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Finishing touches are being made to the Agricultural Research & Education Center at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.  The newly constructed building, slated to open in 2026, will provide modern research and education space, better positioning UMES for continued agriculture innovation to support agribusiness and economic development throughout Maryland and the region.  At about…Read more Ingenuity 2026: New Ag Building Advances Research

By Gail Stephens Alexandria Camp recalls sitting before the TV engrossed in popular dramatized crime shows as a youth. It wasn’t the charismatic or quirky main characters, or the plot twists, but the “meticulous work of the lab technicians” that caught her interest.  The UMES biochemistry major, who earned her bachelor’s degree in December 2025,…Read more Ingenuity 2026: She Wants to be a Forensic Scientist

By Kara Nuzback The 11th biennial NOAA Educational Partnership Program (NOAA EPP) Education and Science Forum, held at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, brought together leading researchers, educators and students to advance the future of marine and atmospheric sciences. The event, hosted by the NOAA Living Marine Resources Cooperative Science Center, showcased cutting-edge esearch…Read more Ingenuity 2026: Marine Science Scholars Gather at Forum

By Dr. Stephan Tubene Skilled personnel, educators, practitioners and the professional workforce in today’s agriculture are required to go beyond the  understanding of cross-cutting sciences of agriculture, food and environment. They must be willing to explore and develop their teaching skills and experiences based on successful practices in other countries. The Global Orientation to Agricultural…Read more Ingenuity 2026: The Next Generation

By Gail Stephens Learning by doing takes classroom and textbook knowledge and applies it to real-world situations. Experiential opportunities are the backbone of student success, helping them gain practical skills, research acumen, improved critical thinking and professional competence. The UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences, or SANS, incorporates a streamlined approach to strengthen undergraduate…Read more Ingenuity 2026: Springboard to Success

By Kara Nuzback Two rapidly advancing fields of scientific research are transforming the way we look at the natural world. Environmental DNA, or eDNA, offers a bird’s-eye view of the variety and complexity of life on Earth. Microbial ecology sheds light on poorly understood organismal interactions.  “Expertise in these fields keeps UMES on the cutting…Read more Ingenuity 2026: The Unseen World

By Gail Stephens Eating a diet consisting heavily of fresh, locally sourced food that is high in nutritional value isn’t just a lifestyle choice, it translates to a powerful form of food-based health care. It is proactive with the goal of helping Americans prevent, manage and even delay the onset of chronic diseases that contribute…Read more Ingenuity 2026: Just What the Doctor Ordered

By Gail Stephens Small- to mid-sized farms are steadily joining the value-added agriculture movement, and UMES Extension activities help farmers get on board.  It’s a trend aimed at strengthening rural America by creating increased economic opportunities and agribusiness development. Value-added agriculture activities enhance the worth of an agricultural commodity by creating new, locally produced agricultural products; expanding…Read more Ingenuity 2026: Growing Farmer Profits

By Kara Nuzback and Gail Stephens A school of thought could prevent future global illness outbreaks caused by the transfer of disease or infection from animals to humans, or zoonosis, if widely adopted.  The term “One Health” was coined in the Wildlife Conservation Society’s 2004 Manhattan Principles. At the time, our increasingly global society was…Read more Ingenuity 2026: One Health

By Moses T. Kairo The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences is  eagerly anticipating all that is to come in 2026.  The newly constructed Agricultural Research & Education Center will soon open its doors as the iconic state-of-theart facility for the school. Equipped with technologically advanced classrooms, labs and greenhouses, it is designed to help…Read more Ingenuity 2026: From the Dean