Drought. Floods. Receding polar ice and coastal dead zones. UMD researchers are taking the lead on threats to environmental security.

Busalacchi recognized for his leadership and contributions to climate and oceanography research.

Scientists in the college will cover ecology, atmospheric science, astrophysics, science communication and international collaboration.

Karen Lips and Sumant Nigam will each spend a year at the State Department or USAID.

Study indicates “biomass burning” may play larger role in climate change than previously realized.

College boasts three subject areas in top 25 of Best Global Universities ranking and three departments in top 50 of Academic Ranking of World Universities.

The Nature Index 2015 Global ranks UMD No. 54 among the world's most productive scientific research institutions.

Gabe Almario, Kelsey Malloy and Jonathan Seibert receive scholarships from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

Loh and Kalnay elected into one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious honorary societies.

Study suggests El Niño predictions could be improved by considering westerly wind bursts.