Chesapeake Water Quality Center
Who We Are
Our Mission
To develop and transfer economically sustainable agricultural strategies and technologies that enhance water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and train the workforce of tomorrow for continued future innovations.
Our Vision
The Center will develop a highly-skilled, diverse scientific workforce that develops and supports economically and environmentally sustainable agricultural systems that enhance and promote water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and other Coastal Bays.
What We Do
Generate and apply knowledge in the development of innovative and economical nutrient management systems for agriculture that enhance water quality in the Chesapeake Bay and other Coastal Bays.
Promote adoption of effective technologies and management strategies through public outreach and stakeholder engagement.
Develop a skilled, diversified workforce for continued future innovations through undergraduate and graduate training.
Our Team:
Arthur L. Allen, PhD; UMES Specialization: Soil and Water Chemistry
Fawzy Hashem, PhD; UMES Specialization: Soil Microbiology
Eric May, Ph.D.; UMES Specialization: Ecology
Salina Parveen, Ph.D.; UMES Specialization: Food Microbiology
Meng Xia, Ph.D.; UMES Specialization: Modeling
Tracie Bishop, ABD; UMES Specialization: Geospatial Info Technology
Joseph S. Pitula, Ph.D.; UMES Specialization: Microbiology
Anthony Buda, Ph.D.; USDA/ARS Specialization: Hydrology
Patricia Milner, Ph.D.; USDA/ARS Specialization: Microbiology
For additional info, contact:
Dr. Arthur Allen, Professor
Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences
University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Princess Anne, MD 21853
Phone: 410-651-6212
Email: alallen@umes.edu
