Former Chemistry Professor David Freeman Dies at Age 88

David Haines Freeman, former professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Maryland, College Park, died in his sleep at Sibley Hospital in Washington, D.C. on October 28, 2019, where his family had gathered.

Scientists Discover Method to Create and Trap Trions at Room Temperature

A UMD-led team chemically engineered carbon nanotubes to synthesize and trap trions—quasi-particles potentially useful in bioimaging, chemical sensing and quantum computing.

Department Partners with Alliance for Diversity in Science & Education (ADSE) to Host Young Research Conference

The conference (free of cost) is geared towards undergraduates doing research and graduate students with a focus on underrepresented students in STEM although postdocs and faculty are also encouraged to attend.

UMD Chemistry and Biochemistry’s YuHuang Wang Receives Kirwan Faculty Research and Scholarship Prize

The award recognizes Wang’s research in fundamental chemistry and advanced materials, which led to development of a textile that automatically regulates heat exchange with the environment.

Chemistry and Biochemistry’s Dolores Jackson receives UMD President’s Distinguished Service Award

Jackson serves as the department’s executive director of administrative services.

Lai-Xi Wang Named Fellow of The American Chemical Society

The honor recognizes the chemistry and biochemistry professor’s groundbreaking contributions to glycoscience and leadership in the society.

Chemistry Getting a New Wing to Advance Research Frontiers and Train Students

Wing one of the chemistry building is coming down and will be replaced by a new 105,000 square-foot state-of-the-art facility.

Dean's List: Spring 2019

Congratulations to the almost 2,500 Spring 2019 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

Physics Professor Wolfgang Losert Named Interim Director of UMD’s Institute for Physical Science and Technology

Losert will serve in this role while a national search is conducted.

Efrain Rodriguez Receives Margaret C. Etter Early Career Award

The ACA recognizes distinguished achievement in the field of crystallography to both mature and early career crystallographers through the presentation of various annual awards and prizes.

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