Walker was recognized for discoveries on the origin and evolution of early solar system materials and the geochemical evolution of the Earth.

Not long after Casey Tarman (B.S. ’19, mathematics; M.P.S. ’21, data science and analytics) graduated with her bachelor’s degree from the University of Maryland and landed a job as a data scientist with the Department of Defense, she decided the time was right to get her master’s degree.

UMD astronomy student Isiah Holt studies the composition of neutron stars

He is one of six UMD students to receive the scholarship this year.

The awardees will be honored on April 22, 2022 at the college's Academic Awards Festival.

The college’s 14 awardees include six current graduate students, four current undergraduates and four recent alumni.

NASA astrophysicist Christopher Stark (Ph.D. ’10) is on a mission to broaden our horizons in space.

Anshuman Swain’s research journey leads to prestigious honor.

UMD’s 35 scholarships in the past decade rank second in the nation.

Thirteen programs and specialties placed in the top 25 nationwide.