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Fall 2024

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Welcome to the Hotel Influenza

A groundbreaking UMD researcher investigating how respiratory infections spread asks volunteers to check in—and get sick for science.

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Track Record

Newly Laid Tracks for Purple Line Curve Up to Campus Drive

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Spring in Their Step

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History

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Back to the Buzzer

After 9 Wins on ‘Jeopardy!,’ History Grad to Return for Tournament of Champions

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Behind Baltimore’s Closed Doors

Alumna Investigates the Small Histories in Charm City’s Houses

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What Happens in Vegas (Is Thanks to a Terp)

Alum Brings Big Concerts to Sin City

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Alumni Association News

Tailgates, Touchdowns and Togetherness

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Seal of AI-pproval

System Could Derail Video Fakes, Deep or Shallow

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Clear ‘View’ of Road Dangers

From Sidewalks to Streetlights, Common Features Shown in Google’s Tech Linked to Crash Frequency

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An Insider’s Look at a Prison’s Imprint

Criminologist, Once Convicted, Studies Ripple Effects of Legal System Involvement

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How to Zap Your Phone-Charging Phobias

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

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Glowing ‘Gem of the University’

Maryland’s Little-Known Nuclear Reactor Observes a Half-Century of Fission

 Explorations Atmospheric and oceanic science Associate Professor Tim Canty, UMD President Darryll J. Pines and College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean Amitabh Varshney discuss the technology behind a newly installed water level sensor

UMD Casts HydroNet to Predict, Prepare for Floods

Researchers, Local Leaders to Track Real-time Data in State’s Waterfront Communities

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A New Reflection on History

Physicist Who Helped Send Mirrors to Moon on Apollo 11 Prepares to Launch an Improved Model

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Leveling Up Gender Diversity

Women’s, Nonbinary Esports Teams Change the Game in Conference Competitions

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Book Throws Jab at Art of Black Boxers

Researcher Reveals How Stereotypes Were Reinforced

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Sustainable Developments

Grant Program Greens Campus

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Lab Awarded Record-Setting Research Contract of Up to $500M

Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security Addresses National Challenges With a Human-Centered Lens

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Farm to Table, UMD Style

Terp Farm Celebrates 10 Years of Growing Fresh Produce for Campus

Class Notes

News on Friends and Classmates

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Steve Hoffman

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Steve Hoffman ’89

Steve Hoffman ’89 was named to the AFCEA (Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association) International Executive Committee. He is president of Fortinet Federal, a provider of cybersecurity platforms for federal agencies.
Robert L. Parker

Passings

Robert L. Parker M.S. ’58, Ph.D. ’60

Robert L. Parker M.S. ’58, Ph.D. ’60, of Washington, D.C., died on April 21, 2024, at the age of 94. Raised primarily in Des Moines and Pocahontas, Iowa. Parker received his bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and his graduate…
Ross A. Berman

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Ross A. Berman ’02

Ross A. Berman ’02 was hired as senior vice president, commercial team lead in the Rockville market of John Marshall Bank. He most recently served as a senior vice president, commercial loan officer for Forbright Bank. Berman serves as treasurer of the…
Raphael Haran Mingo

Passings

Raphael Haran Mingo ’00

Raphael Haran Mingo ’00 died on May 7, 2024, at the age of 48 at Washington Hospital Center. He graduated from Laurel High School and majored in engineering at UMD, where he interned at Verizon, the company where he spent his career, eventually becoming…
Jesse Parker

Passings

Jesse Parker ’81, M.M. ’87, D.M.A. ’98

Jesse Parker ’81, M.M. ’87, D.M.A. ’98 died on June 8, 2024, a month shy of his 66th birthday. He played cello throughout his school years and became interested in conducting while attending Fairfax High School. He earned three degrees at UMD, where he…

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Kenneth J. Colaianne ’89

Kenneth J. Colaianne ’89 was promoted to vice president of marketing at Brethren Mutual Insurance Co. He joined the company in 2018 as director of marketing and previously worked for Grangers Mutual Insurance Co., USF&G, St. Paul Insurance Co.,…

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Heewon Lee ’16

Heewon Lee ’16 joined the Los Angeles office of Blank Rome LLP as an associate in the General Litigation practice group. She most recently worked at Larson LLP and has experience representing clients in matters involving business transactions, fraud,…
Bryan Davenport

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Bryan Davenport ’85

Bryan Davenport ’85 was part of the Gateway Mortgage team recognized among the Top 50 Mortgage Companies in America 2023 by Mortgage Executive Magazine. Gateway ranked No. 30 based on total yearly mortgage volume.