National Academies Member Sean Carroll Joins UMD’s Department of Biology
Jun 6, 2018
UMD-led Study Shows How Solar Wind Drops from Gale to Gentle Breeze as It Hits Earth’s Magnetic Field
Jun 1, 2018
NASA satellite data reveals electron-scale energy conversion at the leading edge of Earth’s magnetic field shields our planet from cataclysm.
Satellite Study Finds Major Shifts in Global Freshwater
May 23, 2018
First-of-its-kind study combines NASA satellite observations of Earth with data on human activities to map where—and why—freshwater is changing around the globe.
A New Model for Communication in Plant Cells
May 4, 2018
UMD-led study details how plant cells use animal-like nerve proteins to build single-cell communication networks.
University of Maryland Launches Smart and Connected Communities Initiative for Baltimore Avenue
Apr 13, 2018
Pairing UMD research and community needs will make Baltimore Avenue a “living research corridor.”
Four UMD Students Named 2018 Goldwater Scholars
Apr 6, 2018
Scholarship covers tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to $7,500 per year.
The Sahara Desert Is Expanding, According to New UMD Study
Mar 29, 2018
Study finds that the world’s largest desert grew by 10 percent since 1920, due in part to climate change.
Two UMD Science Majors Win Prestigious Churchill Scholarships
Feb 13, 2018
Christopher Bambic and Yousuf Khan will spend next year completing master’s degrees at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom.
UMD Welcomes Global Cybersecurity Firm BlueVoyant to Discovery District
Feb 2, 2018
Company’s new Global Cyber Analytics Center will be located in StartupUMD@Diamondback Garage.
UMD Research Examines How Human Modifications Affect Mammal Movement Globally
Jan 26, 2018
New global study of 57 mammal species finds human modifications to natural landscapes prevent normal movement.
