researcher with the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, advocates for an evidence-based approach to inclusion.
Three CMNS Faculty and Staff Members Receive Do Good Innovator Awards
Entomology's Anahí Espíndola and Mathematics' Jacqueline Dwyer-Xec and Archana Khurana were selected for their broad and meaningful impact in CMNS.
Career Q&A with Recent Physics Alum Jason Barbier
Barbier sought out Career Center support for job offer negotiations.
Can’t Stand Gossip? New Research Suggests That Gabbing About Others Is ‘Not Always a Bad Thing’
Gossiping offers unexpected benefits beyond idle chitchat, according to a study conducted by UMD and Stanford researchers.
UMD Astrophysicist Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Sloan Research Fellowship
He will use the award to continue studying plasmas surrounding black holes and neutron stars.
Parsing Big Data to Identify Hidden Threats
UMD students make a difference at Capital One during Break Through Tech’s micro-internship program.
UMD Geologist Joins Initiative to Tackle Growing Threat of Salt Contamination
Sujay Kaushal is part of a multi-institution effort to monitor the intrusion of saltwater into rivers close to the ocean.
Scientists Identify Genetic Mechanism Responsible for Plant Leaf Diversity
New research from the University of Maryland provides insight into how plants adapt to different environments and potentially build resilience to climate change.
Finding the Right Formula for Love
Hallie Pennington and Collin Vincent fell in love while on their Ph.D. journeys at UMD’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.