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.
Senior physics major Dhruv Agarwal leads a team of undergraduate students developing satellite components that could launch deep into space with upcoming NASA missions.
As software engineering director of AI evaluation at Wayve, John Wyrwas (B.S. ’07, physics; B.S. ’07, electrical engineering) accelerates autonomous vehicle technology into the future.
Washington was recognized for his transformative impact on student success and program innovation during his nearly 50 years at UMD.
Researchers at the University of Maryland and the University of Pennsylvania are jointly leading efforts to communicate the science and community impacts of ongoing cuts to federal funding for science and medical research.
UMD physics graduate student Aishwarya Vijai spent a month this summer at Summit Station, Greenland, deep inside the Arctic Circle.
Rangarajan is one of the students in the first cohort of the University of Maryland’s new B.S.-M.D. program.
The USM Board of Regents has recognized Dr. Anisha Campbell for her Exceptional Contribution as Associate Director for Terrapin Teachers at UMD.
UMD entomologist Evan Economo’s novel approach to studying ant populations revealed signs of decline in 79% of species found only in Fiji.
UMD continued its rise in Forbes' America's Top Colleges, reaching No. 10 among public institutions in the 2025-26 ranking.