A new study from UMD chemical physicists could lead to more stable quantum memory, safer fuel storage and an improved ability to measure comet temperatures in outer space.

Since 2014, 174 current students and recent alums from CMNS have been awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowships. 

The space is an “otherworldly gift,” providing researchers with expertise and instrumentation to study biologically relevant molecules.

As chief scientific officer and founding scientist at Elicio Therapeutics, Inc., Peter DeMuth (B.S. ’08, biochemistry; B.S. ’08, chemical engineering) leads a trailblazing effort to fight cancer, developing novel therapies that harness the power of the human immune system.

The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences will host 45 events.

The distinguished lifetime honor recognizes Sita’s innovative solutions to combat the world’s plastic pollution problem. 

The double-degree student in chemistry and nutrition and food science finds connections between the lab and the kitchen. 

Kaia Ungerer (B.S. ’23, chemistry) takes on the challenges of product development in the beauty industry as a junior chemist at Cindy J Cosmetic Labs.

Senior neuroscience and chemistry double major Divine Enyi plans to attend medical school so she can one day continue her love of helping others and giving back to her community as a doctor.

Over 600 students from our college graduated in December 2025.