Billion dollar start-up with UMD ties plans to provide mobile internet from outer space
AST SpaceMobile is valued at $1.8 billion with partners like AT&T, Vodafone and Rakuten.
A team of UMD students are building a machine to compete in a tunnel boring competition
The team was selected out of nearly 400 applicants, and will be going up against 11 other groups in the competition.
UMD community members participate in WIE Run the World challenge
About 200 people have registered for the challenge so far.
“I’m just really excited”: UMD community members discuss Perseverance rover
Since Perseverance data is made public, students could use information from the mission in research projects at this university.
UMD environmental organizations encourage sustainability via webinars and new website
“My goal is to educate as many students as I can about sustainability,” said Lisa Alexander, Resident Life's sustainability programs coordinator and co-coordinator for the Green Terp program.
Freshmen develop new app to replace GroupMe for UMD students
The app is called Shellter, and it's set to launch in August.
UMD study finds COVID-19 is highest in DC’s Black communities and low-income areas
UMD researchers conducted a comprehensive study about how aspects of the built and social environments play a role in COVID-19 transmission in the city.
With most classes online, some UMD students are turning to GroupMe
Being online instead of with peers in a classroom, many students are using the messaging app more this semester to help them communicate with classmates.
Some UMD students say blue light glasses help prevent strain from virtual classes
Despite differing medical opinions on whether blue light causes eye strain, some students say the glasses are helping them get through the virtual semester.
UMD launches interdisciplinary research initiative to support new professors
The program is one of President Pines’ initial goals.