UMD’s Maryland Science Olympiad student volunteers created a space for aspiring young scientists to test their STEM skills.

Senior computer science major Hayden Earlewine took full advantage of what the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences has to offer. 

Astrophysicist Kayhan Gultekin (M.S. ’02, Ph.D. ’06, astronomy) helped analyze the first evidence of gravitational waves passing through the Milky Way—signals likely launched into space by supermassive black holes.

NSF funding will support additional research directions and expand opportunities for undergraduate involvement in quantum simulation.

Projects presented by 2024–25 Hatchery teams include AI tools, biotech automation and content platforms. 

The Steiner Forest Problem has stumped scientists for nearly four decades.