University of Maryland Announces Coronavirus Research Seed Fund Award Recipients
A pop-up COVID-19 clinic inspired by the art of origami. New ways to sterilize face masks and protective equipment with radiation. Novel drugs to fight the novel coronavirus. The pandemic may have temporarily halted much of the ongoing work in labs and centers on the University of Maryland campus and around the globe to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, but it also unleashed a torrent of creativity from researchers eager to help society through this difficult passage.
University of Maryland Severe Research Restrictions Extended Through May 15
University of Maryland Vice President for Research Laurie Locascio shared the following announcement on April 30, 2020:
University of Maryland Severe Research Restrictions Extended Through June 1
Vice President for Research Laurie E. Locascio sent the following message to the University of Maryland research community on May 15, 2020:
Virtual Town Hall Highlights Preparation for Phased Relaunch of Campus Research Activities
Vice President for Research Laurie Locascio hosted a virtual Town Hall for the University of Maryland community on May 21, 2020, to share preliminary information from a report being developed by the COVID-19 Research Advisory Task Force on preparing for a phased re-launch of on-campus research activities.
A Message from the VP for Research: Preparing to Reopen On-Campus Research
Vice President for Research Laurie E. Locascio sent the following message to the University of Maryland research community on June 1, 2020:Dear University of Maryland Colleagues, The following is an update to a letter from May 22, 2020 that was distributed through the deans. For those of you who have received the prior communication, new information contained in this letter is in bold.
Pines, UMD Engineers Help Prince George's County Reopening Efforts
As Prince George’s County moves towards economic reopening following a stay-at-home order intended to contain the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Maryland will provide crucial expertise, resources, and support.
NSF RAPID Grant Supports Research on Energy-Efficient Disinfection of Viral Bioaerosols in Public Spaces
University of Maryland researcher Jelena Srebric (Principal Investigator) was awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) RAPID grant for her project, titled Energy-Efficient Disinfection of Viral Bioaerosols in Public Spaces: Vital for Lifting of the "Stay-at-Home" Orders During the Covid-19 Outbreak.
University of Maryland Research Transition to Phase 1: Limited Presence
Vice President for Research Laurie E. Locascio sent the following message to the University of Maryland research community on June 5, 2020:Dear University of Maryland community,
Safety Practices and Requirements for Working on Campus
Assistant Vice President for Human Resources Jewel M. Washington sent the following message to the University of Maryland community on June 11, 2020:Dear faculty, staff, student employees and graduate assistants: