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.

Jonathan Dinman to Direct the Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research

A renowned virologist, Dinman will lead the Montgomery County-based research institute focused on therapeutic drug and vaccine discovery, development and manufacturing.

From Ocean Dynamics to the State of the Climate

NOAA oceanographer Tim Boyer (Ph.D. ’24, atmospheric and oceanic science) tracks changes in the subsurface ocean that play an important role in Earth’s climate system.

A ‘Nerd Sleepover’—and Much More

Technica celebrates 10 years of building a coding community of women and underrepresented genders.

UMD’s Technica Hackathon Commemorates 10 Years of Empowering Underrepresented Genders in Tech

The world’s largest hackathon of its kind returns to its roots while expanding its global reach.

Biological Sciences (General track)
Biological Sciences (General track)
Minor: History
Neuroscience (Molecular, Cellular, and Physiological Track)

Pronouns: She/Her

Researchers Solve Mystery of ‘Dinky’ Dinosaur’s Unusually Long Stride

UMD paleontologist Thomas R. Holtz Jr. helped recreate the movements of a bird-sized raptor, shedding new light on the origin of flight.

Learning from COVID-19

UMD Biology Professor Joshua Weitz shares insights from the pandemic in a new book.

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