Finding Infinity in Planetary Motion

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. 

From ‘Math Nerd’ to Mission Engineer

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.

UMD Scientists Create ‘Smart Underwear’ to Measure Human Flatulence

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

Remembering and Giving Back

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.

UMD Hosts Maryland Community Leaders to Strengthen Climate Resilience

UMD hosted its third annual Scientists Serving Communities workshop, bringing together over 200 researchers and community leaders from across Maryland to advance climate resilience through collaboration, dialogue and shared learning.

Music-Savvy AI Built at UMD Could Help You Discover Your Next Favorite Artist

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

Hydrologist Justin Pflug Answers Questions About Snow Science

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on snow remote sensing and modeling.

A Gutsy Approach to Human Hormones

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.

From Physics to Finance

An undergraduate degree in physics put Nathan Frohna (B.S. ’22, physics, MQF ’25, quantitative finance) on a path to an unexpected career in the world of finance.

Sudden Breakups of Monogamous Quantum Couples Surprise Researchers

When the researchers attempted to freeze the bosons in place with a barricade of fermions, the bosons instead started traveling quickly.

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