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UMD Alum Argyro Kavvada Makes the Most of NASA’s Many Missions

As program scientist and manager for NASA’s Earth Modeling Nexus, Argyro Kavvada (M.S. ’13, Ph.D. ’14, atmospheric and oceanic science) is helping create a more unified understanding of Earth.

As program scientist and manager for NASA’s Earth Modeling Nexus, Argyro Kavvada (M.S. ’13, Ph.D.

- Wed, 10/28/2026 - 11:29

An ultraviolet image of the Andromeda Galaxy. A diagonal series of wispy white and blue disks sits against a dark space background sprinkled with yellow and blue stars. The galaxy's bright white core is surrounded by blue and white spirals and rings.

$590M Telescope Mission with UMD Science Co-Lead Confirmed by NASA for Launch by January 2031

Astronomy’s Suvi Gezari works on UVEX, which will survey the entire sky in the ultraviolet and provide detailed glimpses into the universe’s most energetic explosions.

Astronomy’s Suvi Gezari works on UVEX, which will survey the entire sky in the ultraviolet and provide

- Tue, 10/27/2026 - 14:00

cybersickness illustration by Olivia Mercurio

UMD Researchers Identify Brain Signals Linked to Cybersickness in Immersive Environments

Findings from a real-time brain wave study could help virtual and augmented reality designers detect and reduce dizziness, nausea and other symptoms.

Findings from a real-time brain wave study could help virtual and augmented reality designers detect and reduce

- Thu, 10/22/2026 - 11:28

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Scientists Discover Migration-Mediated Mechanism Enabling Bacteria-Virus Coexistence

A joint UMD-University of Exeter study shows how collective movement enables viruses to persist with migrating bacterial colonies while minimizing the risk of either complete viral takeover or bacterial escape.

A joint UMD-University of Exeter study shows how collective movement enables viruses to persist with migrating b

- Wed, 10/21/2026 - 13:43

'Small Startup with a Big Vision'

Phil Crosby (B.S. ’06, computer science; B.A. ’06, economics) made his lifelong tech startup dream a reality as co-founder of the mobile advertising platform Liftoff.

How Phil Crosby (B.S. ’06, computer science; B.A.

- Tue, 10/20/2026 - 11:56

Microscopes and Metalheads

Biochemistry major Suchitra Arun spends her days decoding plant and human diseases and her nights leading a community of heavy metal music fans.

Biochemistry major Suchitra Arun spends her days decoding plant and human diseases and her nights leading a comm

- Thu, 10/15/2026 - 14:18

Close-up of a dark grey BYD vehicle parked on a road next to an old stone wall structure. Encircled in red on the front bumper is a small grey plastic box with a red "2" written on it, secured to the front grill next to the UK license plate.

Making the Most of Low-Cost Air Sensors

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Professor Ning Zeng improves commercially available atmospheric sensors to collect actionable, research-grade environmental data.