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. Freelance Reporter October 30, 2024
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. Freelance Reporter October 24, 2024
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. Mira Beinart September 17, 2024
Environmental justice activists gather in College Park for 10th annual symposium The symposium was organized by the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Center at the University of Maryland’s public health school. Freelance Reporter September 16, 2024
UMD event discusses building partnerships to address climate change The workshop was an opportunity for attendees to reflect on the state’s ambitious climate goals and develop new partnerships with fresh ideas. Audrey Keefe April 30, 2024
UMD community plants hundreds of flowers to celebrate Earth Day The event was part of Wild Visions Habitat Creation Challenge, a gardening challenge that aims to increase biodiversity renewal. Chelsea Collier April 23, 2024
UMD unveils $132 million new chemistry building The University of Maryland community gathered Thursday for the dedication of the new chemistry building. Christine Zhu April 12, 2024
UMD community concerned about Purple Line construction’s environmental, health impacts Dorms along Campus Drive at this university are set to close for part of the summer due to noise from nearby Purple Line work. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly March 14, 2024
UMD set to expand glass recycling across campus The bins are funded by a $13,000 grant this university received in May to expand glass recycling. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly February 29, 2024
UMD researchers make breakthrough that could lead to climate-resistant crops The researchers discovered the genes that control the shape of a leaf's edge and the leaf's complexity. Sumaya Abdel-Motagaly February 28, 2024