How Plants Shut the Door on Infection

International team including University of Maryland researchers discovers key immune system protein in plants.

Quantum Computers Do the (Instantaneous) Twist

Researchers at JQI have discovered ways to implement robust, error-resistant gates using just a constant number of simple building blocks—achieving essentially the best reduction possible in a parameter called circuit depth. Their findings, which apply to quantum computers based on topological quantum error correcting codes, were reported in two papers published recently in the journals Physical Review Letters and Physical Review B, and expanded on in a third paper published earlier in the journal Quantum.

Todd Cooke Honored with 2020 Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award

As director of the Integrated Life Sciences honors program, Cooke pushed academically accomplished undergraduates to change the world.

Faculty Promotions Announced by UMD College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Twelve tenured/tenure-track faculty members, seven instructional faculty members and 16 research faculty members were promoted.

Coronavirus Stories

Faculty, staff, students and alumni from UMD's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences worked to make a difference during the pandemic. 

Heaviest Black Hole Merger is Among Three Recent Gravitational Wave Discoveries

University of Maryland physicists help identify merging black holes that may redefine size limits for collapsed stars.

Meet the New Director of UMD’s Integrated Life Sciences Honors Program

Najib El-Sayed knows what it means to adapt to change, and he’s excited to guide students through a successful transition to college.

Study Shows Three Medications Currently on the Market May Have Unexpected Effects

University of Maryland researchers suggest worms can help detect potential drug safety issues.

College Awarded 41 Campus Teaching Innovation Grants

Faculty members will use the funding to develop new strategies for teaching fall courses online.

New Quantum Information Speed Limits Depend on the Task at Hand

Faster algorithms and tighter theoretical limits narrow the gap between the possible and the doable.

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