Difficult Decisions: Anna Grafov Navigates Unexpected Challenges Upon Graduation

Grafov received a Fulbright Scholarship and a National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship, but had to turn one down because of the coronavirus pandemic.

UMD Computer Scientist Joins National Effort to Build a Secure Smart Home

Research focuses on strengthening trust around the household ‘Internet of Things.'

USDA Funds UMD Project to Sustain Agricultural Production in the Corn Belt with $10 Million

Researchers will develop an easy-to-use dashboard that identifies ways to increase land- and water-use efficiency in the face of environmental and biological stresses.

Teaming Up to Fight COVID-19

UMD cell biology and molecular genetics researchers join forces to develop new drugs for treating coronavirus.

Fulbright Scholar Edwin Zhang Will Take His Love of Sharing Knowledge International

Zhang will travel to Taiwan to teach English thanks to the prestigious scholarship program.

Scientists Detect Unexpected Widespread Structures Near Earth’s Core

University of Maryland researchers conduct first simultaneous analysis of hundreds of earthquakes to identify echoes from features deep inside Earth.

Sumant Nigam Named Chair of UMD’s Department of Atmospheric & Oceanic Science

He has been a member of the department for more than three decades.

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.

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