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.
Emissions, natural gas use down at UMD amid COVID-19 shutdown
The university’s power plant saw a 24 percent reduction from last year in natural gas use in March and April, according to a report from Facilities Management.
Joining a nationwide race, UMD researchers search for treatment, vaccine for COVID-19
The work of these researchers has been made possible, in part, by grants awarded by this university's Division of Research.
These UMD researchers are using phone, vehicle data to identify social distancing trends
The research investigates the impact of stay-at-home and social distancing orders on movement.
UMD research team finds link between racism and poor community health — by using Twitter
The team tracked tweets that mention race and saw how they lined up with the cardiovascular disease cases in an area.
Here’s how a UMD student-led drone company is taking flight
The drones are integrated with 360-degree cameras that can capture virtual tours.
UMD students developed technology to help cut down on returns in online clothes-shopping
They hope to make it easier to find clothes that fit.
Public health faculty educate about coronavirus at UMD event
Speakers addressed the science and perceptions behind the virus.
Two UMD researchers may have found a new way to fight malaria
Their paper was chosen as the "most influential" of 2019.