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College’s 2023 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony Speakers Announced
Serial tech entrepreneur Zeki Mokhtarzada (B.S. ’01, computer science and mathematics) will be the keynote speaker and Junyi “Julie” Liu (B.S. ’22, biological sciences) will be the student speaker.
UMD Leads New $20M NSF Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law and Society
The institute will take a holistic approach, integrating broader participation in artificial intelligence design, new technology development, and more informed governance of AI-infused systems.
From Math Major to Major League Baseball
Di Zou (B.S. ’09, mathematics) helps the Baltimore Orioles make data-driven decisions as the team’s director of baseball systems.
Speakers Announced for College’s 2023 Graduate Commencement Ceremony
National Zoo Director Brandie Smith (Ph.D. ’10, behavior, ecology, evolution and systematics) will be the keynote speaker; Kayla Davie (Ph.D. ’23, applied mathematics & statistics, and scientific computation) and Isha Angadi (B.S. ’21, computer science; M.P.S. ’22, data science and analytics) will be the student speakers.
College’s Graduate Programs Earn High U.S. News Rankings
Eleven programs and specialties in the college earned top-25 accolades in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 Best Graduate Schools lists released today.
Scientists Detect Seismic Waves Traveling Through Martian Core for the First Time
New NASA InSight research reveals that Mars has a liquid core rich in sulfur and oxygen, leading to new clues about how terrestrial planets form, evolve and potentially sustain life.
Computer Science Alums Craig and Sharon Stanfill Give Back To ‘Foundational’ Department
The Stanfills named a classroom in the Brendan Iribe Center and made a $3 million estate gift to establish an endowed chair in enterprise computing.
Wendell Hill Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
His election brings the number of faculty in the college who are members of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences to 16.
College Announces 2023 Employee Award Recipients
The award winners will be celebrated on April 21, 2023, at the college's Academic Awards Festival.
Startup Star to Speak at 2023 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony
Zeki Mokhtarzada (B.S. ’01, computer science and mathematics) and his brothers built two successful tech ventures and launched a startup incubator at UMD.
Rhinos, Tigers and a Screaming Hairy Armadillo Named Sherman
National Zoo Director Brandie Smith (Ph.D. ’10) brings her animal adventures to UMD as 2023 CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony speaker.
UMD Scientist Setting Sail on Pacific Ocean Expedition
Atmospheric & Oceanic Science Assistant Professor Jacob Wenegrat will help collect data on important ocean processes.