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Size and Shape Matter: New Research Sheds Light on How Mesothelioma Develops
UMD-led study suggests that the mechanism responsible for how immune cells “sense” harmful particles like asbestos fibers may play a role in how cancers develop in humans.
Geology’s Laurent Montési Awarded Fulbright Scholarship to Study Tectonics in Norway
Geology Professor Laurent Montési hopes to apply his knowledge of Earth’s tectonic and volcanic activity to Venus and planets beyond.
UMD Quantum Physicist Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Julienne pioneered the field of ultracold matter.
Preparing for the Next Pandemic
NSF CAREER awardee Jinwoo Lee looks forward to continuing his investigations into the Lassa virus and other infectious diseases when he moves into the new Chemistry Building.
Former Department Chair Names Seminar Room in New Chemistry Building
The Mike and Jan Doyle Seminar Room will be located on the first floor of the new wing.
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.