UMD lightning researcher and former National Weather Service forecaster Joseph Patton breaks down hazardous weather alerts and what they mean.

The U.S. Department of Energy awarded $750,000 in Phase I funding to develop an AI-powered framework that can generate faster, more detailed seasonal and multi-year water forecasts. The nine-month award includes approximately $470,000 for UMD, the lead institution.

Nigam, a leading scholar in climate dynamics, earned the highest academic honor bestowed by the University of Maryland.

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.

Twenty-one tenured/tenure-track faculty members, 11 instructional faculty members and 12 research faculty members were promoted. An additional faculty member was named Distinguished University Professor.

Congratulations to the over 3,600 Spring 2026 semester Dean's List awardees from the University of Maryland's College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences.

Seven faculty members share their book recommendations for summer break.