Welcome to our Spring 2026 issue! Click below to read!
Editors’ Note
Welcome!
Every issue of Grey Matters at the University of Maryland (UMD) comes to- gether a little differently, and Spring 2026 was no exception to this. Between general body meetings filled with brainstorming, collaborating with our Grad- uate Student Panel, and hosting our first-ever Evening with Neuroscience, this semester felt extremely busy in the best way possible. But we wouldn’t have it any other way, and after our members’ diligent efforts amidst this whirlwind of a season, we are excited to finally share the newest edition of Grey Matters UMD with all of you!
This cycle, we were captivated by the range of voices that filled each of these pages— voices that could be heard through literary tone or observed through artistic expression. Some pieces provoke the more traditional thinking regard- ing science, while others explore the smaller experiences and questions that shape our everyday lives. When put all together, they reflect the creativity our team continues to bring to this journal semester after semester.
Putting this issue together has been rewarding and inspiring, and none of it would have been possible without the dedication of our authors, editors, art- ists, and production staff. We are forever thankful for everyone who gave their time, ideas, and energy to make this edition possible.
As always, we’re excited to see Grey Matters UMD continue to grow, and we hope this issue leaves you thinking, questioning, and maybe even seeing famil- iar topics in a brand new light.
Signing off,
Pratiksha Das & Eshal Ahmed
Editors-in-Chief
