Four Named 2020 Distinguished University Professors in UMD's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Bill Fagan, James Farquhar, Dinesh Manocha and Aravind Srinivasan received the university's highest academic honor.

Hummingbirds See Colors Humans Can Only Imagine

New research shows hummingbirds distinguish colors that combine ultraviolet and visible light.

Fulbright Scholar Edwin Zhang Will Take His Love of Sharing Knowledge International

Zhang will travel to Taiwan to teach English thanks to the prestigious scholarship program.

Graduate Student William Gammerdinger Receives 2019 Stephen J. O'Brien Award from American Genetic Association

The evaluation committee had the following comments on Gammerdinger's (advisor: Thomas Kocher) top-ranked article: "A very impressive analysis of next-generation genome sequencing to describe sex chromosome systems (XY and ZW) in Lake Tanganyika cichlids. The work reveals surprisingly rapid sex chromosome evolution, AND a novel color polymorphism locus. Based on an EECG award."

Professor Michael Cummings Receives NSF Funding to Improve Analyses of COVID-19 Genomic Data

A major goal of the project is to accelerate the analyses of SARS-CoV-2 genomic data needed by scientists and public health officials battling the virus.

Gene Found that Causes Eyes to Wither in Cavefish

University of Maryland-led study identified the first gene responsible for eye loss in cavefish, revealing connection to a human vascular disease.

Congratulations to the College's May 2020 Graduates!

The college will confer degrees to over 1,000 students this May.

Manuella Djomaleu and Simona Patange Selected as Student Speakers for College’s May Commencement Ceremony

The undergraduate and graduate student will give speeches during the college’s pre-recorded commencement celebration.

Three Biology Faculty Receive 2020 Employee Awards from College

Awardees included Assistant Professor Quentin Gaudry, Professor Bill Fagan and Associate Research Scientist 
Katrina MacLeod.

College Announces 2020 Employee Award Recipients

Faculty members, staff members and students received this year's annual awards.

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