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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.
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.
Wild Adventures in Computer Science
Peter Ersts (B.S. ’97, computer science) creates software and solutions for the American Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation.
UMD President Darryll Pines Sticks a Terrapin Pin in ‘Capital of Quantum’ Map at Global Conference
UMD's quantum science leadership is based on research, innovation, problem-solving fearlessness, he tells audience.
A new study sheds light on the specialized binding ligaments that made T. rex such a fearful and fast predator.
Rare Sighting of Luminous Jet Spewed by Supermassive Black Hole
UMD-led team discovers a bright optical flare caused by a dying star’s encounter with a supermassive black hole.
Australian Wildfires Depleted the Ozone Layer in a Variety of Ways, According to New Article
A UMD alum and professor co-authored a paper about the reduction in the thickness of Earth's protective ozone layer that followed the Australian wildfires.
From UMD to Wall Street and Beyond
Bill Fahrbach (B.S. ’02, mathematics; B.A. ’02, economics) rides a rapid wave of success as a CFO in the technology world.
Advancing Big Ideas and Tackling the Challenges of Wireless Communications
For 30 years, Nada Golmie (Ph.D. ’02, computer science) has made her mark as an innovator and problem-solver at NIST.
This new Institute will leverage recent advances in artificial intelligence and computing to create a premier learning health care system that evaluates both de-identified and secure digitized medical health data to diagnose, prevent and treat diseases in patients across the state of Maryland.
As associate dean for research, Cleaveland will help grow the college’s annual sponsored research funding, which currently exceeds $200 million. He will also lead the college to higher levels of research excellence and national prominence and launch new initiatives.
Entomologists Issue Warning About Effects of Climate Change on Insects
UMD entomologist Anahí Espíndola says insects are under threat, but there is still time to change course.