A Feb. 22 lecture, “Space Food and Space Suits for Spaceflight,” in the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences Seminar Series appealed to UMES students interested in a wide range of fields, including human ecology — think food and fabric. Dr. Aaron Persad (at left), an assistant professor of aerospace engineering who recently joined the…Read more Aerospace engineering expert talks space food and suit technology
UMES professor appointed to Governor’s Commission
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has appointed University of Maryland Eastern Shore physics professor Dr. Kausik Das to the Governor’s Commission on South Asian American Affairs. The Jan. 2 announcement listed Das, the only representative from the Eastern Shore of Maryland, among 20 new members who will serve a four-year term. The commission is an advisory…Read more UMES professor appointed to Governor’s Commission
Harvard researcher joins UMES Department of Natural Sciences
Dr. Salem Al Mosleh joined SANS this semester as an assistant professor of physics in the Department of Natural Sciences. His expertise lies in the field of soft matter and biological physics, with an emphasis on understanding the physical principles governing biological systems. Mosleh’s postdoctoral research was at Harvard University’s School of Engineering under the…Read more Harvard researcher joins UMES Department of Natural Sciences
How to eat healthy: UMES dietitian shares tips for National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month is an annual campaign during the month of March created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics where everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing healthful eating and physical activity habits. Mediterranean Style of Eating Special to the SANS Digest by Robin Gould MS, RD, LDN, Director,…Read more How to eat healthy: UMES dietitian shares tips for National Nutrition Month
UMES project targets health disparities among Marylanders
A University of Maryland Eastern Shore faculty member will embark on a community-based research project looking at the social determinants of health and behaviors among Maryland residents with higher poverty rates. The project emanates from Dr. Biswadeep Dhar’s role as an Interfaith America 2024-25 Faith and Health Fellow. The assistant professor of human ecology at…Read more UMES project targets health disparities among Marylanders
