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Laying Down the Laws

Mathematics Professor Jacob Bedrossian isn't intimidated by the impossible. He has already tackled two major projects that mathematicians said couldn't be done.

August 25, 2020
Pavan Ravindra Solves Equations - and Rubik's Cubes

The biochemistry and computer science dual-degree student brings to the lab the same mental focus and hands-on problem-solving skills he uses to solve the Rubik's puzzle.

August 25, 2020
Antarctica Adventure

Physics Ph.D. student Liz Friedman searches for neutrinos at the bottom of the world.

August 25, 2020
How Plants Shut the Door on Infection

International team including University of Maryland researchers discovers key immune system protein in plants.

August 25, 2020
Quantum Computers Do the (Instantaneous) Twist

Researchers at JQI have discovered ways to implement robust, error-resistant gates using just a constant number of simple building blocks—achieving essentially the best reduction possible in a parameter called circuit depth. Their findings, which apply to quantum computers based on topological quantum error correcting codes, were reported in two papers published recently in the journals Physical Review Letters and Physical Review B, and expanded on in a third paper published earlier in the journal Quantum.

August 19, 2020
Todd Cooke Honored with 2020 Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award

As director of the Integrated Life Sciences honors program, Cooke pushed academically accomplished undergraduates to change the world.

August 13, 2020
Faculty Promotions Announced by UMD College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Twelve tenured/tenure-track faculty members, seven instructional faculty members and 16 research faculty members were promoted.

August 10, 2020
Meet Maryland Promise Scholar: Anna Phung

Phung is a rising sophomore biological sciences major with a concentration in general biology and a member of the Integrated Life Sciences program in the Honors College.

August 6, 2020
Coronavirus Stories

Faculty, staff, students and alumni from UMD's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences worked to make a difference during the pandemic. 

July 28, 2020
Heaviest Black Hole Merger is Among Three Recent Gravitational Wave Discoveries

University of Maryland physicists help identify merging black holes that may redefine size limits for collapsed stars.

July 27, 2020
Meet the New Director of UMD’s Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program

Najib El-Sayed knows what it means to adapt to change, and he’s excited to guide students through a successful transition to college.

July 27, 2020
Study Shows Three Medications Currently on the Market May Have Unexpected Effects

University of Maryland researchers suggest worms can help detect potential drug safety issues.

July 27, 2020