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Najib El-Sayed to Direct New BBI Advanced Genomic Technologies Core
The state-of-the-art core will feature single-cell genomic technologies for applications in the nervous and immune systems as well as cancer.
Three Science Terps Named 2021 Goldwater Scholars
Over the last decade, UMD’s nominations yielded 37 scholarships—the second most in the nation.
NSF Graduate Research Fellowships Awarded to 13 Science Terps
The college’s awardees include five current graduate students, four current undergraduates and four recent alumni.
From a Passion for Science to a Successful Career in Biopharmaceutical Research
Biochemistry alumnus Michael Severino makes his mark as a leader in the pharmaceutical industry.
UMD Science Major Wins Prestigious 2021 Churchill Scholarship
Pavan Ravindra will graduate in May with bachelor’s degrees in biochemistry and computer science.
When Tyrannosaurs Dominated, Medium-sized Predators Disappeared
New UMD study suggests that everywhere tyrannosaurs rose to dominance, their juveniles took over the ecological role of medium-sized carnivores.
Accurate Aging of Wild Animals Thanks to First Epigenetic Clock for Bats
UMD-led research identifies age-related changes to DNA and reveals longevity-related differences between bat species.
Bridging Cultures and Supporting Collaborations
Q&A with Brain and Behavior Institute Founding Director Betsy Quinlan.
Researchers Comb Atoms into a Novel Swirl
JQI researchers engineered a new kind of topological matter by breaking free from the constraints of crystalline solids.
2021 Virtual Summer Science Camps at UMD for K-12 Students
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences offers 2021 summer camps in computer science, math and more.
Kevin McIver Named Interim Chair of UMD’s Department of Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics
He has served as associate chair of the department since 2018.
Bhatele Receives NSF CAREER Award to Optimize Parallel Software and Systems
Abhinav Bhatele, an assistant professor of computer science with an appointment in the UMIACS, is principal investigator of an NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award, which is expected to total $550,000 over five years.