UMD Geology Ph.D. Student Helps Discover Giant Volcano on Mars

The discovery brings scientists closer to finding possible extraterrestrial life on Mars and provides a potential destination for future robotic and human exploration.

World Tuberculosis Day: Solving an Ancient Problem with New Science

UMD’s Volker Briken takes a closer look at the bacteria responsible for causing tuberculosis, one of the world’s deadliest infectious diseases.

Solving the Mystery of the Stinky Vapor Plumes on Campus

UMD physicist Daniel Lathrop is spearheading a multidepartment Grand Challenges project that addresses campus steam, water and energy waste.

Determined to Learn, Inspired to Teach

As a teacher and a physicist, Brad Conrad’s (M.S. ’06, Ph.D. ’09, physics) mission is to support physics education and “make the world a better place with science.”

Gravitating Toward Science and Stories

While pursuing a double degree in physics and astronomy, senior Madeline Lessard is leading a space for fellow STEM students interested in broadening their literary horizons.

UMD Astrophysicist Benedikt Diemer Receives National Science Foundation CAREER Award

He will use simulated galaxies to look for ‘imprints’ of elusive dark matter.

‘We Need Data’: UMD Postdoc Calls for Improved Tracking of LGBTQ+ Representation in STEM

Shane Coffield, a researcher with the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center, advocates for an evidence-based approach to inclusion.

Three CMNS Faculty and Staff Members Receive Do Good Innovator Awards

Entomology's Anahí Espíndola and Mathematics' Jacqueline Dwyer-Xec and Archana Khurana were selected for their broad and meaningful impact in CMNS.

Career Q&A with Recent Physics Alum Jason Barbier

Barbier sought out Career Center support for job offer negotiations.

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