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  • NSF Grants for Adam Liter and Maria Polinsky

    Congratulations to Adam Liter and to Maria Polinsky, whose work has earned new support from the National Science Foundation.

  • New Study Finds that Financial Incentives Reduce Household Energy Consumption

    In a new study, Dr. Giovanni Baiocchi of the Department of Geographical Sciences and an international team of researchers analyzed the efficacy of various methods of promoting eco-conscious energy use in private residences. They found that monetary incentives—such as critical peak pricing—are a more effective way to encourage reduced household energy use than non-financial interventions, such as providing feedback on consumption or facilitating social comparison.

  • 7th Annual Environmental Justice Symposium Urges the Time to Act on Climate Justice is Now

    Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, the first Black man and the second person of color to lead the agency, delivered a special video message to symposium attendees. Regan highlighted the work he and the Biden administration are doing to advance environmental justice, including President Biden’s Justice40 Initiative, which aims to devote at least 40% of the federal investments in addressing climate change to underserved communities.


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NIA Awards $5.23M for 2 University of Maryland-Based Centers on Aging

Researchers Will Study Resiliency, Health Issues of Older Americans
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Veteran Scientist, Administrator Named Vice President for Research for University of Maryland’s Joint Research Enterprise

Pat O’Shea to Oversee Annual $1.4B in Research Activities at College Park, Baltimore Campuses
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AI With Rhythm: Brain-Inspired Tech Wins 2025 Invention of the Year Award

From RNA to Microchips, Innovate Maryland Celebrates Transformative Research Shaping the Future
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