New IPCC Report Raises the Climate Alarm: CGS Researchers Contribute to Framing and Energy Transitions
On Monday, April 4th, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) released Working Group III’s contribution to the Sixth Assessment Report, Climate Change 2022: Mitigation of Climate Change.
Mapping a Path to Food Equity in Prince George’s County
Although Maryland is one of the wealthiest states in the country, there are people in the state that experience food insecurity everyday. In Prince George’s county, where UMD is located, approximately 14% of the population is considered food insecure, 12.5% have diabetes, and 71.2% are obese or overweight.
Scripps Howard Extends Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism for Another Three Years
CINCINNATI -- The Scripps Howard Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The E.W. Scripps Company, will extend its support for the Howard Centers for Investigative Journalism at the University of Maryland and Arizona State University for another three years.
Three Science Terps Named 2022 Goldwater Scholars
Three University of Maryland undergraduates with strong records of published research have been awarded 2022 scholarships by the Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation, which encourages students to pursue advanced study and research careers in the sciences, engineering and mathematics.
UMD Engineer Developing ‘Super-Eye’ to Investigate Marijuana’s Effects on Heart
The U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on Friday to legalize cannabis exemplifies the growing acceptance of the drug both for medical and recreational use, but much remains to be understood about how it affects health—including how it might impact the cardiovascular system when smoked.
Researcher Helps Create Big Data ‘Early Alarm’ for Ukraine Abuses
From searing images of civilians targeted by shelling to detailed accounts of sick children and their families fleeing nearby fighting to seek medical care, journalists have created a kaleidoscopic view of the suffering that has engulfed Ukraine since Russia invaded—but the news media can’t be everywhere.
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New PI/Project Onboarding Worksheet
New PI/Project Onboarding worksheet is designed to help investigators, department chairs, and deans (or dean’s designee) identify the anticipated research needs of new campus projects, and to facilitate interactions with and feedback from the various facilities, safety, research, and compliance offices that will play a central role.
Developing Algorithms to Improve Accessibility and Equity for COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
More than two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, the persistent virus continues to rear its ugly head, with the U.S. now nearing one million COVID-related deaths.
How Will East Coast Farmers Take to Water Reuse and Other Water Conservation Efforts?
With major water shortages plaguing the Western States, it can be easy to overlook what’s happening right here under our own feet. Historically, water shortages have not been a concern for Mid-Atlantic farmers who typically don’t need to irrigate their fields or implement water conservation methods like carefully scheduled irrigation and waste water reuse. But such measures are likely to be necessary in the future as climate change shifts rainfall patterns in ways that demand more irrigation even as groundwater levels drop dramatically.