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CMNS is a college where pioneers, scholars and innovators learn, collaborate and innovate to build a better future.

The 2026 CMNS Summer Reading List

Seven faculty members share their book recommendations for summer break.

Val Bonhomme Wins Dean’s Staff Award

As a program administrative specialist, Bonhomme ensures that key functions such as graduate student admissions and recruitment run smoothly. 

Climate Scientist Walks from NYC to DC—and Stops at UMD

The 250-mile, 12-day trek, taken in support of climate and weather science, included a stop in College Park for a discussion with Atmospheric and Oceanic Science Professor Ross Salawitch.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions From Rice Production Have Doubled Since 1961, UMD Study Finds

Despite rising emissions, improved farm management could reduce emissions by about 10% without compromising yields.

Scientists Identify Hidden Accelerant in Antarctic Ice Loss

A new UMD-led study shows that meltwater flowing off ice shelves changes the ocean in ways that drive even faster melting—and most global climate projections don’t even include it.

CMNS Receives Two Graduate Program Mentoring Excellence Awards

The Department of Atmospheric and Oceanic Science and the Biological Sciences Graduate Program received the awards.

'Indian Niño' Drove Record Heat in 2023 and 2024, New UMD Study Finds

It’s the first time this Indian Ocean climate pattern has been connected to the recent years’ unusually high temperatures.

College Celebrates 2026 Employee Award Recipients

This year's awardees were selected from a pool of hundreds of nominations from the Science Terp community.

Congratulations to the College's May 2026 Candidates for Graduation!

Over 4,200 students from our college are set to graduate in May 2026.

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