University of Maryland Appoints Renowned Physicist to Lead Quantum Research and Education

The newly created associate vice president role will oversee UMD's expanding quantum enterprise.

Growing Organically

How science and a family tradition of farming helped Andrew Smith (M.S. ’02, entomology) see organics in agriculture’s future.

Zwicky Transient Facility Nabs an Interstellar Visitor

UMD astronomer Quanzhi Ye used observations from the survey camera to help pinpoint the object's path through the solar system.

UMD Biologist Helps Bring Ancient DNA to Life with Emmy-Winning Documentary

Distinguished University Professor Sean B. Carroll won his third Emmy for a documentary that follows a researcher’s 15-year quest to unlock DNA older than anything ever sequenced before.

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Adventures in the Animal Kingdom

Claire Quinn’s (B.S. ’15, biological sciences) mission to share her passion for biology and conservation takes her to the largest theme park on the planet.

What Can Wetlands Tell Us About Methane Emissions?

When people think about methane, a potent greenhouse gas highly efficient at trapping heat in our atmosphere, they often picture industrial smokestacks, oil rigs, or livestock. But one of the primary and least understood sources of methane isn’t industrial—it’s natural.

UMD Among Top 5 Doctorate Producers in 5 Critical Tech Areas

A new study finds that the University of Maryland graduates a high number of students in quantum science, artificial intelligence, and other STEM Ph.D. fields.

Spotted Lanternflies Are Emerging in Huge Numbers. Don’t Panic, Says UMD Entomologist

Here are 8 things to know about an invasive species that is more of a nuisance than a threat.

Massive Boulders Ejected During DART Mission Complicate Future Asteroid Deflection Efforts

University of Maryland astronomers discovered that an unexpected blast of space rocks ejected during DART mission carried three times more momentum than the spacecraft itself, leading to new insights for future planetary defense missions.

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