Clay B. Siegall and Michael Greklek-McKeon to Speak at College’s May Commencement Ceremony

Siegall (B.S. ’82, zoology) co-founded Seattle Genetics and Greklek-McKeon is graduating with bachelor’s degrees in astronomy and physics.

The Moon is Quaking as it Shrinks

The moon is still tectonically active, according to data from NASA’s Apollo and Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter missions.

Biological Sciences and Spanish Senior Kurt Auville Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Auville plans to teach English and volunteer at a medical clinic in the Canary Islands in Spain.

Color Vision Found in Fish that Live in Near Darkness

New research reveals signs of highly sensitive color vision in fish that live in the abyss beyond sunlight’s reach.

Four Science Terps Named 2019 Goldwater Scholars

Over the last decade, UMD’s nominations yielded 33 scholarships—the most in the nation.

College Announces 2019 Employee Award Recipients

The College hosted its annual Academic Festival on May 3, 2019 to honor faculty, staff and students.

UMD Geology Professor James Farquhar Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Farquhar is a scientific leader in sulfur isotope geochemistry, with publications that address geochemical processes on Earth and elsewhere in the solar system.

Opening a Door to Tomorrow

The Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering projects the university's future.

UMD's Brendan Iribe Center for Computer Science and Engineering to Transform Region’s Tech Corridor

The university celebrated the building's dedication on April 27, 2019.

Fearless Science: A Half-Century of Bold Research

Ten stories—one from each of our departments—highlight some of the most exciting scientific discoveries made by faculty members in the college during the last half-century.

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