UMD students name asteroid ‘Diamondback’ after completing research for astronomy class
Students published their scientific findings about the physical properties of an asteroid between Mars and Jupiter, which they later named “Diamondback.”
UMD community reflects on science, discovery and the universe scholars program’s 25-year run
The program saw declining resources and personnel after former program director Alan Peel announced in May 2022 that he was stepping down after 15 years of leadership.