As the keynote speaker for the 2026 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony, Andy Balo (B.S. ’70, microbiology) will share how a passion for science, innovation and impact shaped his 53-year career in healthcare technology.

UMD Biology Professor Emeritus Arthur N. Popper calls for studies of non-mammalian marine species affected by the sounds of deep-sea mining.

ThinkEx is a web platform that combines the best features of generative AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude into one visual platform designed just for students.

Ryan Blaustein (B.S. '11, biological sciences; M.S. '14, environmental science and technology) works with seven local urban farms to gain a better understanding of the bacteria, viruses and other microbes living in their soil to help ensure their food, which often supplies urban areas short of fresh produce options, grows as safely as possible.

Graphic designer Faye Levine works behind the scenes to ensure the college’s external communications and branded products are picture-perfect.

Senior immersive media design major Holden Denyer connects digital experiences with the physical world.

Isaac Robinson credits great teachers, scholarships and his job at Giant for guiding him “home.” 

It’s the first time this Indian Ocean climate pattern has been connected to the recent years’ unusually high temperatures.

This year's awardees were selected from a pool of hundreds of nominations from the Science Terp community.

Over 4,200 students from our college are set to graduate in May 2026.