CMNS is a college where pioneers, scholars and innovators learn, collaborate and innovate to build a better future.

Congratulations to the almost 4,200 Fall 2025 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

They fell in love at UMD more than 55 years ago. Marc (B.S. ’70, zoology) and Carel (B.S. ’70, microbiology) Slatkoff are still on the move and making memories.

Postdoc Jaron Shrock’s (Ph.D. ’23, physics) research transforms gigantic particle accelerators into compact devices, opening doors for medical imaging, manufacturing and more.

As Mathematics Professor Dan Cristofaro-Gardiner prepares for one of his field’s biggest stages this summer, his recent string of honors reflects a career built on curiosity, collaboration and surprising connections. 

Inspired by a college internship, Russell Schwartz (B.S. ’22, mathematics; B.S. ’22, computer science) is taking his passion for mathematics all the way to the moon.

A new nationwide study is recruiting volunteers to map the full spectrum of human flatulence. 

A generous gift from Jeff Saul (M.S. ’91, Ph.D. ’98, physics) and his wife Joy Watnik-Saul honors the memory of an internationally recognized professor and supports physics education research at UMD.

A new partnership between NVIDIA and Universal Music Group will harness Music Flamingo’s groundbreaking ability to discern the finer points of music.

Gabriela Arp, a Ph.D. candidate in UMD’s Biological Sciences Graduate Program, says our gut microbiomes house hormone transformers with the power to change our bodies and brains.