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Physics Professor Howard Milchberg to Receive APS Schawlow Prize in Laser Science

He was honored for his work in plasma optics and laser-driven particle accelerators.

October 25, 2023
Scientists Discover Molten Layer Covering Martian Core

New NASA InSight research reveals a liquid silicate ‘blanket’ wrapped around Mars’ core, leading to new clues about the planet’s evolutionary history and the loss of its potential to sustain life.     

 

October 25, 2023
Meet Black Scholars in Biology at UMD

Students launched an organization for Black graduate students in the biological sciences.

October 25, 2023
Unearthing the Ecological Impacts of Cicada Emergences on North American Forests

UMD researchers co-author study that unveils the cascading effects of periodical cicada emergence events on forest ecosystems ahead of an historic convergence of broods set to emerge in spring 2024.

October 24, 2023
New Study Confirms Presence of Flesh-Eating and Illness-Causing Bacteria in Florida’s Coastal Waters Following Hurricane Ian

UMD senior author Rita Colwell said pathogenic Vibrio bacteria are on the rise due to climate change, and it’s a ‘serious concern.’

October 16, 2023
Alums Fighting Human Diseases

Learn how our alums are working to improve human health.

October 12, 2023
Mapping Molecules in the Brain

Colenso Speer creates innovative ways to map the physical layout of brain cells and uses sophisticated new techniques to identify the complex chemical signals that form the intricate circuitry in our brains.

October 12, 2023
Training the Brain

Melissa Caras is searching for ways to help maintain or improve perceptual skills in the face of aging or disease.

October 12, 2023
Canceling Cancer With T Cells

Roy Mariuzza is part of a major research effort to make the human body better at fighting cancer.

October 12, 2023
QuICS Fellow Advocates for Quantum Simulation of Extreme Physics

University of Maryland researchers want to make sure the nascent effort to use quantum computers to simulate the extreme events of the universe continues to thrive.

October 9, 2023
UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Mercedes Taylor Named Moore Inventor Fellow

Taylor will use the $825,000 award to further develop new materials that selectively capture valuable metals in water, enabling a recovery process that could make battery manufacturing more sustainable.

October 4, 2023
Bio-Nose Technology: Conferring a Sense of Smell

Backed by a National Science Foundation grant of $2 million, a team of UMD researchers aims to create a portable device capable of identifying odors in the environment.

October 3, 2023