A University of Maryland researcher helped create an app to measure cell phone security MADCAP tracks users’ locations and app usage to determine where they are most vulnerable to cybercrime. Rachel Kuipers February 12, 2017
Some University of Maryland students and staff are concerned about Trump’s EPA gag order The order remains in place though the Trump administration lifted restrictions on EPA grants and contracts. Rachel Kuipers February 5, 2017
Amazon is setting up shop under Terrapin Row next semester The pickup location is slated to open in early 2017. Rachel Kuipers December 30, 2016
UMD students helped middle and high school girls take a crack at coding Students at this university worked with Girls Who Code, a non-profit designed to close the gender gap in technology. Rachel Kuipers December 12, 2016
Before he became the first man to orbit Earth, John Glenn was a UMD student Glenn attended the University of Maryland from 1956 to 1959. Rachel Kuipers December 8, 2016
The University of Maryland might be getting outdoor charging stations this spring A College of Behavioral and Social Sciences task force received a $5,000 grant for the project. Rachel Kuipers December 1, 2016
Donald Trump’s stances on the environment are “worrisome” for Maryland The president-elect has said climate change is “a hoax invented by the Chinese.” Rachel Kuipers November 17, 2016
The University of Maryland’s zip code has the state’s highest rate of contracted chlamydia Nearly 39 percent of the reported cases were among 20 to 24 year-olds. Rachel Kuipers November 10, 2016
Three University of Maryland students are sending bacteria samples into space The bacteria samples, contained in a capsule, will depart from Earth in March or April. Rachel Kuipers November 10, 2016
University of Maryland students barely voted for third party candidates Fewer than 75 University of Maryland students voted in Stamp Student Union for third party candidates. Rachel Kuipers November 9, 2016