Portrait of Rob Patro
Computer Science Associate Professor
Commotion in the Ocean

Offshore wind farms can be an energy boon, but does their noisy construction bother marine animals? UMD’s Arthur Popper, who studies underwater sounds and their ecological impacts, weighs in.

What Makes Urine Yellow? UMD Scientists Discover the Enzyme Responsible

Their findings could be applied to future studies of gut health, including conditions like jaundice and inflammatory bowel disease.

Top Stories of 2023: Climate Change Research, Space Discoveries and More

2023 has been a year full of discovery for the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences (CMNS).

Congratulations to the College's December 2023 Degree Graduates!

More than 600 students are graduating from CMNS with undergraduate, graduate or professional studies degrees.

‘Beyond Race’ Biology Course Busts Myths About Human Diversity

The undergraduate class teaches students that humans are more genetically alike than different.

UMD Researchers Develop New Method of Tracing Methane Emissions Back to Their Source

Atmospheric methane—a potent greenhouse gas—has surged since 2007. Figuring out where it’s coming from could help mitigate climate change.

Physics Professor Wolfgang Losert Named MPower Professor

He will receive $150,000 over three years to support his collaborative research with the University of Maryland, Baltimore.

Daniel Butts' Work Using Artificial Neural Networks to Understand the Visual System Featured in Press Conference at Neuroscience 2023

A research team led by University of Maryland neuroscientists used artificial neural networks to uncover how cells in the visual cortex interpret light signals from the retina and translate that data into vision.

Bacteria-Virus Arms Race Provides Rare Window into Rapid and Complex Evolution

Study co-authored by Biology Professor Joshua Weitz found intricate ecological networks emerge from simple beginnings that feature repeating patterns of evolutionary development.