William J. Higgins Assistant Professor of Biology
Genetic Mutation Prompts ‘Deadbeat Dad’ Fish to Start Raising Their Offspring

UMD biologists identified a pheromone receptor that controls parenting behavior in African cichlid fish.

Dean's List: Spring 2024

Congratulations to the over 3,700 Spring 2024 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

Researchers Uncover Brain Region’s Role in Hearing and Learning

UMD study reveals how the brain adapts hearing in different listening situations, potentially offering insights into human sensory impairment disorders.

Vadim Karatayev Joins UMD as William J. Higgins Assistant Professor of Biology

Karatayev, who uses math to understand how ecosystems change, is the second UMD faculty member to hold this endowed professorship.

Sara Lombardi Named Director of UMD’s Biological Sciences Undergraduate Program

A faculty member since 2014, Lombardi will lead the program that includes 1,500 students and ranks second on campus for the number of bachelor’s degrees awarded annually.

25 Faculty Promotions Announced by UMD’s College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

Fifteen tenured/tenure-track faculty members, five instructional faculty members and five research faculty members were promoted, effective between November 2023 and August 2024. Two additional faculty members were named Distinguished University Professor—the highest academic honor bestowed by the university.

Biologist Nicholas Fletcher Named Director of College Park Scholars–Life Sciences Program

He is the fourth director in the living-learning program’s 30-year history.

UMD Undergraduates Investigate Medical Merits of Common Mushrooms

The Gemstone Honors students are researching whether common varieties of mushrooms can prevent infections linked to medical implants. 

Congratulations to the College's May 2024 Degree Candidates!

More than 1,600 students from our college are set to graduate in May 2024.

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