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UMD Researchers Identify Structure of Blue Whirls
“Blue whirls”—small, spinning blue flames that produce almost no soot when they burn—have attracted great interest since their discovery in 2016, in part because they represent a potential new avenue for low-emission combustion.
New Project Supports Black Men's Mental Health, Addresses Impact of Trauma and Toxic Environments
The racism and discrimination that Black people regularly experience gained wider recognition after the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer shook the world in June 2020. The stress and trauma associated with experiencing racism and violence has negative impacts on health, particularly among young Black men.
University of Maryland Transitioning to Phase 2 for On-Campus Research Activities on August 24
Vice President for Research Laurie E. Locascio sent the following message to the University of Maryland research community on August 12, 2020:Dear Colleagues, Today we are announcing that we will be transitioning to Phase 2 for on-campus research activities on August 24, 2020. Phase 2 is characterized as Intermediate Presence. If you are able to continue to do your research remotely, please do so and do not return to campus at this time.
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At 3-Year Anniversary, Grand Challenges Grants Program Reaps Major Returns
What Happens at UMD if There’s a Partial Government Shutdown?
