Shanelle Haughton will be an inaugural participant in the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s José E. Serrano Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions Graduate Fellowship Program pilot. The federal agency’s Office of Education selected the doctoral student in UMES’ Marine, Estuarine and Environmental Sciences graduate program for the honor. Serrano is a retired congressman who spent his career “supporting equal opportunity, education and…Read more SANS doctoral student selected for new NOAA fellowship program supporting STEM research
SANS students present research at virtual biomedical conference
SANS students involved in the Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation program virtually attended and presented their research November 10-13 at the 2021 Annual Biomedical Research Conference for Minority Students. Three of the eight UMES students highlighting their work through an ePoster won an award for their effort. Kudos to Teemer Barry, chemistry (Dr. Victoria Volkis); Fabiola Beauvior, physiology and…Read more SANS students present research at virtual biomedical conference
Semester’s extracurricular activities prove beneficial for biology major.
The future looks bright for junior biology major Iyinyeoluwa “Ruth” Okulate. Her name just keeps popping up on the lists of end-of-year student accolades—all preparing her for a career in medicine. Okulate, who is in UMES’ Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation program, plans on taking her MCAT in March 2022. When Dr. Tracy Bell, an associate professor…Read more Semester’s extracurricular activities prove beneficial for biology major.
Thanksgiving tradition demonstrated in San Domingo on Small Farm Conference bus tour.
I had done a little research and reading on the area in preparation, but didn’t know what I was in for on one of the farm bus tour stops as part of UMES Extension’s Small Farm Conference. After carefully traversing the winding, backcountry roads to San Domingo, I arrived early at the 38-acre property of Newell…Read more Thanksgiving tradition demonstrated in San Domingo on Small Farm Conference bus tour.
Registration is now open for UMES Small Farm Conference
PRINCESS ANNE-MD- (October 2, 2020)-COVID-19 will not prevent University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension from holding its 17th annual Small Farm Conference November 6-7. Registration is now open for the event that will take place this year in a hybrid format to ensure the safety of participants. “During these challenging times, farmers need our support more than ever….Read more Registration is now open for UMES Small Farm Conference
New 1890 Scholarship Program reserved for first time and transfer students
A new scholarship program for 1890 land-grant food and agricultural sciences (FAS) majors is set for Fall 2020. Reserved for first-time college students and for students who transfer from community colleges, the national 1890 Scholarships Program aims to address the shortfall of FAS graduates available to enter the nation’s workforce. “Today’s announcement signifies our continuing…Read more New 1890 Scholarship Program reserved for first time and transfer students
Learn about the health benefits and production of bok choy at free UMES webinar
“Why Bok Choy?” is the topic of a June 24 webinar offered by University of Maryland Eastern Shore Extension. The 10 a.m. virtual seminar will be conducted by Dr. Nadine Burton-Stubbs, an alternative crop specialist with the Small Farm Outreach Program. “There is an old saying, ‘Let food be thy medicine and thy medicine be…Read more Learn about the health benefits and production of bok choy at free UMES webinar
USDA-backed study shows small farm success linked to networks
A four-year study of the social networks of small-scale and minority specialty-crop farmers in Maryland, Delaware and Tennessee has come to a close. The findings, recently reported in the Journal of Agriculture, Food Systems and Community Development, show that farmers who play a prominent role in their network realize greater profits. Supported by a half-million…Read more USDA-backed study shows small farm success linked to networks
Graduating senior makes strong showing at research symposium.
Note University of Maryland Eastern Shore student Rhyan Knight received an honorable mention for her presentation at the University of New Hampshire’s Undergraduate Research Conference Interdisciplinary Science & Engineering Symposium last month. The annual conference was held virtually this year due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Knight, who is a NOAA Educational Partnership Program Living…Read more Graduating senior makes strong showing at research symposium.
Chemistry professor recognized by ACS as outstanding mentor
The American Chemistry Society’s Project SEED program is thriving at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, and Dr. Victoria Volkis is behind its success. Volkis is one of two inaugural recipients of the Outstanding Project SEED Mentor Award. She and Dr. Arthur Tinoco from the Puerto Rico ACS local section were selected from a pool of seven national finalists…Read more Chemistry professor recognized by ACS as outstanding mentor
