Institute for Research in Electronics and Applied Physics | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Four Science Terps Named 2020 Goldwater Scholars

Four Science Terps Named 2020 Goldwater Scholars
Over the last decade, UMD’s nominations yielded 33 scholarships—the most in the nation.
University of Maryland Launches Quantum Technology Center

University of Maryland Launches Quantum Technology Center
The new research center will catalyze the development of high-impact quantum technologies.
UMD Professors Daniel Lathrop and Derek Richardson Named 2019 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers

UMD Professors Daniel Lathrop and Derek Richardson Named 2019 Distinguished Scholar-Teachers
They will be recognized during the university’s annual Convocation ceremony in the fall.
UMD Invention of the Year Nominees Push Limits in Cybersecurity, Health, Quantum Computing and More

UMD Invention of the Year Nominees Push Limits in Cybersecurity, Health, Quantum Computing and More
In 2018, UMD researchers added more than 180 inventions to the ever-growing UMD intellectual property portfolio.
Radioactive Material Detected Remotely Using Laser-induced Electron Avalanche Breakdown

Radioactive Material Detected Remotely Using Laser-induced Electron Avalanche Breakdown
New method developed by UMD researchers could be scaled up to improve security at ports of entry.
UMD Researchers Awarded $5.3 Million NIH BRAIN Initiative Grant

UMD Researchers Awarded $5.3 Million NIH BRAIN Initiative Grant
The researchers' project aims to improve understanding of brain function by providing a unifying account of how brain activity and behavior are mutually informing.
UMD Researchers Awarded $1 Million Grant from NSF to Develop New Methods to Generate Single Photons for Quantum Research

UMD Researchers Awarded $1 Million Grant from NSF to Develop New Methods to Generate Single Photons for Quantum Research
Project could enable new advanced quantum research and technology and could yield new ways to connect electronic circuits and photonic devices.
Two Named 2017 Distinguished University Professors in College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Two Named 2017 Distinguished University Professors in College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Thomas Antonsen and Catherine Fenselau received the university's highest academic honor.
Six College Faculty Members Elected American Physical Society Fellows

Six College Faculty Members Elected American Physical Society Fellows
The new fellows come from the physics and astronomy departments.
UMD Ties Stanford and MIT for Most 2015 DOD University Research Initiative Grants

UMD Ties Stanford and MIT for Most 2015 DOD University Research Initiative Grants
UMD researchers on six of 22 teams awarded Department of Defense MURI grants; CMNS represented on five of these awards.
Four Sloan Research Fellowships Awarded to UMD Faculty Members

Four Sloan Research Fellowships Awarded to UMD Faculty Members
Jacob Bedrossian, Mohammad Hafezi, Vladimir Manucharyan and Alyson Santoro named 2015 Sloan Fellows.