Rising Temperatures May Push Lyme Disease Risk Westward in Maryland

A mathematical model developed by UMD researchers illustrates how Lyme-carrying ticks respond to shifting temperatures, redistributing disease risk across the state.

UMD Geological, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences Chair James Farquhar Named 2025 AAAS Fellow

The distinguished lifetime honor recognizes Farquhar’s research studying the evolution of Earth’s ancient atmosphere. 

UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Lawrence Sita Named 2025 AAAS Fellow

The distinguished lifetime honor recognizes Sita’s innovative solutions to combat the world’s plastic pollution problem. 

Ian Spielman Named AAAS Fellow

He was recognized for his research that uses ultracold atoms to study a broad range of topics. 

Explore the Chemistry of Food with UMD Senior Lexi Chiu

The double-degree student in chemistry and nutrition and food science finds connections between the lab and the kitchen. 

Tuning into the Cosmos

UMD astronomy Ph.D. student Shaniya Jarrett uses artificial intelligence to decode gravitational waves, some of the universe’s most elusive signals.

Where Beauty Meets Science

Kaia Ungerer (B.S. ’23, chemistry) takes on the challenges of product development in the beauty industry as a junior chemist at Cindy J Cosmetic Labs.

Making Math Magical

Matt Baker (B.S. ’94, mathematics) ‘blazes his own trail’ in mathematics and magic.

New President’s Public Impact Award Presented to Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics' Anne Simon

Simon was recognized for her ability to combine the highest levels of academic excellence with a commitment to sharing her expertise to serve the public good.

Cracking da Vinci’s (Genetic) Code

Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe and collaborators in the global Leonardo da Vinci Project announced in January that they recovered enough human genetic material to link a disputed work by the 15th-century scientist and artist to letters penned by a Leonardo relative. 

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