Quantum Simulators Wield Control Over More Than 50 Qubits, Setting New Record

Atoms provide a robust platform for observing quantum magnets in action.

Atoms provide a robust platform for observing quantum magnets in action

Two inde

- 29 November 2017
France Recognizes Contributions of UMIACS' Rita Colwell with Appointment to the Legion of Honor

Colwell was awarded the rank of Chevalier (Knight) in the Legion of Honor by decree of the President of the French Republic.

Rita Colwell, a Distinguished University Professor in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Stud

- 27 November 2017
High-altitude Observatory Sheds Light on Origin of Excess Anti-matter

UMD-led HAWC collaboration suggests dark matter as possible culprit.

UMD-led HAWC collaboration suggests dark matter as possible culprit

A mountaintop observatory in Mex

- 16 November 2017
Karen Carleton and Jonathan Katz Named UMD Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

Awardees received an honorarium and gave a public lecture on their research.

Awardees received an honorarium and gave a public lecture on their research

- 14 November 2017
Zwicky Transient Facility Sees "First Light"

UMD astronomers will use powerful new telescope camera for research and education.

UMD astronomers will use powerful new telescope camera for research and education

A new robotic came

- 13 November 2017
China’s Sulfur Dioxide Emissions Declined Significantly While India’s Grew Over Last Decade

New UMD-led study indicates that India may be world’s top sulfur dioxide emitter.

New UMD-led study indicates that India may be world’s top sulfur dioxide emitter

- 9 November 2017
UMD Neuroscientists Identify Source of Early Brain Activity

Brain cells that support early structural development also transmit sensory information; discovery could enable early diagnosis of autism and other cognitive deficits.

Brain cells that support early structural development also transmit sensory information; discovery could enable

- 6 November 2017
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University of Maryland Scientists Contribute to Federal Climate Science Report

UMD climate model contributes to key finding, and UMD Professor Ross Salawitch serves as review editor.

UMD climate model contributes to key finding, UMD Professor serves as review editor

Three University

- 6 November 2017
Joelle Presson Receives UMD President’s Distinguished Service Award

Presson joined the university in 1987 and is assistant dean of undergraduate academic programs in the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

Presson joined the university in 1987 and is assistant dean of undergraduate academic programs in the College of

- 31 October 2017
New Molecule Shows Promise in HIV Vaccine Design

Vaccine candidate spurs animals to produce antibodies against protective sugars of multiple HIV strains.

Vaccine candidate spurs animals to produce antibodies against protective sugars of multiple HIV strains

- 27 October 2017
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