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. Chloe Goldberg May 1, 2020
USM assembles COVID-19 task force to mobilize research, guide state policy Laurie Locascio, UMD's vice president for research, will head the group. Chloe Goldberg April 20, 2020
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. Clara Longo de Freitas March 24, 2020
UMD places “severe” restrictions on research due to coronavirus pandemic An application process is being developed for researchers who want to continue their work on-campus. Rina Torchinsky March 21, 2020
Meet the two UMD researchers working to understand US-based terrorism The two researchers won a $1.5 million grant to investigate how terrorists are created and rehabilitated. Clara Longo de Freitas February 17, 2020
Teaching takes more than knowledge. Professors need training. Formal teaching training should be mandatory. Liyanga de Silva February 14, 2020
UMD researchers are investigating investment gaps in child education The study aims to determine funding differences for children across ethnicities and income levels. Chloe Goldberg February 13, 2020
Two UMD researchers may have found a new way to fight malaria Their paper was chosen as the "most influential" of 2019. Clara Longo de Freitas February 11, 2020
RNA research at UMD could give insight on new coronavirus strain Other viruses like polio, the flu and hepatitis C are influenced by RNA. Brent Abel February 3, 2020
Watchdog group files complaint against UMD for mistreating guinea pigs in 2019 research The group has called for the U.S. agriculture department to investigate. Leah Brennan January 31, 2020