Nearly 2,000 researchers and students participated in the Association of 1890 Research Directors Symposium held March 28-31, 2026 in New Orleans. Themed “Innovations in Food, Health & Agriculture: Technological Advancements, Ecological Resilience & Economic Sustainability,” more than 300 oral, and 510 posters were presented. The symposium is a gathering to showcase and share research findings…Read more 1890 faculty and student research findings shared at sympoisum
Maryland family and consumer sciences professionals meet at UMES; student research highlighted
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosted the Maryland Association of Family and Consumer Sciences spring meeting April 17, 2026. It was organized around the theme “Advancing the FCS Profession.” The event brought faculty and students together for a day of professional development and networking, including workshops on natural dyeing, financial literacy and digital textile…Read more Maryland family and consumer sciences professionals meet at UMES; student research highlighted
UMES faculty and extension member awarded for mentorship
None shone brighter at the annual 1890 Association of Research Directors Biennial Research Symposium than Dr. Lila Karki. The associate professor of agricultural economics was awarded the 2026 McKinley Mayes Mentoring Award on March 31 during the event’s awards banquet. The prestigious award recognizes an ARD member, or a research scientist, committed to mentoring early…Read more UMES faculty and extension member awarded for mentorship
Biomedical researcher to honors awardees: ‘Tell your story’
The U.S. gained a biomedical engineer who is contributing knowledge to research in cystic fibrosis thanks in part to UMES’ School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. Dr. Yasmin Roye (UMES Class of 2020), a scientist in Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s Department of Pediatrics, Division of Pulmonology, returned to her alma mater as the guest speaker for…Read more Biomedical researcher to honors awardees: ‘Tell your story’
UMES students receive academic awards at Honors Convocation
Top scholars were celebrated April 2, 2026, during the 73rd annual UMES Honors Convocation held in the Ella Fitzgerald Center. University of Maryland Eastern Shore undergraduates were recognized for academic achievements, including dean’s list honors for the 2025 spring and fall semesters (minimum 3.5 GPA), departmental distinction (minimum 3.7 GPA), departmental honors (an outstanding student…Read more UMES students receive academic awards at Honors Convocation
