Former Competitors Prepare Local High Schoolers for Science Olympiad

UMD’s Maryland Science Olympiad student volunteers created a space for aspiring young scientists to test their STEM skills.

Scoring in Computer Science

Senior computer science major Hayden Earlewine took full advantage of what the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences has to offer. 

AI With Rhythm: Brain-Inspired Tech Wins 2025 Invention of the Year Award

From RNA to Microchips, Innovate Maryland celebrates transformative research that is shaping the future. 

Catching Space Waves and Demystifying Black Holes

Astrophysicist Kayhan Gultekin (M.S. ’02, Ph.D. ’06, astronomy) helped analyze the first evidence of gravitational waves passing through the Milky Way—signals likely launched into space by supermassive black holes.

$2.5M NSF Award Kick-starts New Initiatives in Quantum Simulation

NSF funding will support additional research directions and expand opportunities for undergraduate involvement in quantum simulation.

Startup Progress on Display at 2025 Mokhtarzada Hatchery Demo Day

Projects presented by 2024–25 Hatchery teams include AI tools, biotech automation and content platforms. 

UMD Team Solves 35-Year Math Puzzle That Could Unlock Faster, Cooler AI Chips

The Steiner Forest Problem has stumped scientists for nearly four decades.

A Terp Fossil Hunt, Just Down the Street

UMD students explored a dinosaur site as part of their geology class. 

Take This Class! Sci-Fi vs. Sci Fact

‘Science and Fiction of Planetary Systems’ uses movies, TV, and books to teach scientific truths.

Speakers Announced for College’s 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

Adam Wenchel (B.S. '99, computer science), co-founder and CEO of Arthur, and Jade LeSchack (B.S. ’25, physics; B.S. '25, mathematics) will address the college's August 2024, December 2024 and May 2025 graduates receiving bachelor's degrees.

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