Scientists Find Worms that Recently Evolved the Ability to Regrow a Complete Head

New study reveals regeneration of amputated body parts is not always an ancient trait and scientists might need to rethink the way they compare animals with regenerative abilities.

From Students to Faculty: Nine Science Terps Land Academic Positions

The alumni received graduate degrees from UMD in astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, mathematics and physics.

Seven Science Terps Selected as Fulbright Semifinalists

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students.

UMD’s Pratyush Tiwary Named to 2019 “Future of Biochemistry” List

Tiwary uses statistical physics, theoretical chemistry and artificial intelligence to develop algorithms that simulate the behavior of molecules on the atomic level.

UMD Department of Computer Science to Hold its 29th Annual High School Programming Contest

Computer Science Assistant Professor John Dickerson (B.S. ’08, computer science; B.S. ’08, mathematics) was a contestant in 2003 and 2004 and now directs the contest.

UMD Physicist Zohreh Davoudi Receives 2019 Sloan Research Fellowship

Davoudi, a theoretical nuclear physicist, will use the fellowship to further her research into properties of matter.

Biochemical Attraction: Meet Alumni Couple Michael and Lisa Flemming

Mike (B.S. ’83, biochemistry; B.S. ’88, computer science) and Lisa (B.S. ’84, biochemistry) will celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary in June 2019.

UMD Researchers Awarded $5.3 Million NIH BRAIN Initiative Grant

The researchers' project aims to improve understanding of brain function by providing a unifying account of how brain activity and behavior are mutually informing.

Zwicky Transient Facility Spots a Bumper Crop of Supernovae, Black Holes and more

UMD astronomers contribute to a wealth of discoveries described in seven new publications.

Scientists Develop First Fabric to Automatically Cool or Insulate Depending on Conditions

University of Maryland researchers have created a fabric that dynamically regulates heat passing through it.

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