Swarna taught at Carnegie Mellon University and UC San Diego before joining UMD in 2019.
El-Sayed studied in war-torn Lebanon before coming to the United States to pursue a scientific career.
Ling joined the department in 2018, following his journey from China to Ohio and Texas.
Alums’ gift to Maryland Promise Program honors their UMD mentor, CBMG Distinguished University Professor Emerita Elisabeth Gantt.
The College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences will host 39 events.
Ten unique CMNS classes will help undergraduates fulfill general education credits.
UMD Cell Biology and Molecular Genetics Professor Anne Simon and her startup Silvec Biologics work to unravel the unsolved mystery of a lethal plant disease.
Najib El-Sayed is leading a team that is using powerful sequencing tools to combat the Leishmania parasite.
Designation as a fellow recognizes outstanding commitment to the ASBMB through participation in the society in addition to accomplishments in research, education, mentorship, diversity and inclusion, advocacy, and service to the scientific community.
Margaret Scull, Louisa Wu and Brantley Hall received UMD Grand Challenges Grants.