This year's awardees were selected from a pool of more than 700 nominations from the CMNS community.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences will host 48 events.
Awards for projects fund use of AI, DNA replication simulation and more in the classroom.
Microplastics — the tiny plastic particles that break down from plastic products — are everywhere. And they are on a lot of people’s minds, which is why people ask me about them. If we want to address microplastics, we need to understand them and be able to measure them properly.
Visiting Fulbright scholar Dr. David Virag shares his experience on campus with Dr. Peter Nemes’ research group studying cellular function—with the potential to alter our approaches to identifying and treating diseases
The new facility will serve as a hub for quantum chemistry, molecular nanoscience and sustainability research.
These fellowships recognize outstanding STEM graduate students.
Cosmetic chemist Ama Gyedu (B.S. ’17, chemistry) blends artistry with science to develop new and improved formulations for personal care products like makeup and perfume.
Hallie Pennington and Collin Vincent fell in love while on their Ph.D. journeys at UMD’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.
Synthetic biology is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Technology is allowing researchers to engineer molecules that prevent disease, better diagnose illness and create new therapies.