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All in the Family: Kin of Gravitational Wave Source Discovered
New observations suggest that kilonovae—immense cosmic explosions that produce silver, gold and platinum—may be more common than thought.
UMD Astronomy Assistant Professor Eliza Kempton co-authored report that outlines a long-term strategy to explore distant planets that might harbor life.
Physics Professor Peter Shawhan Awarded 2018 Kirwan Faculty Research and Scholarship Prize
The award recognized Shawhan for his work on gravitational waves and multimessenger astronomy.
The college promoted nine faculty members to the rank of professor and five to the rank of associate professor with tenure.
The college promoted eight instructional faculty members and 43 research faculty members.
Three UMD Graduate Students Receive 2018 NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowships
Da, Gatkine and Marusiak receive awards of up to $45,000 per year.
Over 2,300 students were named to the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean's List for Spring 2018.
UMD-led Study Shows How Earth Slows the Solar Wind to a Gentle Breeze
NASA satellite data reveals electron-scale energy transformation at the leading edge of Earth’s magnetic field.
UMD Astronomers Install All-sky Cameras on Campus and in Haiti
All-sky cameras can capture stars, meteors, cloud formations and much more.
College’s Alumni Network Announces 2018 Summer Undergraduate Award Winners
The awards will enable two students to study abroad and three students to continue their research on campus this summer.
University Medal Awarded to Physics and Astronomy Senior Christopher Bambic
Three other graduating seniors from the college were named finalists for the award.
College Announces 2018 Employee Award Recipients
The University of Maryland’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences hosted its annual academic festival on May 4, 2018, to honor the college’s 2018 employee award recipients.