A UMD researcher is leading the charge to develop a “universal” flu vaccine The goal is for the vaccine to last for years. Rina Torchinsky September 27, 2019
Police encounters can be risky for people with autism. A UMD lecturer thinks VR can help. Floreo is a program to help people with autism prepare for the stress of interacting with law enforcement. Rina Torchinsky September 20, 2019
Construction at UMD is displacing trees, but more will be replanted Some 125 trees have been cut down due to construction projects. Rina Torchinsky September 20, 2019
UMD no longer recycles glass. Here’s why. The university is working to find a new processor that accepts it. Rina Torchinsky September 17, 2019
USM is investing $250k in a product designed to heal skin wounds A Maryland graduate runs the company developing the product. Carmen Molina Acosta September 11, 2019
These UMD researchers are helping farmers grow crops on urban roofs John Lea-Cox and Andrew Ristvey are working with Up Top Acres to farm rooftop produce. Rina Torchinsky September 6, 2019
A UMD student is working on a device to curb unnecessary toilet-flushing He's obtained a patent for a device to tackle the issue. Rina Torchinsky September 5, 2019
UMD is part of a group advising a protested telescope in Hawaii The billion dollar project will reportedly provide images 12 times sharper than the Hubble Space Telescope. Angela Mecca August 13, 2019
UMD symposium discusses policies affecting low-income areas and people of color The symposium was the fifth held by the Community Engagement, Environmental Justice and Health Laboratory Freelance Reporter May 13, 2019
This UMD drone could revolutionize how donor organs are delivered The drone uses devices that maintain and monitor organs. Freelance Reporter May 6, 2019