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Max Springer is heading to Princeton University's Computer Science Department after completing his Ph.D. in applied mathematics this spring!

As a postdoc, Max will continue his work in algorithmic #GameTheory, specifically focusing on mitigating algorithmic bias in decision-making. #UMDgrad
Max Springer's Next Stop: Princeton Department of Computer Science
April 23, 2025 at 8:33 PM
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🎓 Celebrating Dr. Anne D. Rickwood!
📍 @calvertnet.bsky.social
📝 Tackling Barriers to Advanced Placement: Strengthening the Sense of Belonging of First-Time AP & Underrepresented Students
🎓 Ed.D., @univofmaryland.bsky.social
#EdD #UMDGrad #EquityInEducation
May 22, 2025 at 1:29 PM
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Astronomy Ph.D. graduate Ellis Bogat's next stop after graduation is a postdoctoral position at the Laboratoire d'Astrophysique de Marseille!

Ellis' doctoral research focused on using novel instruments and analysis techniques to search for and characterize exoplanets. #UMDgrad 🎓🔭
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April 21, 2026 at 7:50 PM
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🎓 Cheers to Dr. Tshela H. Dennis!
📍 Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS)
📝 An Analysis of the Disproportionate Discipline Referral Rates of African American Middle School Students
🎓 Ed.D., @univofmaryland.bsky.social
#UMDGrad #EdD #EquityInSchools #SchoolLeadership
May 22, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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🎓 Congrats to Dr. Gordon Libby! Ed.D.
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 An Analysis of Factors That Promote Teacher–Student Relationships of Alternative Educational Students Based Upon Perceptions of School Climate Data

#UMDGrad #EdD #PGCPS #SchoolClimate #AlternativeEducation
May 23, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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🎓 Huge congrats to Dr. Trina Hayes!
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 Investigating Principal Supervisor Actions That Support Principal Instructional Leadership
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👏 Collaborated with Dr. Courtni Ball & Dr. Felice N. DeSouza
#SchoolLeaders #EdD #UMDGrad
May 22, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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🎓 Big congrats to Dr. Courtni Ball!
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 Investigating Principal Supervisor Actions That Support Principal Instructional Leadership
🎓 Ed.D., @UMD in School System Leadership
👏 Collaborated with Dr. Felice N. DeSouza & Dr. Trina Hayes
#EdD #UMDGrad #SchoolLeaders
May 22, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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🎓 Shoutout to Dr. Felice N. DeSouza!
📍 Prince George’s County Public Schools
📝 Investigating Principal Supervisor Actions That Support Principal Instructional Leadership
🎓 Ed.D., @UMD in School System Leadership
👏 Collaborated with Dr. Courtni Ball & Dr. Trina Hayes
#UMDGrad #EdD #EdLeadership
May 22, 2025 at 1:27 PM
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Astronomy graduate Mackenzie Samartzis received a full-time return offer from @jhuapl.bsky.social after an undergraduate internship!

Her new role at APL will involve #DataAnalysis and research, and she is excited to continue learning from astrophysics experts. #UMDgrad
Mackenzie Samartzis' next stop is the John Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
May 1, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Applied Mathematics & Statistics, and Scientific Computation graduate Aditi Sen's next stop is the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences at NIH!

"I am really looking forward to applying my statistical knowledge and solving important #PublicHealth problems." #UMDgrad
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June 11, 2026 at 9:27 PM
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Astronomy grad Braden Marazzo-Nowicki's next stop is McGill's Physics Department, where he'll pursue a Ph.D. in astrophysics and research high-energy plasma accretion environments!

During undergrad, Braden conducted research on #BlackHoles and volunteered for conservation efforts. #UMDgrad 🔭
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May 22, 2026 at 8:12 PM
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After years of struggling through undergrad, I have officially graduated with my Bachelor’s degree in Physics from @univofmaryland.bsky.social. It feels so unreal… but I’m proud of being able to finish this marathon.
Next lap/stop: Ph.D in Physics.
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#UMDgrad
#physicsterp
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#STEM
May 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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Astronomy and physics dual-degree senior Aneesh Anandanatarajan is heading to @ucsb.bsky.social's Physics Department to begin his Ph.D.!

He plans to conduct theoretical high-energy and stellar astrophysics research to uncover mysteries of white dwarfs, neutron stars and #BlackHoles. #UMDgrad
Aneesh Anandanatarajan's next stop is the UC Santa Barbara Physics Department
April 28, 2025 at 7:26 PM
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"Today, you join a global community of 60K #ScienceTerps who have dedicated their lives to advancing knowledge and improving the world around them," Dean Amitabh Varshney said to the 1,700+ graduating seniors at our Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. #UMDgrad
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May 20, 2026 at 2:54 PM
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"Your work lies at the heart of progress," Dean Amitabh Varshney exhorted today's 100+ Ph.D. graduates, "and that is exactly what society needs today." #UMDgrad
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May 19, 2026 at 9:29 PM
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Our 2026 Doctoral Commencement Ceremony is starting soon at 10:30 a.m. ET!

Watch the ceremony—featuring speeches from Susan Gregurick (Ph.D. '95, chemistry) and Pooja Guhan (Ph.D. '25, computer science)—on our YouTube channel: youtube.com/@UMDscience #UMDgrad
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May 19, 2026 at 1:20 PM
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"The systems you design, the algorithms you write, the research you conduct—they affect people."

"Think carefully always about who bears the consequences of your work, and design accordingly," said Andy Balo (B.S. '70, microbiology) in his address to graduating seniors. #UMDgrad
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May 20, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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"We stand here having accomplished something truly meaningful...every late night session, every challenge, and every moment of resilience brought you to this day," said Tauksik Anil Kumar (M.S. '26, data science). #UMDgrad
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May 19, 2026 at 5:41 PM
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"Choose to be curious.
Choose to be kind.
Choose to be resilient.
Choose to show up, even when it feels uncertain.

And most importantly—choose boldly,
because no version of you is final."

Thanks to Raina Saraiya (B.S. '25, neuroscience) for sharing these wise words! #UMDgrad
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May 20, 2026 at 2:57 PM
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Pooja Guhan (Ph.D. '25, computer science) honored the advisors, family members and friends who supported today's graduates along their #PhDJourney.

"No one does a Ph.D. in isolation. Behind every breakthrough is a village of people that holds the ladder while we reach for the unknown." #UMDgrad
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May 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
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"You are a testament to the power of science, discovery and learning," Dean Amitabh Varshney said to our 470+ master’s and graduate certificate graduates today.

"Here, you learned how to apply your knowledge to complex problems... and how to turn ideas into impact." #UMDgrad
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May 19, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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Jhayron Steven Perez Carrasquilla will be joining @dsi-uchicago.bsky.social as an #AI for Climate Postdoctoral Scholar!

During his Ph.D. research with Atmospheric and Oceanic Science's Maria Molina, Jhayron studied #MachineLearning applications in climate dynamics and predictability. #UMDgrad
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April 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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There is so much to celebrate for our August and December graduating #ScienceTerps 🎓🐢

We are so proud of your accomplishments and can’t wait to celebrate with you all again at commencement in May. #UMDgrad
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December 12, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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"One of the best things about #UMD’s graduate program is the training that you received in asking good questions..."

"Curiosity is a match that sets off the fires of learning," NIH data strategy lead Susan Gregurick (Ph.D. '95, chemistry) advised our Ph.D. grads. #UMDgrad
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May 19, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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Neuroscience graduate Rebecca Pomerat's next stop is a one-year postbac at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke!

From there, she will move to Canada with the lab to research spinal circuits and plasticity at Toronto Western Hospital's Krembil Research Institute. #UMDgrad
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May 5, 2026 at 6:04 PM