UMES juniors (from left) Amari Christopher and Jazmin Bright were chosen to participate in a large-scale farmer-focused project as soil health fellows with the Million Acre Challenge. The collaborative initiative helps farmers build healthy soil and increase farm profitability. As fellows, the general agriculture majors will each receive a $7,500 stipend to conduct research activities…Read more Students selected for Million Acre Challenge soil health fellowship
UMES biologist gives seaweed eco talk at Assateague event
UMES researcher Madhumi Mitra (at left) shared her expertise in seaweed at a special eco talk Sept. 20 during the Ballet on the Beach Dance Festival. The third annual event, held at Assateague State Park, featured free professional dance performances interspersed with informational presentations on the history of the island and its wild ponies, and…Read more UMES biologist gives seaweed eco talk at Assateague event
Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Expo Oct. 18
Aspiring young scientists can explore hands-on activities and get a look inside UMES’ new 4-H STEM Mobile Lab on Oct. 18 during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 4-H STEM Expo. The family-friendly event is free and geared toward youth ages 5-18. Interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics demonstrations, and exhibits will take place from…Read more Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Expo Oct. 18
UMES science building gets facelift, improves student experience
UMES undertook several renovation projects on the historic George Washington Carver science building, home to the Department of Natural Sciences. As 30% of UMES students take classes in Carver, improving the science learning environment and safety were paramount. To start, extensive exterior work was implemented to increase the integrity of the building, including a new…Read more UMES science building gets facelift, improves student experience
SANS students spend summer in research internships
Summer is quickly coming to a close, signaling the end of summer research programs for UMES students spending the break on campus furthering career readiness skills. Field and lab activities are winding down, and research papers and posters are getting final touches in preparation for end-of-program reporting and presentations for the Summer Research Symposium slated…Read more SANS students spend summer in research internships
See how summer interns experience the SANS mantra: research, teaching and extension
This summer was a trifecta of first-times for two rising seniors at Washington High School: being on a college campus, having a summer internship, and learning how to conduct and present research alongside faculty and graduate students. The Somerset County students participated in an eight-week summer program at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore through…Read more See how summer interns experience the SANS mantra: research, teaching and extension
UMES nutrition science lab, classrooms get major upgrades
Renovations on a nutrition science lab and updated classrooms are expected to be complete by end of summer. They will enhance student learning “by providing modern equipment, fostering hands-on experiences and supporting a positive and dynamic learning environment,” said Robin Gould (pictured below), director of UMES’ Didactic Program in Dietetics and lead on the project….Read more UMES nutrition science lab, classrooms get major upgrades
Spring agribusiness graduate earns Farm Credit scholarship
Recent graduate Mouhamadou Diack was among two UMES students who received $5,000 scholarships from the Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement for the 2024-25 academic year. The funds help awardees continue their studies and intent to pursue agriculture-related careers. Diack, an agribusiness management major, came to UMES as a transfer student after earning an associate’s…Read more Spring agribusiness graduate earns Farm Credit scholarship
UMES graduate student contributes to poultry research, awarded industry scholarship
Unishma Ghimire, who is pursuing a master’s degree in food and agricultural sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is the recipient of the Emerson Morgan Graduate Scholarship. The $3,000 award is the largest among $23,500 awarded to a dozen college students by the Delmarva Chicken Association. “By supporting these students, DCA is nurturing…Read more UMES graduate student contributes to poultry research, awarded industry scholarship
Here’s what our Spring 2025 graduates had to say:
Colin Glushakow, bachelor’s general agriculture, animal science, pre-vet, Hebron, Maryland. Glushakow credits his success to “my support system, the friends I made and my advisor, who helped me plan my next steps.” The aspiring veterinarian will take a gap year to work at a farm in New York before applying to a school of veterinary…Read more Here’s what our Spring 2025 graduates had to say:
