New research suggests that global trends in farming practices are undermining the pollinators crops depend on and putting agricultural productivity and stability at risk, particularly in some Asian and South American nations.
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.
Professor Michael Cummings Named Director of the Center for Bioinformatics and Computational BiologyAs director, Cummings will guide a diverse community of faculty, research scientists, postdocs and students who are focused on questions arising from the genome revolution.
They discuss their eNeuro publication that examined the hyperpolarization-activated current in granule cells, the predominant type of inhibitory neuron in the olfactory bulb. The authors showed that granule cells exhibit a hyperpolarization-activated current-dependent subthreshold resonance in the theta frequency range (4–12 Hz).
After returning to the U.S., Trang plans to apply for a bioethics fellowship before pursuing a medical degree.
Auville plans to teach English and volunteer at a medical clinic in the Canary Islands in Spain.
New research reveals signs of highly sensitive color vision in fish that live in the abyss beyond sunlight’s reach.
Students and faculty members tackle global-scale problems and challenges of everyday life
Ten stories—one from each of our departments—highlight some of the most exciting scientific discoveries made by faculty members in the college during the last half-century.
Principal Lecturer Reid Compton Receives Award from University System of Maryland’s Board of RegentsCompton received a Faculty Award for Excellence in Mentoring.