PRINCESS ANNE, MD- (April 29, 2022)- This year’s Arbor Day celebration is notable as it marks the 150th anniversary of the national observance. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore teamed up with the Maryland Forest Service for a tree planting ceremony today to serve as one of the statewide kick-off events aiming to be a…Read more UMES celebrates 150th Arbor Day by joining college campus tree program
Fashion merchandising students network with alumnae mentors in LA fashion industry
UMES fashion merchandising students likely still have stars in their eyes after a spring break experiential learning trip to the glamorous and glitzy LA Fashion District. Dr. Bridgett Clinton-Scott, an associate professor in the Department of Human Ecology, connected 11 of her students with UMES alumnae working in the industry in Los Angeles. Entrepreneur, influencer…Read more Fashion merchandising students network with alumnae mentors in LA fashion industry
SANS/Dreyfus lectures feature trailblazing chemist next month
UMES’ Department of Natural Sciences will host distinguished chemist Dr. Kimberly Jackson as the speaker for an April 14 scientific lecture for the campus community and a non-scientific talk open to the public the following day, both in the Richard A. Henson Center. Jackson is chair and professor of chemistry and biochemistry at Spelman College…Read more SANS/Dreyfus lectures feature trailblazing chemist next month
SANS students represent UMES at HBCU Battle of the Brains in Austin, Texas
The fifth annual HBCU Battle of the Brains proved to be a valuable educational and fun experience for a team of six SANS students and their advisor who traveled to Austin, Texas, March 8-14 to represent UMES at the national academic competition and diversity recruiting event. Ag Communications was privy to updates on the team’s…Read more SANS students represent UMES at HBCU Battle of the Brains in Austin, Texas
Callaloo Recipes by Dr. Nadine Burton, Alternative Crop Specialist, UMES Extension
Spicy Callaloo Dip Ingredients1 cup chopped callaloo1 cup taco-blend cheese2 medium jalapeno peppers (diced)1 small onion chopped1 tablespoon parmesan cheese1 cup water1 tablespoon olive oil Cooking InstructionsSauté callaloo; add oil in a small pot, add onion and stir for 1-2 minutes, then add callaloo and Knorr chicken seasoning, stir and allow to cook until tender….Read more Callaloo Recipes by Dr. Nadine Burton, Alternative Crop Specialist, UMES Extension
UMES students to compete in HBCU Battle of the Brains
A team of UMES students are hard at work preparing for the 5th annual HBCU Battle of the Brains, described as “a national academic championship and experiential diversity recruiting showcase.” They will travel to Austin, Texas, March 8-14 to be pitted against teams from other historically Black colleges and universities in a business challenge competition. It…Read more UMES students to compete in HBCU Battle of the Brains
UMES looks at ways to help Delmarva farmers deal with salt intrusion in soybean fields
Delmarva farmlands are among the most critical areas of susceptibility to rising sea levels due to global climate change. Saltwater intrusion and well irrigation can impair the growth of salt sensitive row crops such as soybeans and corn—traditional staples for agricultural producers in the Mid-Atlantic. Dr. Naveen Kumar Dixit, a UMES Extension specialist and assistant…Read more UMES looks at ways to help Delmarva farmers deal with salt intrusion in soybean fields
UMES shares biotechnology knowledge in Central Asia
University of Maryland Eastern Shore expertise in biotechnology and precision plant breeding is being shared with the Kyrgyz National University in Kyrgyzstan through an international collaboration. Dr. Sadanand Dhekney, an associate professor in UMES’ Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences, traveled to the country from late November-early December 2021 through the Central Asia University…Read more UMES shares biotechnology knowledge in Central Asia
UMES microbiologist lends expertise to international food safety
Fish, which make up 80% of the animal protein consumed by the people of Bangladesh, is the most culturally preferred food after rice. Not surprisingly, fish farming (aquaculture) is currently one of the most important sectors of the national economy. Problematic to the system is that the country’s aquaculture industry has suffered from issues with…Read more UMES microbiologist lends expertise to international food safety
UMES Extension and New Mexico State University to collaborate with UMD on a half million dollar grant
UMES Extension and New Mexico State University will play vital roles in a half million dollar U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture grant to provide small farmers of fresh produce the training tools to help their workers ensure safe food practices for Maryland consumers. Food Safety Specialist Dr. Melinda Schwarz, Environmental…Read more UMES Extension and New Mexico State University to collaborate with UMD on a half million dollar grant
