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Congratulations to Daniel Gonzales!

2026 Excellence in Teaching Award

Dr. Gonzales is a recipient of the 2026 Excellence in Teaching Award for the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. The Excellence in Teaching Award recognizes excellence in teaching and...

Posted: May 13, 2026, 9:45 AM

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Congratulations to Jen Salmi!

2026 Staff Award for Superior Service

Jen is a recipient of the 2026 Staff Award for Superior Service for the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences. The Staff Award for Superior Service recognizes excellence, dedication, and...

Posted: May 13, 2026, 9:38 AM

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Dr. Zhibo Zhang is the new director of GPHI!

Appointed to Editorial Board of Remote Sensing Environment

Prof. Zhibo Zhang has been selected to lead the NASA Goddard Planetary Heliophysics Institute (GPHI), strengthening UMBC’s longstanding partnership with NASA and expanding opportunities in...

Posted: March 4, 2026, 12:29 PM

Zhibo Zhang

Department of Physics Welcomes Dr. Alexander Senichev

Alexander Senichev is joining the Department of Physics as an Assistant Professor. His research focuses on experimental quantum photonics, with emphasis on solid-state quantum emitters and the...

Posted: January 28, 2026, 12:07 PM

Alexander Senichev

Congratulations to Dr. Emily Faber!

Emily successfully defended her PhD on 11/10/25, presenting her research "Advancing Dust Emission Modeling: Physical Parameterization Improvements and Impacts," under the guidance of Dr. Adriana...

Posted: November 18, 2025, 11:02 AM