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UMD Research Team Creates Switchable Adhesive for Repairing Cuts and Tears in Tissue
Polymers, specifically hydrogels, have become a household staple in modern society. Examples include disposable contacts and Jell-O, although gels can also be found in hair products, toothpaste, various cosmetics and even disposable diapers. Hydrogels are soft, flexible and boast high water content due to their hydrophilic nature, which is similar to human tissue, making the material a good candidate for medical applications.
Barbarin Awarded Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Grant to Study Racial Disparities in School Discipline
Distinguished African American Studies professor, Oscar A. Barbarin, Ph.D., awarded a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) grant to study racial disparities in School Discipline. The Department of African American Studies, a part of the University System of Maryland’s flagship campus at the University of Maryland, proudly announces faculty member Oscar Barbarin, Ph.D. was named the winner of a grant by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. This funded project addresses the racially disparate use of school suspensions and expulsion.
Recovering from COVID-19 in Prince George's County, Maryland
A new report released September 15th by the University of Maryland School of Public Health provides urgent recommendat
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