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Making Public Transit Work for All
$2.35M NSF Grant Aims to Ease Transportation for Low-income Baltimore Neighborhoods Read MoreView Article Details for Making Public Transit Work for All -
How to Bee of Assistance
One-man Squad Comes to Aid of Apiculture Novices Read MoreView Article Details for How to Bee of Assistance -
Revolutionize the Commute: Electric Bicycle
For the past three years, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Romel Gomez has challenged students to push the laws of physics and the limits of technology in his electric bicycle capstone course, where students have developed everything from a solar recumbent bike to an e-mountain bike capable of climbing the stairs of Maryland’s Xfinity Center. Read MoreView Article Details for Revolutionize the Commute: Electric Bicycle -
A Dose of Nature - New Study Finds Even Short Times Outdoors Have Therapeutic Effect on Mental Health
Spending as little as 10 minutes of leisure time experiencing nature can measurably improve college students’ mental health and well-being, according to a recent study led by UMD and Cornell University researchers.View Article Details for A Dose of Nature - New Study Finds Even Short Times Outdoors Have Therapeutic Effect on Mental Health -
Good Neighbor Day Seeking Team Leaders and Environmental Ambassadors
The Office of Community Engagement is seeking volunteers to serve as team leaders or environmental ambassadors on Good Neighbor Day, the annual community day of service in College Park to beautify shared spaces and engage in sustainable practices. The ninth annual Good Neighbor Day will take place on Saturday, April 4. The 2020 event is projecting more than 1,000 volunteers for nearly 25 service projects throughout Greater College Park.View Article Details for Good Neighbor Day Seeking Team Leaders and Environmental Ambassadors
More University Sustainability News
October 8, 2025
UMD-led Team Develops Novel Method to Recycle 3D-Printed Circuit Boards
Material Can Be Safely Dissolved in Water to Avoid Adding to Global E-Waste Pile
August 8, 2025
$2M NSF Award Funds AI Investigation of Biopolymers for Biodegradable Plastics
Engineering Research Aims to Reduce Global Burden of Pollution
May 13, 2025
New Mural ‘Brightens’ Regents Drive Garage
Artwork Designed by Honors Humanities Students