Building Healthy Habits

Students had the opportunity this semester to learn how to build systems of success to reach their goals in “The Psychology of Habit Building in Education: Creating and Sustaining Positive Learning Behaviors,” a student-initiated course led by Kian Mostoufi ’25.

Chesapeake Scholars Program Helps Biochemistry Major Build Connections Beyond the Classroom

Thanks to the scholarship’s support, Jamil Yacoubou Adam found his community at UMD.

An Alternative to Speech: Writing in the Air With ‘Sonic Ink’

UMD Researchers provide a new way for people with disabilities to control digital voice assistants.

NASA’s Webb Telescope Lifts Veil on Common but Mysterious Type of Exoplanet

University of Maryland researchers caught a rare glimpse of the atmosphere of a sub-Neptune—a type of exoplanet often obscured by haze and clouds.

Vainavi Gambhir Named 2025 University Medalist

At UMD's Main Commencement Ceremony on May 21, 2025, Gambhir will receive the University Medal, honoring a graduating senior demonstrating academic distinction, outstanding character and extracurricular community impact.

Alan Liu Teams Up with Army Research Laboratory to Streamline Dynamic Data

A University of Maryland researcher has received funding from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory (DEVCOM ARL) to develop data systems that deliver real-time awareness without overwhelming tactical networks—especially in demanding environments like combat zones or those struck by natural disasters.

7 Proposals for AI-Focused Courses Awarded New Grants 

Funds administered by AIM to support classes in arts and humanities, public health, behavioral and social sciences, and information science.

Building Sustainability by Serving the Community

From rescuing dining hall leftovers to researching plant viruses, junior biological sciences major Kyle Zibell tackles waste on multiple fronts for a more sustainable future.

Measurements that Matter

Systems engineer Sven Geier (Ph.D. ’00, astronomy) builds space instruments that push the boundaries of measurement, spectroscopy and scientific discovery.

Time Crystal Research Enters a New Phase

Researchers created a framework showing how time crystals form and stabilize, offering insights for future quantum tech.

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