UMD President Pines calls for more research achievements at State of the Campus address The university president also provided an update on diversity and inclusion initiative TerrapinStrong. Nene Narh-Mensah March 2, 2022
Dean Chang named UMD’s new interim chief innovation officer Chang will take over for Julie Lenzer, who held the position for the past five years. Auzinea Bacon February 1, 2022
UMD researchers analyze how trees in urban areas could decrease stormwater The researchers published their findings in Nature magazine in November. Auzinea Bacon December 2, 2021
This chatbot from UMD professors will answer questions about maternal, infant health The professors are still designing the bot, and once it is released it will be available as a phone app. Auzinea Bacon November 15, 2021
UMD researchers lead project on boosting health literacy in underserved communities The project partnered with the Asian American Center of Frederick, the Frederick County Health Department and the Health Care Coalition. Auzinea Bacon November 7, 2021
UMD researchers partner with Google to create virtual reality police training The virtual reality training aims to improve police de-escalation and communication across the United States. Victoria Stavish November 5, 2021
UMD lab researchers reflect on how COVID-19 regulations impact their work Some COVID-19 related protocols might be here to stay. Lyna Bentahar November 3, 2021
UMD professor awarded $20k grant for research on gardening, mental health Rachel Rosenberg Goldstein, a professor in the public health school, launched a project that combines health information with gardening tools for residents in Baltimore City and Prince George’s County. Auzinea Bacon November 2, 2021
Two UMD professors research how to use AI to make cardiac monitoring more accessible Sushant Ranadive and Min Wu received a $1.2 million grant to help fund their research. Anaya Truss-Williams October 11, 2021
UMD leads multi-institutional quantum research institute, aims to boost diversity in STEM The institute was funded by a $25 million five-year grant from the National Science Foundation. Anaya Truss-Williams September 27, 2021