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Complex microbial communities (known as microbiomes) inhabit virtually every part of our planet—from ocean depths to mountaintops, across vegetation surfaces, within agricultural soil, and both on and within all living creatures.
The Center of Excellence in Microbiome Sciences joins faculty, postdoctoral scholars and graduate students from across the University of Maryland in pursuit of a deeper understanding of complex microbial communities, and how those microbiomes interact with each other and with our ecosystem.
Quantum Q&A with Nicole Yunger Halpern on World Quantum Day
In celebration of World Quantum Day on April 14, Nicole Yunger Halpern spoke on the fascinating topic of quantum information science.
Director's Message to UMIACS April '25
New ideas in science and technology—that pretty much defines the existence of UMIACS.
QuICS Fellow Honored by Washington Academy of Sciences
Yi-Kai Liu will be recognized with an Excellence in Research Award in Computer Science on May 8 at the academy’s annual meeting.
UMD Team to Lead Six-Week Workshop on Advancing Audio-Based AI Models
Ramani Duraiswami will lead a workshop in Czechia this summer to drive advances in audio-based AI models’ capabilities.
Metzler Receives CMNS Board of Visitors Junior Faculty Award
He was recognized for his exceptional contributions to research, teaching and mentorship.
How Images Reflect AI’s Dark ‘Spiral’
Cody Buntain shows how generative AI outputs can skew negative, even after positive prompting.
UMD Researchers Discover Way to Predict Treatment Success for Parasitic Skin Disease
Findings from a new study co-authored by Najib El-Sayed could help doctors select more effective treatments earlier for patients suffering from leishmaniasis.