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Meet the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences at UMD

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

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

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Sensing Innovations

John Biddle (Ph.D. ’13, physics) is developing smart sensing systems to ‘see’ inside packages, boxes and bags—and detect potential threats.

John Biddle (Ph.D.

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Portrait of Srinidhi Guruvayurappan Srinidhi Guruvayurappan

Geology Major
Germantown, MD
Carillon Communities and Geology Departmental Honors
Portrait of Dheebhan Jeganathan Dheebhan Jeganathan

Computer Science and Math Majors
Quantum Science and Engineering Minor
South Brunswick, New Jersey
Portrait of Bhavya Tanugula Bhavya Tanugula

Computer Science Major
Computational Finance Minor
South Brunswick, NJ
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Math + Football = Dream Job

Cole Miller’s (B.S. ’24, mathematics) lifelong passion for mathematics and sports helped him score an ‘awesome’ job as a scouting assistant in the NFL.

Cole Miller’s (B.S.

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Scientists Simulate Cosmic Crashes to Test Whether Icy Moons Gain or Lose Their Ability to Sustain Life

A UMD-led study found that catastrophic collisions between icy moons barely disturb the hidden oceans beneath their frozen surfaces, offering new insights into life beyond Earth. 

A UMD-led study found that catastrophic collisions between icy moons barely disturb the hidden oceans beneath th

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New UMD Biologist Studies How Organisms Steal Each Other’s DNA

Assistant Professor Julia Van Etten researches how organisms acquire genes from other species through a process called horizontal gene transfer.

Assistant Professor Julia Van Etten researches how organisms acquire genes from other species through a process

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Portrait of Aryan Sharma Aryan Sharma

Computer Science and Math Majors
Guilford, CT
Gemstone Honors (GEMS)
Portrait of Emily Webber Emily Webber

Math Major
Bel Air, MD
College Park Scholars
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