Two UMD Astronomy Space Probes Advance to Next Round of $1 Billion NASA Mission Selection

Proposals from Christopher Reynolds for an X-ray mission and Alberto Bolatto and Jason Glenn for a far-infrared mission are closer to being realized.

Neuroscience Major
Fort Washington, MD
BioFIRE
Hart Lab
UMD Neuroscientist Calls for Clearer Nomenclature in Photoreceptor Research

A new paper co-authored by Biology’s Juan Angueyra aims to tackle a century-old communication problem by making it easier to identify visual systems in vertebrate species.

Astronomers Discover Mysterious Milky Way Object That Emits Radio Waves and X-rays

Zorawar Wadiasingh, a visiting assistant research scientist at the University of Maryland, helped predict and interpret this new cosmic phenomenon.

AIM Seed Grants Support 22 AI Research Projects

Funds support research focused on accessibility, social justice, sustainability and learning.

UMD’s Brenda Dingus Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Pioneering gamma-ray astrophysicist Brenda Dingus was recognized for her transformative contributions to cosmic ray research. 

Satellites Offer New View of Chesapeake Bay’s Marine Heat Waves

A University of Maryland-led study revealed that the bay is experiencing “significant increases” in annual heat waves, but satellites show that not all regions are warming equally.

Congratulations to the College's May 2025 Degree Candidates!

Almost 1,900 students from our college were set to graduate in May 2025.

16 Science Terps Honored as Senior Marshals

The graduating seniors demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement and personal growth. 

Biological Sciences Major
General Business Minor
Houston, TX
Global Fellows
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