Eugenia Brin, Longtime Supporter of Science and Performing Arts at UMD, Dies

The donor and her family funded research, fellowships, faculty positions and more.

Lars Peter Riishojgaard Joins UMD to Direct the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center

He brings with him 30 years of experience working at the World Meteorological Organization, NASA and the Joint Center for Satellite Data Assimilation.

The Moon’s Biggest and Most Ancient Crater Is More Circular Than Previously Thought

University of Maryland scientists uncover new insights into the moon’s early history, revealing new possibilities for upcoming Artemis missions.

UMD Biologist Shares ‘Story of Sex’ in New Book

Eric Haag looks back 2 billion years to explain why humans have sex—and sexes—in a world where neither is a prerequisite for life. 

Entomology Department Chair Evan Economo Answers Questions About Ants and Biodiversity

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

High Emissions from Feedstocks and Aged Equipment are Delaying Ozone Recovery

New study investigates the 17-year discrepancy in projections for ozone recovery timelines, highlighting gaps in global reporting, compliance, and opportunities for action—as well as the ongoing impact of emissions from feedstocks and legacy equipment containing ozone-depleting substances.

University of Maryland Institute for Health Computing Celebrates Second Anniversary

New research partnerships with AstraZeneca, NIH and FDA were announced at the North Bethesda site.

UMD Team Creates AI Tool to Give Memory a Hand

The research team found the mnemonics we prefer may not necessarily match those that actually help.

UMD Awarded $2 Million to Build a Quantum Biosensing Test Bed

The U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research award will be used to develop and test quantum technologies that use brain-inspired computing and sensing.

Insect-Killing Fungi Find Unexpected Harmony in War

New UMD study reveals that two strains of pathogenic fungi unexpectedly cooperate to divide insect victims rather than aggressively compete for resources.

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