Two #ScienceTerp faculty members were named 2025 MPower Professors!
Biology Professor Michael Cummings and Computer Science Professor Mihai Pop will both apply this $150K award to their #ComputationalBiology research.
Biology Professor Michael Cummings and Computer Science Professor Mihai Pop will both apply this $150K award to their #ComputationalBiology research.
2 Science Terp Faculty Members Named MPower Professors | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland
Researchers pursuing collaborative work on pressing issues were awarded $150,000.
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February 6, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Two #ScienceTerp faculty members were named 2025 MPower Professors!
Biology Professor Michael Cummings and Computer Science Professor Mihai Pop will both apply this $150K award to their #ComputationalBiology research.
Biology Professor Michael Cummings and Computer Science Professor Mihai Pop will both apply this $150K award to their #ComputationalBiology research.
#ScienceTerp Peng Yue’s (Ph.D. ’05, molecular and cellular biology) 20-year disease-fighting career set the stage for his current role as co-founder/CEO of ReviR Therapeutics.
Read about his road to #DrugDiscovery: go.umd.edu/yue
Read about his road to #DrugDiscovery: go.umd.edu/yue
June 13, 2025 at 5:29 PM
#ScienceTerp Peng Yue’s (Ph.D. ’05, molecular and cellular biology) 20-year disease-fighting career set the stage for his current role as co-founder/CEO of ReviR Therapeutics.
Read about his road to #DrugDiscovery: go.umd.edu/yue
Read about his road to #DrugDiscovery: go.umd.edu/yue
This week, the #ScienceTerp community celebrated our college's outstanding 2025 employee award recipients! This year's awardees were selected from a pool of more than 650 nominations. Congratulations to all! go.umd.edu/awards25
April 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This week, the #ScienceTerp community celebrated our college's outstanding 2025 employee award recipients! This year's awardees were selected from a pool of more than 650 nominations. Congratulations to all! go.umd.edu/awards25
Arthur AI Co-founder and CEO Adam Wenchel (B.S. '99, computer science) returns to #UMD this week as keynote speaker for our Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony!
Read about Adam's entrepreneurial success and his involvement with UMD as a #ScienceTerp alum: go.umd.edu/wenchel
Read about Adam's entrepreneurial success and his involvement with UMD as a #ScienceTerp alum: go.umd.edu/wenchel
May 20, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Arthur AI Co-founder and CEO Adam Wenchel (B.S. '99, computer science) returns to #UMD this week as keynote speaker for our Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony!
Read about Adam's entrepreneurial success and his involvement with UMD as a #ScienceTerp alum: go.umd.edu/wenchel
Read about Adam's entrepreneurial success and his involvement with UMD as a #ScienceTerp alum: go.umd.edu/wenchel
#ScienceTerp Luoth Chou (B.S. '13, biological sciences) remembers when she watched NASA's Curiosity Rover launch from a #UMD dorm room in 2011.
Now, she's working on that same rover and other NASA missions designed to search for habitable environments—and potentially life—beyond Earth.
Now, she's working on that same rover and other NASA missions designed to search for habitable environments—and potentially life—beyond Earth.
Biological Sciences Alum Feeds Curiosity at NASA | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland
Astrobiologist Luoth Chou (B.S.
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April 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
#ScienceTerp Luoth Chou (B.S. '13, biological sciences) remembers when she watched NASA's Curiosity Rover launch from a #UMD dorm room in 2011.
Now, she's working on that same rover and other NASA missions designed to search for habitable environments—and potentially life—beyond Earth.
Now, she's working on that same rover and other NASA missions designed to search for habitable environments—and potentially life—beyond Earth.
Congrats to the 5 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship recipients from CMNS this year! Recipients include #ScienceTerp current students and alums from biological sciences, computer science and mathematics.
go.umd.edu/nsf-grfp-25 | #NSFGRFP
go.umd.edu/nsf-grfp-25 | #NSFGRFP
April 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Congrats to the 5 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship recipients from CMNS this year! Recipients include #ScienceTerp current students and alums from biological sciences, computer science and mathematics.
go.umd.edu/nsf-grfp-25 | #NSFGRFP
go.umd.edu/nsf-grfp-25 | #NSFGRFP
Commencement is next week, and we're so excited to celebrate our incredible #ScienceTerp graduates 🎓
CMNS Graduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zb9
CMNS Undergraduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zbb
CMNS Graduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zb9
CMNS Undergraduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zbb
May 13, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Commencement is next week, and we're so excited to celebrate our incredible #ScienceTerp graduates 🎓
CMNS Graduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zb9
CMNS Undergraduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zbb
CMNS Graduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zb9
CMNS Undergraduate Commencement: go.umd.edu/1zbb
#ScienceTerp orientation advisors are taking over our Instagram story today (7/29) and tomorrow (7/30)!
Tune in to see the orientation experience behind the scenes: instagram.com/umdscience
Tune in to see the orientation experience behind the scenes: instagram.com/umdscience
July 29, 2025 at 2:58 PM
#ScienceTerp orientation advisors are taking over our Instagram story today (7/29) and tomorrow (7/30)!
Tune in to see the orientation experience behind the scenes: instagram.com/umdscience
Tune in to see the orientation experience behind the scenes: instagram.com/umdscience
It's Day 1 of #ERN2025!
We can't wait to chat with you about all that @umdscience.bsky.social has to offer. Stop by BOOTH 19 to learn what it means to be a #ScienceTerp! ⚛️🐢
We can't wait to chat with you about all that @umdscience.bsky.social has to offer. Stop by BOOTH 19 to learn what it means to be a #ScienceTerp! ⚛️🐢
April 4, 2025 at 8:22 PM
It's Day 1 of #ERN2025!
We can't wait to chat with you about all that @umdscience.bsky.social has to offer. Stop by BOOTH 19 to learn what it means to be a #ScienceTerp! ⚛️🐢
We can't wait to chat with you about all that @umdscience.bsky.social has to offer. Stop by BOOTH 19 to learn what it means to be a #ScienceTerp! ⚛️🐢
Nikhil Joshi (B.S. '07, biological sciences) is taking on
@jeopardyofficial.bsky.social!
Tune in tomorrow (6/5) to watch this #ScienceTerp put his knowledge to the test—and read more about his experience preparing for TV's biggest trivia game ⤵️
@jeopardyofficial.bsky.social!
Tune in tomorrow (6/5) to watch this #ScienceTerp put his knowledge to the test—and read more about his experience preparing for TV's biggest trivia game ⤵️
Alum Buzzes in on "Jeopardy!" | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland
Nikhil Joshi (B.S.
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June 4, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Nikhil Joshi (B.S. '07, biological sciences) is taking on
@jeopardyofficial.bsky.social!
Tune in tomorrow (6/5) to watch this #ScienceTerp put his knowledge to the test—and read more about his experience preparing for TV's biggest trivia game ⤵️
@jeopardyofficial.bsky.social!
Tune in tomorrow (6/5) to watch this #ScienceTerp put his knowledge to the test—and read more about his experience preparing for TV's biggest trivia game ⤵️
Fascinated by #VirtualReality 3D modeling and animation, Danika Perez (B.S. '25) chose to study immersive media design at #UMD.
See how this #ScienceTerp pursued opportunities on campus to figure out her own path at the intersection of art and technology ⤵️
See how this #ScienceTerp pursued opportunities on campus to figure out her own path at the intersection of art and technology ⤵️
Creating Interactive Art
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June 10, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Fascinated by #VirtualReality 3D modeling and animation, Danika Perez (B.S. '25) chose to study immersive media design at #UMD.
See how this #ScienceTerp pursued opportunities on campus to figure out her own path at the intersection of art and technology ⤵️
See how this #ScienceTerp pursued opportunities on campus to figure out her own path at the intersection of art and technology ⤵️
🎉The college is no doubt excited to benefit from the same unwavering dedication & visionary leadership Leslie demonstrated while Chair of Ento. We’re excited to see Leslie step into this new role & look forward to the innovative ideas she'll bring to the wider #ScienceTerp community!
@umdentomology.bsky.social Professor Leslie Pick has been named associate dean for graduate education in CMNS!
Leslie will coordinate our 24 graduate degree programs (which educate 2.1K+ students annually), review new course/program proposals and oversee the Science Academy. go.umd.edu/pick
Leslie will coordinate our 24 graduate degree programs (which educate 2.1K+ students annually), review new course/program proposals and oversee the Science Academy. go.umd.edu/pick
April 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🎉The college is no doubt excited to benefit from the same unwavering dedication & visionary leadership Leslie demonstrated while Chair of Ento. We’re excited to see Leslie step into this new role & look forward to the innovative ideas she'll bring to the wider #ScienceTerp community!
Congrats to our 29 #ScienceTerp faculty members who were promoted this year ➡️ go.umd.edu/promotions-25
Special shoutout to @umdgeology.bsky.social's Michael Brown,
Mathematics' Abba Gumel and Astronomy's Christopher Reynolds, who were named Distinguished University Professors!
Special shoutout to @umdgeology.bsky.social's Michael Brown,
Mathematics' Abba Gumel and Astronomy's Christopher Reynolds, who were named Distinguished University Professors!
August 26, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Congrats to our 29 #ScienceTerp faculty members who were promoted this year ➡️ go.umd.edu/promotions-25
Special shoutout to @umdgeology.bsky.social's Michael Brown,
Mathematics' Abba Gumel and Astronomy's Christopher Reynolds, who were named Distinguished University Professors!
Special shoutout to @umdgeology.bsky.social's Michael Brown,
Mathematics' Abba Gumel and Astronomy's Christopher Reynolds, who were named Distinguished University Professors!
After years of struggling through undergrad, I have officially graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Physics from @univofmaryland.bsky.social. It feels so unreal… but I’m proud of being able to finish this marathon.
Next lap/stop: Ph.D in Physics.
#scienceterp
#UMDgrad
#physicsterp
#physics
#STEM
Next lap/stop: Ph.D in Physics.
#scienceterp
#UMDgrad
#physicsterp
#physics
#STEM
May 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
After years of struggling through undergrad, I have officially graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Physics from @univofmaryland.bsky.social. It feels so unreal… but I’m proud of being able to finish this marathon.
Next lap/stop: Ph.D in Physics.
#scienceterp
#UMDgrad
#physicsterp
#physics
#STEM
Next lap/stop: Ph.D in Physics.
#scienceterp
#UMDgrad
#physicsterp
#physics
#STEM
As Selux Diagnostics' chief implementation officer, #ScienceTerp Adam Steel (Ph.D. '96, chemistry) takes disease-fighting medical technology from the lab to the marketplace, developing next-generation products to improve #PatientCare.
Finding the Right Chemistry to Make a Difference | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland
At Selux Diagnostics, Adam Steel (Ph.D.
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March 12, 2025 at 8:53 PM
As Selux Diagnostics' chief implementation officer, #ScienceTerp Adam Steel (Ph.D. '96, chemistry) takes disease-fighting medical technology from the lab to the marketplace, developing next-generation products to improve #PatientCare.
#ScienceTerp Claire Quinn (B.S. '15, biological sciences) teaches guests about animals and the environment at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Read about how her academic experience at #UMD inspired this career path: go.umd.edu/quinn
Read about how her academic experience at #UMD inspired this career path: go.umd.edu/quinn
July 9, 2025 at 5:21 PM
#ScienceTerp Claire Quinn (B.S. '15, biological sciences) teaches guests about animals and the environment at Disney's Animal Kingdom.
Read about how her academic experience at #UMD inspired this career path: go.umd.edu/quinn
Read about how her academic experience at #UMD inspired this career path: go.umd.edu/quinn
Leadership, discipline, ambition. All skills that Hayden Earlewine has refined as a senior computer science major and member of #UMD's club hockey team.
See how Hayden is taking full advantage of what CMNS has to offer⤵️ #ScienceTerp
See how Hayden is taking full advantage of what CMNS has to offer⤵️ #ScienceTerp
May 15, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Leadership, discipline, ambition. All skills that Hayden Earlewine has refined as a senior computer science major and member of #UMD's club hockey team.
See how Hayden is taking full advantage of what CMNS has to offer⤵️ #ScienceTerp
See how Hayden is taking full advantage of what CMNS has to offer⤵️ #ScienceTerp
🎓 Congratulations to our college's August 2025 graduates!
We're excited to celebrate their accomplishments at commencement next May. See the full list of #ScienceTerp graduates: go.umd.edu/grads-0825
We're excited to celebrate their accomplishments at commencement next May. See the full list of #ScienceTerp graduates: go.umd.edu/grads-0825
October 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🎓 Congratulations to our college's August 2025 graduates!
We're excited to celebrate their accomplishments at commencement next May. See the full list of #ScienceTerp graduates: go.umd.edu/grads-0825
We're excited to celebrate their accomplishments at commencement next May. See the full list of #ScienceTerp graduates: go.umd.edu/grads-0825
To our graduate students—we are so proud of you.
You worked diligently to become experts in your fields. You made critical discoveries. You mentored the next generation of scientists in and out of the classroom.
Welcome to our community of 60,000 #ScienceTerp alumni! #UMDgrad
You worked diligently to become experts in your fields. You made critical discoveries. You mentored the next generation of scientists in and out of the classroom.
Welcome to our community of 60,000 #ScienceTerp alumni! #UMDgrad
May 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
To our graduate students—we are so proud of you.
You worked diligently to become experts in your fields. You made critical discoveries. You mentored the next generation of scientists in and out of the classroom.
Welcome to our community of 60,000 #ScienceTerp alumni! #UMDgrad
You worked diligently to become experts in your fields. You made critical discoveries. You mentored the next generation of scientists in and out of the classroom.
Welcome to our community of 60,000 #ScienceTerp alumni! #UMDgrad
#ScienceTerp Claire Bolster (B.S. '20, biological sciences) is committed to the care and rehabilitation of #MarineLife.
Her experience at #UMD provided a strong foundation for every challenge she takes on as a senior aquarist at @mysticaquarium.bsky.social ⤵️
Her experience at #UMD provided a strong foundation for every challenge she takes on as a senior aquarist at @mysticaquarium.bsky.social ⤵️
Flippers, Fins and Terrapins | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland
How Claire Bolster’s (B.S.
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July 17, 2025 at 9:06 PM
#ScienceTerp Claire Bolster (B.S. '20, biological sciences) is committed to the care and rehabilitation of #MarineLife.
Her experience at #UMD provided a strong foundation for every challenge she takes on as a senior aquarist at @mysticaquarium.bsky.social ⤵️
Her experience at #UMD provided a strong foundation for every challenge she takes on as a senior aquarist at @mysticaquarium.bsky.social ⤵️
#ScienceTerp Kayhan Gultekin (M.S. '02, Ph.D. '06, astronomy) studies supermassive #BlackHoles and their extreme environments.
In 2023, he was part of the @nanograv.bsky.social team that detected and analyzed the first evidence of #GravitationalWaves passing through the Milky Way.
In 2023, he was part of the @nanograv.bsky.social team that detected and analyzed the first evidence of #GravitationalWaves passing through the Milky Way.
Catching Space Waves and Demystifying Black Holes | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland
Astrophysicist Kayhan Gultekin (M.S. ’02, Ph.D.
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May 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
#ScienceTerp Kayhan Gultekin (M.S. '02, Ph.D. '06, astronomy) studies supermassive #BlackHoles and their extreme environments.
In 2023, he was part of the @nanograv.bsky.social team that detected and analyzed the first evidence of #GravitationalWaves passing through the Milky Way.
In 2023, he was part of the @nanograv.bsky.social team that detected and analyzed the first evidence of #GravitationalWaves passing through the Milky Way.
"Dream fearlessly, own your path and go build a world that's better because you were in it," #DataScience graduate Teddy Thomas encouraged her fellow #ScienceTerp graduates. #UMDgrad
May 21, 2025 at 10:56 PM
"Dream fearlessly, own your path and go build a world that's better because you were in it," #DataScience graduate Teddy Thomas encouraged her fellow #ScienceTerp graduates. #UMDgrad