Quanzhi Ye Awarded 2023 Urey Prize from the American Astronomical Society

He was honored for his contributions to the understanding of small bodies in the inner solar system by exploring the boundary between active and inactive objects.

Biological Sciences Ph.D. Student Akshay Patel Unlocks Mysteries of Cell Communications

Patel, who received the Andrew J. Moyer Outstanding Graduate Student Award, plans to pursue a career in the pharma or biotech industry.

From Scuba Diver to Auditory Neurocircuitry Researcher

With an NIH graduate fellowship, Rose Ying continues to look for interesting ways to explore the unknown.

Chemistry and Biochemistry's Leah Dodson Receives Department of Energy Early Career Award

The $875,000 award will support the development of new tools to advance her alternative fuels research.

A Green Transformation in Research Labs, Driven by UMD Student Entrepreneurs

Computer science major Oliver D'Esposito envisions a future where every lab is equipped with efficient power management systems, contributing to a significant reduction in energy waste.

New Study Reveals That Tree Species Diversity Increases Spider Density

The link between tree diversity and spider populations can help homeowners and other land managers better plan tree plantings to naturally mitigate the effects of climate change.

Black Hole Expert Christopher Reynolds Rejoins UMD’s Department of Astronomy

The renowned astrophysicist will also reprise his role as director of the Joint Space-Science Institute.

UMD Alum Akash Magoon and Adonis: Revolutionizing the Health-Tech Industry

Adonis recently received $17.3 million in funding and aims to advance health care technology.

UMD Researchers Uncover Privacy Risks in Cellphones Purchased at Police Auctions

Their two-year study found that 27% of the phones they successfully bid on contained personal data like social security numbers, credit card and banking information, passport data, pictures of driver’s licenses, and more.

Maura Belliveau Joins UMD as Assistant Dean for Diversity and Strategic Initiatives

Belliveau brings decades of experience to the role, most recently serving as director of the University at Buffalo’s Center for Diversity Innovation and Distinguished Visiting Scholars Program.

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