University of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences

At University of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, computer science major Rodrigo Sandon (B.S. ’24, computer science) and alumna Marie Brodsky (B.S. ’24, mathematics) have developed a solution to address a longstanding challenge: enhancing communication between students and instructors in large lecture halls. Their startup, Engauge, is designed to give students a platform for real-time feedback, helping instructors better gauge understanding in a large group setting. Currently participating in the Mokhtarzada Hatchery program, Engauge aims to expand its reach on campus and potentially to other institutions. https://lnkd.in/ejPc7pdT

As global temperatures rise, the Arctic has been warming even faster. The Arctic influences ocean circulation, releases greenhouse gases from thawing permafrost, and is instrumental in Earth’s overall reflectivity and warming. "Understanding the Arctic’s unique climate dynamics, especially the role of clouds and radiation, will help improve sea ice predictions and ultimately better address the challenges posed by this ‘New Arctic’," said Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center Associate Research Scientist Lauren Zamora. Lauren was among several ESSIC scientists who contributed to NASA’s Arctic Radiation-Cloud-Aerosol-Surface-Interaction Experiment (ARCSIX) aircraft campaign this summer—read more: go.umd.edu/aerosols #Arctic #GreenhouseGas #Aerosols #Biogeochemistry #UMD

Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Professor Jonathan Dinman has been named director of the IBBR Institute for Bioscience and Biotechnology Research! "To me, the IBBR is a bioscientist's playground," Jonathan said. "Labs filled with state-of-the-art biophysical equipment and cutting-edge information technologies give us capabilities from first discovery to the marketplace. Plus, our partnership with NIST gives us first access to the newest measurement technologies, giving us a unique competitive edge." go.umd.edu/ibbr-director #StrategicPartnership #Biopharmaceuticals #Bioscience #HealthCare #Director #UMD National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

NOAA oceanographer Tim Boyer (Ph.D. '24, atmospheric and oceanic science) tracks subsurface ocean changes important to Earth's climate and serves as co-editor for the State of the Climate, one of the most comprehensive reports on the Earth's physical environment. “What I learned [at the University of Maryland] really helped me to understand the big picture, so I could edit any section of the State of the Climate—atmospheric, land or ocean—and see how it all fit together," Tim said. go.umd.edu/boyer #StateOfTheClimate #NOAA #Climate #Oceanography #PhD #ScienceTerp #UMD Atmospheric and Oceanic Science @ UMD, NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

This year I joined the hackers at the Technica to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the world’s largest all-women and nonbinary hackathon hosted at the at the University of Maryland, where breakthrough innovative solutions are right at the fingertips. #stem

#Technica2024 saw over 1,700 hackers, 81 mentors, 26 volunteers and 21 sponsor organizations! We are so proud of how Technica has grown over the past 10 years to empower participants across the globe. Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller and Dean Amitabh Varshney stopped by Technica last weekend to speak with organizers and learn about various hacks/projects. #Hackathon #WomenInTech #Empowerment #Community #ScienceTerps #UMD

An ancient slab of seafloor plunged beneath the Pacific Ocean and has hovered in Earth’s mantle for more than 120 million years, according to research led by Geology Postdoctoral Researcher Jingchuan Wang. "Our findings help link the plate tectonic history of the past 250 million years to present-day mantle structures, providing clues about Earth’s complex past," Jingchuan told Scientific American's Jeanna Bryner. #OceanFloor #Geology #PlateTectonics #PacificOcean #InTheNews #UMD

We hosted a room full of eager UMD students for a career panel focused on the dynamic and impactful field of environmental health. Industry professionals in attendance included Chesapeake Bay Foundation, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Health & Engineering., and Global CCS Institute; they discussed their career journeys, shared insights into the diverse career paths available in environmental health, and provided valuable advice for Terps interested in making a difference in this field. A big thanks to our panelists Jenna Scheuler, Blair Budd, Spencer Schect, and Bemnet Gessesse M.P.H.! Our panelists have degrees from various colleges, including University of Maryland – College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences, University of Maryland College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and University of Maryland School of Public Health! #UMD #UniversityofMaryland #CareerServices #Terps #Terrapins #UMDAlumni #GiveBack #Careers #Jobs #Internships #CareerReady #CareerStory #JobMotivation #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalHealth

Our new #ScienceTerps comprise 26% of the University of Maryland's first-year class! This is our college's second-largest and most diverse group of first-time students in 34 years. See more about the breakdown of CMNS majors, their states and countries of origin and special programs represented on our freshman fact sheet: https://go.umd.edu/1t7s #FirstYear #CollegeLife #Infographic #UMD

Tomorrow (10/28), senior computer science and operations management & business double major Parsa Sedghi is taking over our Instagram story! Parsa is a software engineering intern with UMD's Division of Information Technology and spent the summer interning with BlackRock. An ACES minor, Parsa is also active in the QUEST Honors Program at UMD, Hack4Impact-UMD and Startup Shell. Parsa will start the day at his UMD IT internship, then will spend the afternoon studying and participating in internship interviews before QUEST class in the evening. Follow along on our story tomorrow: instagram.com/umdscience #Takeover #ComputerScience #SoftwareEngineering #Honors #ScienceTerp #UMD