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Scientists Detect Unexpected Widespread Structures Near Earth’s Core
University of Maryland researchers conduct first simultaneous analysis of hundreds of earthquakes to identify echoes from features deep inside Earth.
Sumant Nigam Named Chair of UMD’s Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Science
He has been a member of the department for more than three decades.
Gene Found that Causes Eyes to Wither in Cavefish
University of Maryland-led study identified the first gene responsible for eye loss in cavefish, revealing connection to a human vascular disease.
On a Mission: Tracking COVID-19’s Impact on Air Pollution
UMD researchers team up with NOAA to study how stay-at-home orders impact air quality.
Searching for a Coronavirus Treatment: UMD Alumnus Merdad Parsey’s Story
Gilead Sciences’ chief medical officer shares the challenges of COVID-19 drug development.
Meet Three Ph.D. Students with a Shared Love for Mathematics
Patrick Daniels, Duncan McElfresh and Ayushi Saxena talk about their experiences in the mathematics, mathematical statistics and applied mathematics graduate programs.
Ph.D. Student Stephanie Gnewuch Studies the Beauty of Chemistry
Gnewuch conducts many of her crystallography experiments at the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Center for Neutron Research.
Pavan Ravindra Solves Equations—And Rubik's Cubes
The junior 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.
Senior Michael Nastac is Oxford Bound
Nastac received a Clarendon Scholarship to pursue his Ph.D. and build on his plasma theory research.
Congratulations to the College's May 2020 Graduates!
The college will confer degrees to over 1,000 students this May.
Estate Gift to Mathematics Honors Alumnus Herbert A. Hauptman
Hauptman shared the 1985 Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating a method to determine the 3D structure of molecules.
Williams is known for her scientific contributions to nanotechnology as well as her leadership in providing technical input to policy for clean energy and national security.