Urban areas are typically warmer than their surroundings, which means that increased temperatures due to climate change are amplified there. Increasing the number of urban forests can work to control this effect and even mitigate or reverse it. The University of Maryland Eastern Shore is part of a coalition of 1890 land-grant universities embarking on…Read more UMES urban forestry program adds to U.S. climate change response
UMES researchers look at ways to protect coastal areas of the Chesapeake Bay from saltwater intrusion
A team of researchers at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore are involved in a two-year project aimed at managing and protecting coastal areas of the Chesapeake Bay watershed for resilience to climate change. Low-lying and shallow areas in coastal forests are vulnerable to sea level rise and saltwater intrusion, resulting in soil salinization. “This…Read more UMES researchers look at ways to protect coastal areas of the Chesapeake Bay from saltwater intrusion
UMES physics professor named an American Physical Society Fellow
University of Maryland Eastern Shore physics professor Kausik Das was recently selected as a fellow of the American Physical Society. It is on the heels of his also being named a fellow of the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where he visited this summer to develop collaborative plans…Read more UMES physics professor named an American Physical Society Fellow
UMES Extension leader receives top agricultural honor
Escobar is Maryland Association of County Agricultural Agents’ 2023 honoree The Maryland Association of County Agricultural Agents recognized Dr. E. Nelson Escobar as its 2023 Honorary Ag Agent. Escobar received the award at a surprise presentation during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 20th annual Small Farm Conference’s luncheon on Nov. 3. He is applauded…Read more UMES Extension leader receives top agricultural honor
New program at UMES gives high school students college experiences
A successful summer camp pilot program has led to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore being awarded a $750,000 grant through the U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture. The Food and Agriculture Non-formal Education grant will fund an academic year online program including a similar summer experience for high school students…Read more New program at UMES gives high school students college experiences
USDA 1890 National Scholars at UMES inspired during visit by expert on civil rights
“All aspects of your life, the heartaches and the joys, have brought you to where you are now,” Dr. Penny Brown Reynolds, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s deputy assistant secretary for civil rights, shared with a group of USDA 1890 national scholars at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore prior to an open fireside chat…Read more USDA 1890 National Scholars at UMES inspired during visit by expert on civil rights
SANS students explore opportunities at annual First Look Fair
UMES’ School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences held its annual First Look Fair on Sept. 21 for students to check out experiential learning opportunities offered through student clubs, study abroad, internships and student work. Photos below by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications, tdudek@umes.edu….Read more SANS students explore opportunities at annual First Look Fair
Nutrition education program lauded by international organization
UMES Extension’s Nutrition and Health Program, led by Dr. Virginie Zoumenou, is the recipient of recent international awards for its impact in the high food insecurity community that it serves. The program was honored with the Nutrition Education Program Impact Award from the Society of Nutrition Education and Behavior and the Excellence in Creative Solutions…Read more Nutrition education program lauded by international organization
UMES is training the next generation of scientists through STEM STARS program
The first students in a new living-learning STEM program (Students Achieving Results in Science) arrived on campus in early August to jump-start their academic careers at UMES. Half of them (pictured at left) are pursuing degrees within the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences. “Campus is bigger than I expected, but not so large as…Read more UMES is training the next generation of scientists through STEM STARS program
UMES holds ribbon-cutting for USDA-funded agricultural research facility
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore hosted U.S. Department of Agriculture representatives at its annual Ag Showcase on August 16 to celebrate the university’s USDA-funded Research, Extension and Teaching Farm south of campus. USDA Deputy Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics Dr. Sanah Baig and USDA Senior Advisor for Racial Equity Dr. Dewayne Goldmon…Read more UMES holds ribbon-cutting for USDA-funded agricultural research facility
