Proposals from Christopher Reynolds for an X-ray mission and Alberto Bolatto and Jason Glenn for a far-infrared mission are closer to being realized.

The Cooperative Institute for Satellite Earth System Studies maintains UMD’s national leadership in this field.

The new facility will serve as a hub for quantum chemistry, molecular nanoscience and sustainability research.

From beetles that play dead to friendly spiders, visitors can go behind the scenes at one of Maryland Day’s most popular exhibits.
 

Astrobiologist Luoth Chou (B.S. ’13, biological sciences) believes there could be life on other planets—and if there is, she wants to find it. 

JQI researchers developed a new technique to measure velocity fields in superfluid Bose-Einstein condensates, offering fresh insight into quantum turbulence.

Mirani is pursuing dual degrees in computer science and government and politics. He is also a member of the Advanced Cybersecurity Experience for Students in the Honors College. 

Join UMD in celebrating World Quantum Day and explore the growing "Capital of Quantum," highlighting the university's leading role in advancing quantum research and technology.

Junior astronomy and anthropology dual-degree student Oliver O’Brien was on an undergraduate team that analyzed two eclipsing asteroids in Jupiter’s Trojan asteroid belt, celestial ‘fossils’ that may contain the history of our solar system’s birth.

Senior computer science major Nandini Shah co-leads several campus clubs, including the Association for Women in Computing and the Korean pop dance group Ganji.