UMD Biochemistry Ph.D. Students Explore the Depths of the Microbiome
Saúl Flores and Holly Hemesath are immersed in the University of Maryland Center of Excellence in Microbiome Sciences’ seven-month student fellowship program.
What Keeps People Going in Dark Times? New Research Finds Unexpected Answers
Philip Resnik tells CBS News how machine learning helped researchers analyze thousands of Reddit posts about reasons for living.
Quantum Device Simulates Matter Popping into Existence
Research co-authored by two QuICS Fellows shows trapped-ion quantum computers can probe the universe's biggest mysteries.
Michael Gullans to Receive 2026 Flemming Award for Outstanding Federal Service
The QuICS Fellow is being honored for breakthroughs in quantum information science.
Rolling the Dice on Microbiome Science
The new game—designed by MPower Professor Mihai Pop—challenges players to turn scientific symbols into imaginative research ideas.
One Robot, Many Bodies: New System Helps Four-Legged Robots Adapt
UMD and George Mason researchers developed a faster way to transfer locomotion skills across different robot designs.
Wu Receives IEEE Sensors Council Technical Achievement Award
The award recognizes her significant contributions to sensing forensics and analytics.
A New Framework for Smarter Cybersecurity Budgeting
New UMD research suggests organizations should cap cybersecurity spending at 37% of potential breach costs.
How We Talk About AI Reveals Whether We Trust It
UMD researchers will analyze everyday conversations for signs of trust—and distrust—in AI.
What Tech Workers Tell Their Kids About Careers in the Age of AI
Katie Shilton studies how tech-worker parents are preparing their children for an AI-transformed workplace.