Gene Found that Causes Eyes to Wither in Cavefish

University of Maryland-led study identified the first gene responsible for eye loss in cavefish, revealing connection to a human vascular disease.

On a Mission: Tracking COVID-19’s Impact on Air Pollution

UMD researchers team up with NOAA to study how stay-at-home orders impact air quality.

Searching for a Coronavirus Treatment: UMD Alumnus Merdad Parsey’s Story

Gilead Sciences’ chief medical officer shares the challenges of COVID-19 drug development.

Congratulations to the College's May 2020 Graduates!

The college will confer degrees to over 1,000 students this May.

Estate Gift to Mathematics Honors Alumnus Herbert A. Hauptman

Hauptman shared the 1985 Nobel Prize in chemistry for creating a method to determine the 3D structure of molecules.

Distinguished University Professor Ellen Williams Named Director of UMD’s Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center

Williams is known for her scientific contributions to nanotechnology as well as her leadership in providing technical input to policy for clean energy and national security.

Manuella Djomaleu and Simona Patange Selected as Student Speakers for College’s May Commencement Ceremony

The undergraduate and graduate student will give speeches during the college’s pre-recorded commencement celebration.

T. rex’s Long Legs Were Made for Marathon Walking

Research finds leg length gave giant predatory dinosaurs the advantage of efficiency, not speed as previously thought.

College Announces 2020 Employee Award Recipients

Faculty members, staff members and students received this year's annual awards.

New Study Produces Most Accurate Estimates Ever of Ice Loss in Greenland and Antarctica

UMD researcher helps satellite mission map elevation to calculate changes in ice cover.

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