Mercedes Taylor came face to face with herself as a life-size statue on the National Mall and thought, “Is that how tall I am?” Somehow, the height was more of a shock than the statue’s neon orange hue.  

The assistant professor in UMD’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is one of 120  women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) now being honored on the Mall and a number of Smithsonian museums in a temporary showcase. “#IfThenSheCan—The Exhibit,” part of the Smithsonian’s “Women’s Futures Month,” will run through March 27, coinciding with much of Women’s History Month.

More than 3,100 students were named to the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean's List for Fall 2021.

Lei Chen, Alicia Kollár and Pratyush Tiwary were recognized for their distinguished performance and unique potential to make substantial contributions to their field.

Researchers at the University of Maryland have developed a technological breakthrough in analytical neuroscience: the ability to profile the proteins inside of a single live neuron. 

Everything you need to know about UMD’s new Chemistry Building.

870 students in the college are candidates for graduation in August and December 2021.

Matthew Laskowski leads theoretical chemistry study during the pandemic.