Demystifying AI’s Mathematical Magic Through Innovation and Mentorship

Statistics graduate program director Lizhen Lin works to understand the math behind artificial intelligence and machine learning while guiding the next generation of data scientists at UMD.

Computer Science Professor Daniel Gottesman Answers Questions About Quantum Computing

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting quantum computing research.

UMD Physicist Zohreh Davoudi Awarded Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

The award is the highest honor the U.S. government bestows on early-career scientists and engineers.

Latest Moon Mission Carries a New Reflection on History

Physicist Douglas Currie, who helped send mirrors on Apollo 11, launches an improved model.

Creating a Cartoon You

Cassandra Lewis (B.S. ’09, computer science), head of avatar innovation at Meta, promotes on-screen representation by making avatars more customizable.

Salt Life

Take a home tour to learn how we’re worsening salinity around the world.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore Announces $1B ‘Capital of Quantum’ Initiative Centered at UMD

The strategic partnership aims to cement state and D.C. region as a world-leading quantum science and innovation hub.

UMD Computer Scientist Soheil Feizi Receives Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

The prestigious award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government on outstanding scientists and engineers who are early in their careers.

UMD Alum Makes Math Thrilling

Matthew Becker (M.S. ’17, Ph.D. ’18, applied mathematics & statistics, and scientific computation) published a math-infused thriller novel.

William Ryan (M.S. '90, Meteorology) Received a 2025 Alumni Excellence Legacy Award

After a year at the University of Illinois-Chicago updating his physics and mathematics skills, Ryan received a meteorology fellowship at Maryland. It wasn’t a far leap to consider such a field. It’s a career that came about, also with his dad’s influences.

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