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.”
3 UMD grants among $7.5B in Department of Energy cuts nationwide
The grants totaled more than $5.8 million, a fact sheet made by Democrat members of the U.S. House of Representatives Appropriations Committee stated.
UMD TerpAI updates aim to boost campus adoption
The updates, set to launch by the end of September, are meant to broaden the chatbot’s appeal while providing equal access to AI for all students.
New Microsoft center at UMD continues effort to increase statewide quantum research
The research center will allow the company’s engineers to collaborate with university community members and bring quantum experts to the state.
UMD names Gretchen Campbell associate vice president for quantum research, education
Campbell assumed her new role on Sunday. She joins this university from the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy.
UMD announces Patrick O’Shea as next research vice president
O’Shea will manage research initiatives at the University of Maryland and University of Maryland, Baltimore in collaboration with both universities’ presidents.
UMD researchers left with uncertain future after NSF cuts 14 grants
The grants make up a part of the 70 grants — totaling about $12 million — that have been cancelled or paused at this university since Trump returned to office in January.
UMD Campus Farm’s first dairy goats give birth to 2 kids
Oberhasli goats Sadie and Ariana moved to the campus farm in January and gave birth this month.
UMD leaders promote technology, innovation at World Quantum Day celebration
The celebration featured an interview with a physics Nobel Laureate and a look at this university’s quantum and arts project collaboration.
Miniature mascots: UMD class uses diamondback terrapin hatchlings to teach climate change
The diamondback terrapins were brought to this university’s education college through the Terrapin Education and Research Partnership.