Fall 2024

Lung illustration with bellhop outline inside. Viruses throughout

September 06, 2024

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

Parting Shot

September 06, 2024

Newly Laid Tracks for Purple Line Curve Up to Campus Drive

four students leap over four others on stage during step show

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

An ‘Underexposed’ Photo of UMD History

Isaac Hirsch and Ken Jennings on "Jeopardy!" set

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

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

Katie Labor outside brick house with red door

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

Alumna Investigates the Small Histories in Charm City’s Houses

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

Alum Brings Big Concerts to Sin City

Large group of young people taking a selfie

Post-Grad

September 06, 2024

Tailgates, Touchdowns and Togetherness

Explorations

September 06, 2024

System Could Derail Video Fakes, Deep or Shallow

Explorations

September 06, 2024

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

Explorations

September 06, 2024

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

pixelated people use devices with varying amounts of battery life: 80%, 4%, 100%

Explorations

September 06, 2024

Ask the Expert: Advice for Real Life

blue radiation emerges from the UMD reactor

Explorations

September 06, 2024

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

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

Explorations

September 06, 2024

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

Explorations

September 06, 2024

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

Esports athletes with arms folded looking at the camera

Campus Life

September 06, 2024

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

Class Notes

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Passings

Michael David Tate ’61

Michael David Tate ’61 died in his Leesburg, Virginia, home on June 15, 2024. He was 84. As the son of an army officer, Tate grew up in Louisiana, Georgia, North Carolina, Colorado, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Kansas and Japan. He…

90s

Sonia Chase ’98

Sonia Chase ’98, president and chief executive officer of the nonprofit Chase Your Dreams Academy, was awarded the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award from the Teachers Festival for her efforts to improve the quality of life for at-risk youth. She is…

80s

Sarbari Gupta M.S. ’87, Ph.D. ’92

Sarbari Gupta M.S. ’87, Ph.D. ’92, CEO of Electrosoft Services, a cybersecurity and IT solutions firm, was awarded the 2024 Women in Technology Leadership Award for Small Business/Entrepreneur. She began her career as a technologist with entrepreneurial…

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Alan Henry ’02

Alan Henry ’02 was hired as managing editor of PCMag. He came from Wired magazine, where he was director of special projects, and was previously Smarter Living editor at The New York Times and editor in chief of Lifehacker. He is also the author of the…

00s

Marvalee Bascus Leslie ’03

Marvalee Bascus Leslie ’03 joined the board of trustees of Brooklyn Children’s Museum. She is vice president of loyalty marketing membership activation at American Express in the U.S. Consumer Services Business.

70s

Joanne Amorosi ’79, M.A. ’81

Joanne Amorosi ’79, M.A. ’81 completed her 30-year career at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency by overseeing the development of its National Environmental Museum and Education Center, which recently won the Historical Preservation and Exhibits…

Passings

Mary Louise Lucas ’57

Mary Louise Lucas ’57 died on May 21, 2024, in Columbia, Maryland. Raised in University Park, she attended the Academy of Notre Dame before graduating from UMD. Her love of sports led her to become a physical education teacher and coach at Bladensburg…

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Madieu Williams ’03

Madieu Williams ’03 joined Eagle Title as a settlement officer. He previously worked in corporate and nonprofit organizations,and has an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Baltimore School of…