Assistant Dean, Student Services
Wild Adventures in Computer Science

Peter Ersts (B.S. ’97, computer science) creates software and solutions for the American Museum of Natural History’s Center for Biodiversity and Conservation.

UMD President Darryll Pines Sticks a Terrapin Pin in ‘Capital of Quantum’ Map at Global Conference

UMD's quantum science leadership is based on research, innovation, problem-solving fearlessness, he tells audience.

UMD Paleontologist Thomas R. Holtz, Jr. Helps Unravel Microscopic Mysteries of Supercharged Tyrannosaurus Rex Feet

A new study sheds light on the specialized binding ligaments that made T. rex such a fearful and fast predator.

Rare Sighting of Luminous Jet Spewed by Supermassive Black Hole

UMD-led team discovers a bright optical flare caused by a dying star’s encounter with a supermassive black hole.

Australian Wildfires Depleted the Ozone Layer in a Variety of Ways, According to New Article

A UMD ­­alum and professor co-authored a paper about the reduction in the thickness of Earth's protective ozone layer that followed the Australian wildfires.

From UMD to Wall Street and Beyond

Bill Fahrbach (B.S. ’02, mathematics; B.A. ’02, economics) rides a rapid wave of success as a CFO in the technology world.

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