Mathematics professor earns National Science Foundation award
Applications of the professor’s research can include modeling financial markets, weather systems, neuron communication and traffic flow on networks.
Clark Engineering School hosts event highlighting need for STEM field diversity
Data shows companies that are more inclusive and diverse experience better outcomes and more financial success.
Researchers note radicalization risk among Muslim immigrants who feel discriminated against
Amid discussions surrounding immigration, researchers note the importance of creating inclusive policies.
UMD student-written music for silent films gets Library of Congress recognition
The program has featured about 25 students, who have helped to score about 15 silent films so far.
UMD announces courses for new undergraduate major in information science in the fall
The new degree program isn’t available anywhere else in the state.
UMD researchers help develop algorithm to solve game theory problem
The algorithm can estimate solutions to complex problems — including possibly the outcome of the presidential election.
UMD researchers contribute to discovery and ongoing study of gravitational waves
Scientists have been looking for this phenomenon for 100 years — and a number of UMD researchers helped along the way.
White House recognizes UMD researcher for work in aerodynamics
Another university researcher is receiving presidential recognition for her work.
UMD professors, researchers conduct study on fracking’s health impacts
Potential health hazards researchers identified include air quality, water quality and earthquakes.
UMD research points to fires as cause of high toxin levels in air
Ozone over the Pacific Ocean has traditionally been viewed as natural, but is actually caused by human activity.