Twin Studies Provide First Explanations for Boundary Within Earth’s Mantle

UMD geologists co-author first studies to explain an observed physical transition hundreds of miles below Earth’s surface.

Safe, Inexpensive Chemical Found to Reverse Symptoms of Progeria in Human Cells

Finding could lead to treatments for rare genetic illness as well as normal aging.

Moving Matters: Ethnocentric Behavior Decreases When Societal Mobility Rises

University of Maryland study suggests that a society’s level of mobility influences whether its members treat outsiders as individuals.

UMD Professor and Two Alumni Named Fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science

Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Professor Zhanqing Li and alumni Tamar Barkay and Leonard Fine receive the honor.

Top Seniors Honored as 2015 Merrill Presidential Scholars

Five seniors in the college received the honor: Marissa Dattler, Ryan Kuo, Neomi Rao, Julia Wainger and Sarahann Yeh.

UMD Professor Addresses House Subcommittees on Space and Environment

Antonio Busalacchi discusses ways public-private partnerships can help NASA satisfy Earth science data requirements.

Jonathan Dinman Named Chair of Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics

Dinman has been serving as interim chair of the department since July 1, 2014.

UMD-led Team Maps Gas Emissions from Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

Maps of gas emissions reveal surprising physical and chemical processes never before seen up close.

13 Biology and Chemistry Graduate Students to Receive Department of Education Fellowships

Chemistry receives continuation grant and Biology receives grant for first time.

Three UMD Graduate Students Receive NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships

Margaret Marvin, Margaret McAdam and David New received the three-year awards.

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