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UMD Science

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1 day ago

Seven CMNS staff members pose with UMD and Pi Day props at the annual CMNS Pi Day Celebration

Mathematics Professor Emeritus Denny Gulick (left) speaks into the microphone at the annual CMNS Pi Day Celebration

Faculty, staff and students get pieces of pie at the annual CMNS Pi Day Celebration

Dean Amitabh Varshney throws a T-shirt into the audience at the annual CMNS Pi Day Celebration

For our college's annual #PiDay tradition, Mathematics Professor Emeritus Denny Gulick recited the first 105 digits of Pi. Watch the video: youtube.com/shorts/HyDRhNLflAQ?si=dCXV9j3m24N3whHt

Thanks to all the #ScienceTerps who joined our Pi Day Celebration!

UMD Science

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1 week ago

Graphic showing how much money was raised on Giving Day 2026

Thank you for supporting #ScienceTerps on #GivingDayUMD 💛 Your donations raised $1.46M for 58 CMNS funds.

Your generosity accelerates innovation, expands research and strengthens the scientific ecosystem that powers our world. Now, it's our turn to transform your philanthropy into impact.

UMD Geology

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1 week ago

Support College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | Giving Day I’m ready to support College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences on March 4, 2026 during Giving Day. Learn more about College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences and all the ...

#GivingDayUMD is your chance to support and uplift #ScienceTerps!

Even small gifts can have a huge impact. Learn how you can give back to our department programs and support geology students: go.umd.edu/givingdaycmns

UMD Science

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1 week ago

A Future Pediatrician's Scholarship Story YouTube video by UMD Science

For senior neuroscience major Clara Abdelmalek, a scholarship enabled her to focus on her research studying prenatal #Zika infection.

#GivingDayUMD is your chance to support #ScienceTerps like Clara. Pick a fund close to your ❤️ and give what you can—no gift is too small ➡️ go.umd.edu/givetocmns

Climate Resilience Network

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1 week ago

Top left: A group of people pose for a photo at Maryland Day. Top right: CMNS Dean welcomes the audience at the Scientists Serving Communities conference. Bottom left: Undergraduate student works in a lab. Bottom right: Tim Canty shows two people a water level sensor on a dock.

#GivingDayUMD is your chance to support and uplift #ScienceTerps!

Even small gifts can have a huge impact on our work at ESSIC. Learn how you can be a part of our mission to improve the health and welfare of our planet—give back today: go.umd.edu/givingdayess...

UMD Science

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1 week ago

The #ScienceTerps Pop-Up Shop is back! Order from a new selection of T-shirts, joggers, polos and more! Open until March 15: go.umd.edu/cmns-shop

In addition to CMNS apparel, some of our departments (Computer Science, @umdgeology.bsky.social, Mathematics, @umdphysics.bsky.social) have merch too!

Climate Resilience Network

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2 weeks ago

Photo of one person presenting a water-level sensor to two other people on the dock in downtown Annapolis, Maryland.

#GivingDayUMD is just 5 days away! Help #ScienceTerps move fearlessly forward—save the date for March 4 to support ESSIC program operations and research on understanding and forecasting global environmental changes. go.umd.edu/givingdaycmns

UMD Science

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1 month ago

Dean's List: Fall 2025 | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland Congratulations to the almost 4,200 Fall 2025 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's Co

🎉 Congratulations to our almost 4,200 Fall 2025 CMNS Dean's List awardees!

Each of these high-achieving students has excelled in the classroom and shares a commitment to academic excellence. Check out our Dean's List #ScienceTerps ⤵️

UMD Science

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1 month ago

Snowy view of the Geology Building

Snowy view of Kirwan Hall

Snowy view of Testudo statue in front of McKeldin Library

Snowy view of the Iribe Center

We hope you've made some core memories during this streak of snow days, #ScienceTerps 🤍

UMD Science

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2 months ago

Happy holidays, #ScienceTerps! May your holiday season be filled with warmth, relaxation and inspiration for the new year ahead.

UMD Science

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3 months ago

A group of four graduates poses with Testudo in the middle

Dean Amitabh Varshney speaks to a group of people at a table with a red tablecloth and a flower arrangement

Dean Amitabh Varshney speaking to a room full of people in the Dean's Suite

A group of graduates poses with Testudo on the left and Dean Amitabh Varshney on the right

There is so much to celebrate for our August and December graduating #ScienceTerps 🎓🐢

We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to celebrate with you all again at commencement in May. #UMDgrad

UMD Science

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3 months ago

Giving Tuesday 2025: "Make a difference for Science Terps" on a red background

When our community comes together, we can make a difference for #ScienceTerps.

Celebrate #GivingTuesday2025 by supporting CMNS programs and initiatives near and dear to your heart ➡️ go.umd.edu/give-cmns

UMD Science

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4 months ago

Translating the Power of Artificial Intelligence | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland At Google, Sweta Agrawal (M.S. ’20, Ph.D. ’23, computer science) and Eleftheria Briakou (M.S.

As #ArtificialIntelligence scientists for Google Translate, #ScienceTerps Sweta Agrawal and Eleftheria Briakou help millions of people make real-time connections in 200+ different languages.

Their research in natural language processing and machine translation at #UMD started it all ⤵️ #AIMaryland

UMD Science

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5 months ago

Graphic showing items available in the Science Terps pop-up shop, open until October 13

The #ScienceTerps Pop-Up Shop is back! Order from a selection of T-shirts, Under Armour polos, quarter-zips, hats and more!

Open until October 13: umdcmnsfall25.itemorder.com

UMD Physics

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5 months ago

A picture of the plasma waveguide experimental apparatus.

Congratulations to Jaron Shrock, recipient of the @apsphysics.bsky.social Rosenbluth Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Award! He is the fourth student of Prof. Howard Milchberg to win the Rosenbluth Award. @umdscience.bsky.social #Scienceterps umdphysics.umd.edu/about-us/new...

UMD Entomology

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5 months ago

Awesome to see #ScienceTerps fostering community interest in conservation and research. Way to do good, Damani!

UMD Science

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5 months ago

Left to right: Abba Gumel, Amitabh Varshney, Chris Reynolds, Michael Brown, Larry Washington

#UMD's 2025 Convocation honored 4 #ScienceTerps!

🌟 Mathematics Professor Larry Washington received the Kirwan Undergraduate Education Award.
🌟 @umdgeology.bsky.social's Michael Brow, Mathematics' Abba Gumel and Astronomy's Chris Reynolds were named Distinguished University Professors.

UMD Science

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6 months ago

STAMP Grand Ballroom full of students seated and listening to a student panel

Five panelists wearing yellow Science Terp shirts and seated behind tables with black tablecloths

STAMP Grand Ballroom full of students seated and listening to a student panel

Group of students speaking

Over 1,700 new #ScienceTerps gathered yesterday for our 2025 CMNS New Student Welcome 💛

Students played Science Terp Bingo, learned lessons from their peers on a student panel and shared their personal and academic goals for the semester.

UMD Science

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8 months ago

Dean's List: Spring 2025 | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland Congratulations to the over 3,800 Spring 2025 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's Co

🎉 Congratulations to our 3,800+ Spring 2025 CMNS Dean's List awardees!

Each of these high-achieving students has excelled in the classroom and shares a commitment to academic excellence. Check out our Dean's List #ScienceTerps ⤵️

UMD Science

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8 months ago

Seven Science Terps Receive CMNS Alumni Network Endowed Undergraduate Awards | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland The awards will enable the students to conduct research and present at scientific conferences o

Thanks to the CMNS Alumni Network, seven #ScienceTerps get the chance to conduct research and attend conferences this summer without worrying about financial constraints.

Read how these students are putting their CMNS summer award funding to work: go.umd.edu/summerawards25

UMD Science

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8 months ago

Collage of eight book covers

Check out our 2025 summer #ReadingList for #ScienceTerps, with books recommended by faculty members about heredity, #ClimateChange, statistics and more 📚

UMD Science

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9 months ago

Three graduates smiling in the arena during 2025 CMNS Undergraduate Commencement

Group of graduates stand next to Testudo outside of the Xfinity Center

Graduate lifting arms in the air after crossing the stage to graduate

Graduate stands in betwen two family members

🎓 And with that, 2,075 #Classof2025 undergraduates join our alumni community of 60K #ScienceTerps!

Congratulations, from all of us at CMNS. #UMDgrad

go.umd.edu/grads-08-24
go.umd.edu/grads-12-24
go.umd.edu/grads-05-25

UMD Science

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9 months ago

Jade LeSchack speaks at the 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

"This uncertain, multitudinous and interconnected world is waiting for us, the next generation of scientific thinkers. Let's be bold and stay fearless," physics and mathematics graduate Jade LeSchack encouraged her fellow #ScienceTerps. #UMDgrad

UMD Science

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9 months ago

Dean Amitabh Varshney speaking at the 2025 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony

"As you walk across the stage, you will join over 60,000 #ScienceTerps in our alumni network who have also dedicated their lives to science and making a positive impact on society," Dean Amitabh Varshney said to the #Classof2025 at Undergraduate Commencement.

UMD Science

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9 months ago

Dean Amitabh Varshney addresses May 2025 graduate degree candidates on May 21, 2025

"As you enter your next chapter, let your curiosity and your passion for discovery shine. Show the world what it means to be a CMNS graduate," said Dean Amitabh Varshney.

Today, 545 graduates joined a network of 60K #ScienceTerps. Livestream: youtube.com/live/h1q9kgeWfmE?feature=shared&t=588

UMD Science

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9 months ago

Senior marshals on the steps outside of Jones-Hill House

🙌 Congrats to the 16 #ScienceTerps selected as senior marshals for #UMD's main commencement ceremony!

These students will hold banners and lead the procession of graduates into the ceremony on May 22. Check out the full list of senior marshals: go.umd.edu/marshals25

UMD Science

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10 months ago

Happy Mother's Day! YouTube video by UMD Science

We asked #ScienceTerps what makes their moms so amazing. Here's what they had to say. Happy Mother's Day! youtube.com/shorts/AEjqW...

UMD Science

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11 months ago

Person giving a thumbs up while standing on a dock with a cleaning brush for an oyster cage

Group of people stand on a dock slip in Baltimore in front of the iconic Domino Sugars sign

Oyster cage

#ScienceTerps gathered in Baltimore to clean oyster cages with @chesapeakebayfdn.bsky.social!

Cleaning these cages helps the oysters thrive, so they can continue filtering the Bay, improving water quality and supporting #MarineLife 🌊

UMD Science

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11 months ago

Collage of photos of Clara Abdelmalek, Hari Kailad, Luiz Mata Lopez and Benjamin Raufman

Congrats to the four #ScienceTerps selected as 2025 #GoldwaterScholars: Clara Abdelmalek, Hari Kailad, Luiz Mata Lopez and Benjamin Raufman!

Over the last 15 years, UMD's nominations yielded 53 scholarships—No. 2 in the nation. Read about the winners: go.umd.edu/goldwater25

UMD Science

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11 months ago

Six CMNS staff members pose in their Science Terp gear

The #ScienceTerps Pop-Up Shop is back! Order from a selection of T-shirts, Under Armour polos, quarter-zips, button-downs, hats and backpacks! Open until 4/7: umdcmnsspring25.itemorder.com