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College Discoveries Named UMD 2026 Inventions of the Year

College discoveries won the physical sciences and quantum technology categories. In addition, Anne Simon, a professor of cell biology and molecular genetics, received a special recognition award for her significant contributions to UMD's innovation ecosystem.

University of Maryland Invention of the Year winners were announced Tuesday at Innovate Maryland, an annual celebrati

- 13 May 2026

Saranya Dhilipkannah

Biological Sciences Major

Ellicott City, MD

Medical Assistant

Saanvi Parepally

Biological Sciences Major

Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor

Human Development Minor

Rockville, Maryland

Neuroscience Major

Upper Marlboro, MD

Medical Assistant

Chemistry: BS Major

Potomac, MD

Design Cultures and Creativity

Linval Griffiths

Neuroscience Major

York, PA

BioFIRE

Neuroscience Major

Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor

Annapolis, MD

Gemstone Team Research

Biological Sciences Major

Humanities, Health, and Medicine Minor

Potomac, MD

College Park Scholars: Life Sciences Program

Computer Science Major

Mathematics Minor

Ellicott City, MD

FIRE

Elianna Nahandast

Computer Science Major

General Business Minor

Military child, sort of everywhere!

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