UMD’s Brenda Dingus Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Pioneering gamma-ray astrophysicist Brenda Dingus was recognized for her transformative contributions to cosmic ray research. 

Satellites Offer New View of Chesapeake Bay’s Marine Heat Waves

A University of Maryland-led study revealed that the bay is experiencing “significant increases” in annual heat waves, but satellites show that not all regions are warming equally.

Congratulations to the College's May 2025 Degree Candidates!

Almost 1,900 students from our college were set to graduate in May 2025.

16 Science Terps Honored as Senior Marshals

The graduating seniors demonstrated the highest levels of scholarship, service to the campus community, extracurricular involvement and personal growth. 

Biological Sciences Major
General Business Minor
Houston, TX
Global Fellows
Adventures in AI

Adam Wenchel (B.S. ’99, computer science), co founder and CEO of the tech startup Arthur, will share his AI success story as keynote speaker at the 2025 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony.

Exoplanet Explorer Helps Astronomers See the Unseeable

UMD astronomy Ph.D. student Ellis Bogat’s work on NASA’s Roman telescope will help researchers see exoplanets hidden in the glare of distant stars.

From UMD to AI CEO: Debanjan Saha’s ‘Wild and Fascinating Journey’

Thirty years after earning his Ph.D. in computer science, Saha will return this May as the keynote speaker for the CMNS Graduate Commencement Ceremony.

Neuroscience Major
Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor
Boyds, MD
College Park Scholars
Neuroscience Major
Entrepreneurial Leadership Minor
Fulton, MD
College Park Scholars
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