Karen Shih ’09
Karen Shih has come full circle from her toddler days, when she lived with her parents in University of Maryland graduate housing. She's written for a variety of schools, including Brandeis University, Tufts University and Perkins School for the Blind, and she's always ready to cover the next great food or animal story.
A Baby’s-Eye View of UMD
Arboretum Program Introduces Caretakers and Kids to Plants, Pollinators Across Campus
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Bat Myths Busted
Do They Suck Your Blood? Are They Actually Blind? A Wildlife Biologist Explains
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All Hail David Do
Alum Named NYC Taxi Commissioner Navigates Ridesharing’s Rise, Drivers’ Economic Woes—and Plenty of Midtown Traffic
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A Peek Inside … Public Policy Professor Brandi Slaughter’s Office
Framed Food Stamp, Iconic Roosevelt Quote Fuel Child Advocate’s Activist Spirit
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What it Takes: New Dining Hall Dishes
From Viral TikTok Recipes to Decades of Curry-Cooking Experience, UMD Chefs Draw Widely for Inspiration
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Should You Squish a Spotted Lanternfly?
As the Invasive Species Hits UMD, Entomologist Explains How Much of a Threat It Really Is
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5 Tips for Better Chats With Young Children
As UMD Preschool and Research Center Turns 75, Director Says to Start by Ditching Your Phone
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‘Cheese’ the Day
Passion for Provolone, Parmesan Drives Alum to Pivot From Overseas Development to Opening Tasting Bar
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‘Warming Is Everywhere,’ Maryland’s Climate Monitor Warns
State Climatologist, a UMD Researcher, Calls for Diverse Scientific Voices as Climate Change Hits Globally
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A Peek Inside … CIVICUS Director Korey Rothman’s Office
Pez Dispensers, Plushies, Artwork Sweeten Visits With Students
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What It Takes: Equipping the Football Team
From 3D-Scanning Heads for Helmets to Scrubbing Out Stubborn Stains, Gridiron Gear Managers Support Terps’ Success
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