Chemistry & Biochemistry - University of Maryland

Congratulations to Prof. Mercedes Taylor and Grad student Michael Baptiste on winning UMD Invention of the Year in the Physical Sciences Category! They earned this distinction for their accomplishments in designing and demonstrating a novel ligand system for the separation of lanthanides.

https://chem.umd.edu/news/mercedes-taylor-and-michael-baptistes-discovery-named-umd-2026-invention-year-physical

Many Hands Make Light Work
In the lab, chemistry Ph.D. student Mya Gaddy uses light to build synthetic molecules for drug development. She also supports her peers as vice president of UMD’s Chemistry and Biochemistry Graduate Student Organization.
https://chem.umd.edu/news/many-hands-make-light-work

Far from Family, a Graduating Chemistry Major Forged His Own Path. Isaac Robinson credits great teachers, scholarships and his job at Giant for guiding him “home.”

https://chem.umd.edu/news/far-family-graduating-chemistry-major-forged-his-own-path

'Indian Niño' Drove Record Heat in 2023 and 2024, New UMD Study Finds
https://chem.umd.edu/news/indian-nino-drove-record-heat-2023-and-2024-new-umd-study-finds

Congratulations to the May 2026 candidates for graduation from the College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences - Univ. of Maryland

Congratulations to the College's May 2026 Candidates for Graduation! | Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry | University of Maryland Congratulations to the May 2026 candidates for graduation from the University of Maryland's College of Computer,

In Memoriam: Michael P. Doyle (1942-2026)
Michael P. Doyle who served as professor and chair of the University of Maryland’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry from 2003 to 2013, passed away on April 11, 2026.

https://chem.umd.edu/news/memoriam-michael-p-doyle-1942-2026

A new study from the Dodson group demonstrates how to control the nuclear spin of molecular hydrogen (H2) by simply freezing it in dry ice. This new technique, published in the journal Physical Review Letters on April 29, 2026, could improve energy storage for hydrogen fuel, memory for quantum computing and the ability to measure comet temperatures in outer space.

A Surprisingly Simple Way to Control Quantum Behavior | Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry | University of Maryland A new study from UMD chemical physicists could lead to more stable quantum memory, safer fuel storage

Explore the Chemistry of Food with UMD Senior Lexi Chiu | College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences | University of Maryland The double-degree student in chemistry and nutrition and food science finds connections between the la

Kaia Ungerer (B.S. ’23, Chemistry) spins chemistry into something beautiful as a cosmetic chemist at Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC in Baltimore.

She says her undergraduate studies at UMD helped make her dream career a reality.

“My academic background has given me the technical expertise to understand formulation chemistry and the strategic mindset to think like a founder,” Kaia said. “All of the physical science classes and the hands-on experiences at Maryland helped me tremendously.”