UMD Science

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A mathematical model developed by #UMD researchers found that rising temperatures are likely to shift #LymeDisease risk westward in Maryland. Read about how #ClimateChange could influence vector-borne disease geography and burden in Maryland and beyond: go.umd.edu/lyme

👏 Congrats to @ChemBiochemUMD's Lawrence Sita on being named a 2025 @aaas Fellow ➡️ go.umd.edu/sita-AAAS The fellowship recognizes his groundbreaking research to develop next-generation materials to combat the world's #PlasticPollution problem.

Congratulations to JQI Fellow Ian Spielman! @AAAS has elected him as a fellow. The honor acknowledges his work using ultra-cold atoms to simulate a broad range of physics. @UMDPhysics @UMDscience @NIST @RquantumSim jqi.umd.edu/news/spielman-…

Thanks to @math_umd and the Arts For All initiative for co-hosting last night's Masters of Magic event, showcasing seven world-class magicians from five different countries 🃏🪄✨

🎉 Congrats to @umdgeology's James Farquhar on being named a 2025 @aaas Fellow ➡️ go.umd.edu/farquhar-AAAS The fellowship recognizes his research on sulfur isotope geochemistry, which revealed novel insights into the evolution of Earth's atmosphere.

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Have you explored the Maryland Mesonet's resources? Learn more about our state's sometimes erratic weather—track temperature, wind and other variables impacting your community at mesonet.umd.edu

👏 @UofMaryland Professor David Mount has received the 2026 Distinguished Science Alumni Award from @LifeAtPurdue, recognizing his contributions to computer science research and education. Read more: go.umd.edu/Mount-3-25-2026

👏 @umdcs alums Andy Looney and Kristin Wunderlich turned their names into @LooneyLabs, creators of Fluxx. At #GAMAExpo2026, Wunderlich earned a 2025 Inspirations Award for advancing diversity, equity and inclusion in the tabletop industry.

Astronomy Ph.D. student Shaniya Jarrett is using #AI to decode gravitational waves created by colliding #BlackHoles. Her work will help prepare for @NASAGoddard's #LISAMission, a space-based observatory scheduled to launch in 2035 ⤵️ go.umd.edu/jarrett

Check out this @SmithsonianMag piece featuring research by @UMDEntomology’s Evan Economo 🐜

A University of Maryland scientist widely known for groundbreaking work with RNA plant viruses, which can threaten crops even as they offer intriguing new therapeutic possibilities, was honored with the inaugural President’s Impact Award at the 2026 Maryland Research Excellence Celebration on Thursday. Anne Simon, professor of cell biology and molecular genetics at @UMDscience, was recognized for her ability to combine the highest levels of academic excellence with a commitment to sharing her expertise to serve the public good. Read more here: lnkd.in/ev4NXu_K

This remarkable project co-led by one of our UM-IHC researchers in @UMDscience, @ClarkSchool and UMIACS will utilize AI to search large amounts of data for risk of Alzheimer’s disease to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment. go.umd.edu/28l8

#ScienceTerp William Donnelly (Ph.D. '12, @UMDPhysics) pivoted his career to apply his physics expertise to render cutting-edge virtual worlds at @EA ➡️ go.umd.edu/donnelly

GENIUSes at @UofMaryland Engineering & Computer Science and @MIT receive $2.6M from @DARPA to dramatically accelerate mathematical discovery by combining advanced AI with deep human expertise in computer science & mathematics: eng.umd.edu/news/story/umd… @umdcs @UMDscience @MITMath

From Scholars to everywhere!

Kaia Ungerer (B.S. '23, @ChemBiochemUMD) spins chemistry into something beautiful as a cosmetic chemist at Cindy J Cosmetic Labs. Learn how her studies at #UMD gave her the scientific skills and self-confidence to make her dream career a reality 🧪 go.umd.edu/ungerer

Spring blossoms loading 🌸 Happy #FirstDayofSpring, Terps!

There is no scientific baseline on what constitutes a healthy amount of passing gas. @UMDCBMG's Brantley Hall spoke with @wjz about the launch of the Human Flatus Atlas, a national study using Smart Underwear to measure flatulence patterns ⤵️ cbsnews.com/baltimore/news…

Matt Baker (B.S. '94, mathematics), meshes math and magic as an award-winning @GeorgiaTech mathematics professor and world-class magician. Next week, Matt is bringing his mathemagical tricks to #UMD for @math_umd's Math & Magic workshop and show! cmns.umd.edu/news-events/ne…