Learn how our alums are working to improve human health.

Colenso Speer creates innovative ways to map the physical layout of brain cells and uses sophisticated new techniques to identify the complex chemical signals that form the intricate circuitry in our brains.

Melissa Caras is searching for ways to help maintain or improve perceptual skills in the face of aging or disease.

Backed by a National Science Foundation grant of $2 million, a team of UMD researchers aims to create a portable device capable of identifying odors in the environment.

Bierman helped create UMD’s neuroscience major from scratch—and launched it during a global pandemic.

BioFIRE’s living-learning program hosted welcome activities to kick off the fall semester.

Nominated by students, the Thelma M. Williams Advisor of the Year Award honors a faculty or staff member who performs the service of advising undergraduate students in the college. 

A new initiative gets students thinking about planetary threats like climate change—and their power to make an impact.