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.
Maryland leaders, fishermen split over proposed Chesapeake Bay preservation bill
The bill calls on the state’s Department of Natural Resources to supervise 25 species under fishery management plans.
Renowned linguist discusses recent trends in human dialect, language at UMD talk
The Maryland Language Science Center hosted John McWhorter’s “Why Most Humans Talk in Two or More Ways” event, which was held in Stamp Student Union.
UMD experts say vaccine skeptic RFK Jr. poses significant public health risk
Vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was sworn in as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services secretary last Thursday.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, UMD announce $1 billion quantum technology initiative
The initiative aims to generate $1 billion in investments over the next five years and push advancements in quantum research, workforce development and industry collaboration.
20 organizations petition to classify diamondback terrapins as endangered species
The petition, which was filed in September, would protect the terrapins under the Endangered Species Act.
White House advisor discusses climate change, cancer research at UMD talk
Arati Prabhakar, the director of the White House’s science and technology policy office, joined university president Darryll Pines for the forum.
UMD engineering students develop hands-on kits for young learners
University of Maryland engineering students in an entrepreneurial design realization course are developing “get out and learn,” or GOAL kits.
UMD students discuss environmental regulations ahead of 2024 election
Many students highlighted how environmental regulations are often overshadowed by other political issues at Wednesday's event.
UMD offers AI chatbots for 10 courses this semester
The bots, piloted last spring, are similar in function to well-known chatbots such as ChatGPT.