Earth Probably Began with a Solid Shell

New research suggests that plate tectonics began later in Earth’s history.

New Link Found Between Sex and Viruses

Researchers determine that a protein required for sperm-egg fusion is identical to a protein viruses use to invade host cells; discovery could help fight parasitic diseases like malaria.

Neil Gehrels (1952-2017)

College Park Professor of Astronomy passed away, just days after learning he would receive this year’s prestigious Dan David Prize.

Four College Alumni Named 2017 Sloan Research Fellows

Amir Ali Ahmadi, Bryan Dickinson, Katherine Mackey and Suriyanarayanan Vaikuntanathan receive early-career honor.

Dean Jayanth Banavar Named Provost at the University of Oregon

Banavar has led the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences since 2011.

Senior Lecturer Patricia Shields Receives International Microbiology Teaching Award

Shields honored for creative teaching, student mentorship and encouraging educators.

UMD Physicist Improves Method for Designing Fusion Experiments

Established method for shaping stellarator magnets receives critical update.

UMD Biological Sciences Senior Elfadil Osman Named 2017 Gates Cambridge Scholar

Osman is second student in university history to be awarded this scholarship.

National Academies Report Co-authored by UMD Scientist Offers Hope, Climate Change Concerns for Everglades Restoration Project

Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm led report committee’s climate change research efforts.

UMD Team Wins Performance in Operations Award at SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition

Team also placed in the top five for overall pod design.

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