The new endowed chairs at UMD will conduct research in Parkinson's disease and data assimilation.

The Brin family’s commitment was matched by a $3.25M award from the state for 2 endowed chairs.

Sharp, fleeting temperature boundaries on the ocean’s surface transform the atmosphere in ways not yet captured by climate and weather models.

Carton previously served 11 years as chair of the Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science.