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Congratulations to the College's August and December 2022 Graduates

194 students graduated from the college in August 2022 and 506 students graduated from the college in December 2022.

December 20, 2022
UMD Establishes Endowed Professorship in Quantum Computing

Professorship funded by a $1 million gift from IonQ and matched by $1 million from the Maryland Department of Commerce.

December 20, 2022
Budding Biochemist Nurtures Passion for Plants and Pharmacology

Joshua Cooksey’s green thumb put him on a path to scientific discovery.

December 19, 2022
Finding the Right Chemistry at UMD

With her research group tackling grand challenges and a new state-of-the-art lab in her future, materials chemist Mercedes Taylor is on a roll.

December 19, 2022
“It’s Amazing Work To Be On This Journey”

Pavel Khrimians (B.S. ’00, biochemistry) biotech startup sets its sights on cancer and inflammatory diseases with an ambitious mission and next-generation technology.

December 19, 2022
UMD Scientists Create Chemical Compound That Can Reverse Effects of Potentially Deadly Drugs

Their method successfully counteracted two highly addictive drugsfentanyl and methamphetamine—in lab experiments.

 

December 15, 2022
UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Myles Poulin Awarded $1.9M NIH Grant

Poulin will use the award to further his research in bacterial biofilm production, a microbiological process with implications for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease.

December 15, 2022
Changing the World From Lab to Boardroom

Judith Giordan (Ph.D. ’80, chemistry), former Fortune 100 executive and 2023 American Chemical Society president, shares her story about what catalyzed her to pursue chemistry.

December 15, 2022
From Tracking IEDs to Tackling Math and CS

How Thomas Geisler (B.S. ’21, mathematics; B.S. ’21, computer science) transitioned from the U.S. Army to the University of Maryland and a career as a software engineer.

December 14, 2022
Mathematical Biologist Abba Gumel Uses Math to Tackle Grand Challenges and Save Lives

The new Michael and Eugenia Brin Endowed Chair in Mathematics conducts research at the crossroads of math, biology and anthropogenic climate change.

December 14, 2022
Beyond the Numbers: Learning the Art and Philosophy of Mathematics

In UMD’s unique Student Initiated Courses, student instructors can share their passions with their peers while developing invaluable leadership and teaching skills.

December 9, 2022
Restoring Island-Ocean Connections Benefits Humans, Wildlife and Marine Environments

New research highlights the critical link between island and marine ecosystems, as well as the importance of coordinated conservation efforts.

December 5, 2022