After 37 years at UMD, she reflects on decades of department growth, research innovation and mentorship.
A new University of Maryland study of campus air samples revealed that chemical compounds from Canada’s historic 2023 fires lingered in the air, forming an ‘atmospheric soup.’
UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry Associate Professor Ling Hao is on a quest to decode the molecular changes that cause neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases.
UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Lyle Isaacs and his team developed “molecular containers” that can trap anesthetic drugs and flush them from the body, speeding up patient recovery and improving hospital efficiency.
As a research scientist at Colgate-Palmolive, Hakeem Henry (Ph.D. ’21, chemistry) develops unique formulations for the personal care products millions of people use every day.
Tom Flores (B.S. ’92, biochemistry) teaches the art and science of thousands-years-old craft.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted a Reddit Ask-Me-Anything spotlighting research on the role of artificial intelligence in drug discovery.
Over 200 students from our college graduated in August 2025.
These 10 CMNS classes help undergraduates understand and apply artificial intelligence.
The Department invites applications for tenure-track faculty positions in all areas of chemistry and biochemistry. Candidates in the areas of bioanalytical chemistry, polymer chemistry, and chemical biology are particularly encouraged to apply.