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UMD Geologist Joins Initiative to Tackle Growing Threat of Salt Contamination

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

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

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.

Christopher Metzler Receives NSF CAREER Award to Develop Ways for Computers to See Through Objects

Christopher Metzler Receives NSF CAREER Award to Develop Ways for Computers to See Through Objects

Metzler’s project looks to develop a “neural computational imaging” framework capable of solving challenging, high-dimensional, non-stationary computational imaging problems.

UMD Joins National Consortium Dedicated to Improving AI Trustworthiness and Safety

UMD Joins National Consortium Dedicated to Improving AI Trustworthiness and Safety

The AI Safety Institute Consortium brings together AI creators and users, academics, government and industry researchers, and civil society organizations—all focused on improving the technical and societal benefits of AI, while simultaneously reducing its misuse and any related risks.

Tapping Into the Power of the Brain

Tapping Into the Power of the Brain

Through her work with startup MindX and Blackrock Neurotech, Julia Brown (B.S. '13, biological sciences) is setting the stage for next-generation devices in health care and neurotechnology, from brain-controlled smart glasses to seizure detectors and more.

Bringing Salmon Back

Bringing Salmon Back

As CEO of the nonprofit Long Live the Kings, Jacques White (Ph.D. ’91, marine estuarine environmental sciences) works to save wild salmon in the Pacific Northwest.

Dean's List: Fall 2023

Dean's List: Fall 2023

Congratulations to the over 3,700 Fall 2023 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

Fighting Deepfakes, Shallowfakes and Media Manipulation

Fighting Deepfakes, Shallowfakes and Media Manipulation

UMD computer scientist Nirupam Roy is developing a tool that can help verify the authenticity of audiovisual recordings.

The Moon is Shrinking, Causing Landslides and Instability in Lunar South Pole

The Moon is Shrinking, Causing Landslides and Instability in Lunar South Pole

A new paper co-authored by Geology's Nicholas Schmerr identifies potential landing sites for Artemis mission that are particularly vulnerable to quakes and landslides.

Advancing Climate Resilience in Maryland

Advancing Climate Resilience in Maryland

UMD researchers team up with other Maryland stakeholders to address climate and weather-related vulnerabilities in communities across the state.

Quantum Researcher Yu Liu Brings Laser Focus to UMD’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

Quantum Researcher Yu Liu Brings Laser Focus to UMD’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

The laser cooling expert will launch two research projects on ultracold molecules in his lab in the new Chemistry Building.