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
Fulbright scholar talks gender nonconformity violence, politics and soccer in Brazil Brazil is considered the most dangerous country for transgender people in the world. Freelance Reporter December 6, 2019
UMD students charged with researching turf grass options for Duvall Field present findings Since the start of the semester, a group of students have looked at the pros and cons of three turf types. Sahana Jayaraman December 4, 2019
UMD professor continues decades-long research comparing foster care to orphanages Nathan Fox and his colleagues have examined the outcomes of Romanian children placed in foster care early in their lives. Shreeya Agarwal December 2, 2019
Over half of anti-vax Facebook ads are from two organizations, UMD researchers say The team found that pro-vaccine advertisements on Facebook came from a wider variety of sources than anti-vaccination. Eric Neugeboren December 2, 2019
A UMD student’s research yielded 500 pounds of beans — and a hefty gift to Dining Services The beans were produced while researching the effects of adding sulfur to soil. Shreeya Agarwal November 24, 2019