Center for Student Excellence | School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences

Center for Student Excellence

The newly formed Center for Student Excellence at the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences is your one-stop shop to find help and resources as you prepare for a career of your dreams with a degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Let the Center for Student Excellence help you with guidance specific to your academic interest and future career goals.

The Center assists all undergraduate students from freshmen through seniors — at all academic levels. The Center can help you stay better connected, network and enhance your School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences experience.

Students, faculty and staff gathered for the annual SANS First Look Fair Thursday, September 21, 2023 at UMES. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Agriculture Communication Photographer)

SANS Lecture Series Dr. Kausiksankar Das on UMES Technology in the classroom, both virtual reality and use of a cellphone. (Photo by Todd Dudek, UMES Agriculture Communication Photographer)

UMES-Corteva SANS Student-Led Undergraduates Research Symposium

SANS CSE will host the inaugural SANS Student-Led Undergraduates Research Symposium, sponsored by Corteva AgriScience, on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Engineering and Aviation Science Complex on the UMES campus.

The symposium will include all 499 research posters, LSAMP research presentations, and various other undergraduate research presentations.

The symposium welcomes undergraduate student researchers from across disciplines to share research and engage in meaningful discussion.

The event provides a platform to showcase innovations and research that advance agricultural practices and integrate cutting-edge technology for a more resilient and sustainable future.

We are seeking abstracts from undergraduate researchers in all academic departments that highlight interdisciplinary approaches to solving challenges in agriculture, environmental conservation, food security and technological advancements that support sustainability.

Submissions should emphasize collaboration, innovation and practical applications in real-world contexts through the lens of the agriculture-centered and related industry.

Abstracts of no more than 300 words (excluding title, authors and affiliation) must be submitted via the registration link at https://forms.gle/HhtTPVpmGyU6bZpe8 by Nov. 11.

Abstracts submitted in incorrect format will not be considered.

Registration for the symposium may be completed at https://forms.gle/HhtTPVpmGyU6bZpe8. For more information, contact the symposium committee at umes_cortevacommittee@outlook.com

What the Center Can Do for You

Gain knowledge through talks, training and more

SANS Seminar Series
After-hours academic help for School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences students (Hours TBA)
Learn how to connect with college and campus-wide club and organizations
School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence Office Hours: Click here to schedule a meeting
Check out the latest Center for Student Excellence Friday Flye r offering student internships, research experience, professional development, and other opportunities

Career path guidance

Career and Professional Development Center

Writing Workshops

The Center for Student Excellence is offering a Research and Scientific Writing and Communication Workshop in the fall, open to all majors. The four-part workshop series is led by faculty advisor, Dr. Biswadeep Dhar.

Four sessions will be offered on the following dates: