UMD researchers gain international attention with creation of “super wood”

  University of Maryland researchers Dr. Liangbing Hu and Dr. Teng Li compare natural wood (light) to their “super wood” (dark). By Alexandra Marquez   Two University of Maryland professors led research that prompted the invention of a new process used to strengthen natural wood for industrial structural capabilities. The research was published in the scientific journal “Nature” on Feb. 8 and garnered praise from … Continue reading UMD researchers gain international attention with creation of “super wood”

Multimillion-dollar Clark investment to create more need-based scholarships

By Shruti Bhatt The University of Maryland received a $220 million investment from the A. James and Alice B. Clark Foundation on Oct. 4, the largest donation the university has ever received, to provide more scholarships for students. This investment, known as “Building Together: An Investment for Maryland,” will grant need-based scholarships through a campus-wide matching program for outstanding students of any major. The money … Continue reading Multimillion-dollar Clark investment to create more need-based scholarships