Where Beauty Meets Science

Kaia Ungerer (B.S. ’23, chemistry) takes on the challenges of product development in the beauty industry as a junior chemist at Cindy J Cosmetic Labs.

Making Math Magical

Matt Baker (B.S. ’94, mathematics) ‘blazes his own trail’ in mathematics and magic.

New President’s Public Impact Award Presented to Cell Biology & Molecular Genetics' Anne Simon

Simon was recognized for her ability to combine the highest levels of academic excellence with a commitment to sharing her expertise to serve the public good.

Cracking da Vinci’s (Genetic) Code

Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Assistant Professor Norberto Gonzalez-Juarbe and collaborators in the global Leonardo da Vinci Project announced in January that they recovered enough human genetic material to link a disputed work by the 15th-century scientist and artist to letters penned by a Leonardo relative. 

How Physics Powers EA’s Next-Gen Video Games

William Donnelly (Ph.D. ’12, physics) uses his physics expertise to render cutting-edge virtual worlds at Electronic Arts (EA).

From Mentee to Mentor

Senior neuroscience and chemistry double major Divine Enyi plans to attend medical school so she can one day continue her love of helping others and giving back to her community as a doctor.

Career Q&A with Computer Science Alum Fenil Gholani

Gholani (B.S. ’21, computer science; M.Eng. ’22, cybersecurity engineering) persevered in his job search and landed a software engineering role at Yahoo.

University of Maryland Joins Commission on U.S. Quantum Primacy

Gretchen Campbell, Associate Vice President of Quantum Research and Education, has been appointed to the high-level, bipartisan body tasked with developing a comprehensive national strategy to ensure the U.S. remains the global leader in the rapidly accelerating quantum competition.

UMD Microbiome Fellows Cap Seven-Month Program with Public Health Panel

The fellowship brings together researchers studying human, environmental and agricultural microbiomes, encouraging collaboration across disciplines that rarely intersect.

Observational Astronomer Alberto Bolatto Answers Questions About Galaxy and Star Formation

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on how galaxies and stars came to be.

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