UMD Science

Science with an impact from the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences @UofMaryland. Follows/posts/reposts ≠ endorsements.

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

At CMNS, pioneers, scholars and innovators learn, collaborate and innovate to build a better future.

Get to know our college and see how we deliver on our mission of discovering and sharing scientific knowledge and educating and supporting students ⤵️

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Syl Foisy, a @Columbia Ph.D. candidate, traveled 200 miles on foot to meet with @AOSC_UMD's Ross Salawitch ➡️ https://t.co/UUkLU0rLuV

Syl started this 250-plus-mile journey from Central Park to the U.S. Capitol to connect the public with the climate/weather science community.

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Meet the new chair of @umdgeology, Sarah Penniston-Dorland! Since joining the department, Sarah has held various leadership roles on and off campus and mentored over 40 students and postdocs.

Read about Sarah's research on metamorphic rocks and more ➡️ https://t.co/hioRUIjRmA

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Senior neuroscience major Seti Ouelega and her little sister wrote a book, "Marvelous Meghan: Our Big Sister," to raise #AutismAwareness.

Learn how Seti's advocacy experience inspired her dream of becoming a neurosurgeon ➡️ https://t.co/JWWFWsBF0Q

[UMIACS @umiacs]

Can we make AI forget harmful data without erasing its entire intelligence?

Researchers @UofMaryland and the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (@mpi_sws_) have developed a new AI “unlearning” method to address this hurdle in LLMs. The method can selectively remove sensitive data—like private information, copyrighted text or misinformation—without damaging the model’s reasoning abilities.

Led by @FeiziSoheil and @RezaeiKeivan, the team’s method works like a precision rollback tool for AI memory, allowing developers to reverse the influence of specific data instead of retraining massive models from scratch.

The research was presented at #ICLR2026 (@iclr_conf) in Rio de Janeiro. Read more: https://t.co/IWLcpGNPi6

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

.@umdcs graduate Esha Singhai's next stop is @Google's Associate Product Manager (APM) program!

In this two-year rotational program, Esha hopes to work on consumer-facing products and further explore how tech integrates into our lives. #UMDgrad

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Molecular containers are large molecules that encapsulate smaller ones—they're how Febreze products capture and remove foul odors.

Learn how @ChemBiochemUMD Ph.D. candidate Emmanuel Bazan-Bergamino applies the same principles to fight drug overdose ⤵️ https://t.co/mmAHKCKX5n

[UMD Department of Computer Science @umdcs]

After 55 years at the @UofMaryland, Professor Ashok Agrawala is preparing to retire, closing a faculty career that began before the Department of Computer Science was formally established in 1973.

Read more: https://t.co/N91zxeDNEy

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

This fall, @ChemBiochemUMD graduate Isaac Robinson will begin graduate school at @UNCPharmacy!

Isaac's part-time job at Giant Pharmacy during undergrad cemented his passion for pharmacy, leading him to take a second job at @UMDHealthCenter.

https://t.co/ZQqt8fwYrd | #UMDgrad

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Graphic designer Faye Levine works behind the scenes to ensure our college's external communications and branded products are picture-perfect.

This year, she was awarded the Dean's Outstanding Employee Award for her extensive portfolio of work ⤵️ https://t.co/zArcIEfloy

[UMD Department of Computer Science @umdcs]

🔊 The @UofMaryland Department of Computer Science recognized 1,191 graduates during the 2026 @UMDscience commencement ceremonies, held May 19 and 20. Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and our newest lifelong CS Terps.

Read more: https://t.co/4FUNlZquCK

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

With #HurricaneSeason approaching, you may be wondering how tropical cyclones form—and how we can better predict #SevereWeather events.

@ESSICUMD's Will Miller will answer questions about tropical cyclones in today's #RedditAMA, live from 1–3 p.m. ET ➡️ https://t.co/dljiU2FHzR

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Astronomy grad Braden Marazzo-Nowicki's next stop is @McGillUPhysics, where he'll pursue a Ph.D. in astrophysics and research high-energy plasma accretion environments!

During undergrad, Braden conducted research on #BlackHoles and volunteered for conservation efforts. #UMDgrad

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

🎓🌟 We are so proud of our college's senior marshals, who just led the procession of graduates into this evening's main Commencement Ceremony!

Read about the 23 accomplished #ScienceTerps who were selected as senior marshals: https://t.co/v37m0Hpbe0 #UMDgrad

[Pooja Guhan @GuhanPooja]

Extremely grateful to @UMDscience for trusting me with the opportunity to serve as the doctoral student commencement speaker at this year's graduation and hooding ceremony. It was truly an honor to share this moment with fellow graduates, faculty, and families.

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Congratulations to the #ClassOf2026 🎓🎉

You have tackled complex challenges, advanced your knowledge of scientific disciplines and made lasting contributions to our #ScienceTerp community.

Celebrating your accomplishments at @UofMaryland and wishing you all success! #UMDgrad

[UMD Department of Computer Science @umdcs]

We call this the CS Walk 🎓🦾

Today, our @UMDCS undergraduate students cross the stage and step into what’s next as @UofMaryland computer science graduates.

Congratulations, #CSTerps. You earned this moment.

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

@umdcs @umdgeology @AOSC_UMD @UMDCBMG @math_umd @UMDPhysics @UMDEntomology @ChemBiochemUMD "Choose to be curious.
Choose to be kind.
Choose to be resilient.
Choose to show up, even when it feels uncertain.

And most importantly—choose boldly,
because no version of you is final."

Thanks to Raina Saraiya (B.S. '25, neuroscience) for sharing these wise words! #UMDgrad

[UMD Science @UMDscience]

Tune in for our 2026 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony today at 9 a.m. ET!

Watch the ceremony—including speeches from Andy Balo (B.S. '70, microbiology) and Raina Saraiya (B.S. '25, neuroscience)—on our YouTube channel: https://t.co/kSZpNduRcB

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@umdcs @umdgeology @AOSC_UMD @UMDCBMG @math_umd @UMDPhysics @UMDEntomology @ChemBiochemUMD "The systems you design, the algorithms you write, the research you conduct—they affect people."

"Think carefully always about who bears the consequences of your work, and design accordingly," said Andy Balo (B.S. '70, microbiology) in his address to graduating seniors. #UMDgrad

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@umdcs @umdgeology @AOSC_UMD @UMDCBMG @math_umd @UMDPhysics @UMDEntomology @ChemBiochemUMD "Today, you join a global community of 60K #ScienceTerps who have dedicated their lives to advancing knowledge and improving the world around them," Dean @VarshneyAmitabh said to the 1,700+ graduating seniors at our Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. #UMDgrad