UMD Women in Tech Gathered at 2024 Grace Hopper Celebration

University of Maryland alums, students, faculty and staff met up at the world’s largest conference for women and nonbinary technologists.

Sasha Philippov Awarded 2024 Packard Fellowship

The astrophysicist is the seventh University of Maryland faculty member to receive this highly competitive award.

Biology Professor Joshua Weitz Answers Questions About Pandemic Prevention

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything ahead of the release of his new book on the future of pandemics.

New Study Eases Concerns Over Possible “Doomsday” Asteroid Swarm

UMD astronomer found fewer dangerously large space rocks in Earth’s cosmic neighborhood than previously estimated.

Scientists Uncover Auditory “Sixth Sense” in Geckos

UMD researchers discover that geckos use a mechanism usually associated with balance to sense vibrations, leading to new insights about how animals hear and feel their surroundings.

Seamlessly Connecting Smart Tech to Our Everyday Lives

Computer Science Ph.D. Candidate Nakul Garg was recognized for his innovative contributions to low-power sensing and perception systems, earning a 2024 Marconi Society Award and Cyber-Physical Systems Rising Star Award. 

Ancient Sunken Seafloor Reveals Earth’s Deep Secrets

UMD geologists discover a mysterious subduction zone deep beneath the Pacific Ocean, reshaping our understanding of Earth’s interior.

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Discovery of 3,775-Year-Old Preserved Log Supports ‘Wood Vaulting’ as a Climate Solution

A new UMD-led study found that burying wood in the right environmental conditions can stop its decomposition and help curb carbon dioxide emissions.

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