By Lillian Gray
Every once in a while, a freshman aerospace engineering major takes his telescope to the area in front of Yahentamitsi Dining Hall from sundown until around 10 p.m. Continue reading UMD student’s telescope creates unity, enhances curiosity about astronomy on campus
By Mackenzie Prince Some University of Maryland students witnessed the northern lights shine across campus on Oct. 10. The view consisted of an arrangement of colors, including purple, blue and green, that was visible from approximately 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. Elizabeth Warner, a Principal Faculty Specialist in the Department of Astronomy and the director of UMD Observatory, explained how this scientific phenomenon works. “The northern … Continue reading UMD students experience a rare northern lights show on campus
Local middle school students gather around two experienced demonstrators to learn a physics experiment in the John S. Toll Physics building at the University of Maryland on February 22, 2020. Students were divided into four groups to learn different quantum physics experiments throughout the program. Photo by Lauren Rosh. By Lauren Rosh Families from nearby communities eagerly filled a lecture hall in the John S. … Continue reading Quantum for Kids program aims to educate children on physics
By Jenna Pierson The college of journalism held a lecture in Knight Hall Wednesday where students heard from Angela Saini, the recent recipient of the AAAS Kavli Science Journalism Award on current issues pertaining to science reporting in the media. “Not only is she a recipient of this prestigious award, but last year she was voted by her peers as being one of the best … Continue reading Award-winning journalist talks with students about race, gender, misinformation in science and media
