Center for Student Excellence
The newly formed Center for Student Excellence at the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences is your one-stop shop to find help and resources as you prepare for a career of your dreams with a degree from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Let the Center for Student Excellence help you with guidance specific to your academic interest and future career goals.
The Center assists all undergraduate students from freshmen through seniors — at all academic levels. The Center can help you stay better connected, network and enhance your School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences experience.
Flying High at Second DASL Expo
Student clubs from the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences came together for a day of fun, food and student-centered activities at the Second Dean’s Award for Student Leadership (DASL) Expo, sponsored by the SANS Center for Student Excellence, on Earth Day, Tuesday, April 22, at the Student Services Center on the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus. Co-hosted by NorthBay Education and the UMES chapter of the Environmental Science Association (winners of the 2024 DASL Award), the outdoor extravaganza celebrates Earth Day and the 135th anniversary of the 2nd Morrill Act. A Wellness Walk led by the UMES band preceded the expo. Photos by Todd Dudek/Ag Communications
What the Center Can Do for You
Gain knowledge through talks, training and more
- SANS Seminar Series
- After-hours academic help for School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences students (Hours TBA)
- Learn how to connect with college and campus-wide club and organizations
- School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence Office Hours: Click here to schedule a meeting
- Undergraduate Research’s Scientific Writing and Communication Professional Development Workshop. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11 a.m.-noon. Carver Hall Room 1102, UMES campus.
- Check out the latest Center for Student Excellence Friday Flyer offering student internships, research experience, professional development, and other opportunities
Career path guidance
Student Corteva-UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium
The inaugural Student Corteva-UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium, hosted by the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences’ Center for Student Excellence, was held Dec. 5. This symposium offered a unique platform for students to present their research, gain valuable experience, and engage with the academic community. Photos by Todd Dudek/Ag Communications
Resources to Help Your Academic and Career Path
- UMES Land-Grant Scholarship Program
- Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program
Departmental Scholarships
Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences
- The Igor Petrovich Soverda Memorial Scholarship Fund
- The Agribusiness Advisory Council Endowment Fund
- The Attorney Generals Agriculture Natural Science Scholarship Fund
- The UMES Department of Agriculture Centennial Scholarship Fund
- The Julia Carter Lacy Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The James W and Anne W Taylor Endowment Fund
- John A Wilson Achievement Award Fund
- The Henry and Carolyn Brooks Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Dr Joseph and Valerie Wutoh Scholarship Fund
- Williedean H Waring and Eddie Gregg Scholarship Fund
Natural Sciences
- The Paul S. Sarbanes Endowment Fund
- The Charles D Gregg and Jannie L Cooper Fund
- The Scott Earnest Seibold Memorial Scholarship in Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences Fund
- The Henry and Carolyn Brooks Endowed Scholarship Fund
- Lucy Oguanobi Scholarship Fund
- Dr Joseph and Valerie Wutoh Scholarship Fund
- John A Wilson Achievement Award Fund
- The James W and Anne W Taylor Endowment Fund
- The Julia Carter Lacy Endowed Scholarship Fund
Human Ecology
- The James W and Anne W Taylor Endowment Fund
- The Brenda Eaton Edwards Scholarship Fund
- Ronnie and Brenda Holden Scholarship Fund
- The Julia Carter Lacy Endowed Scholarship Fund
- The Shirley Hymon Parker Endowed Fund
- Elka M Stevens Professional Development Endowment
- Williedean H Waring and Eddie Gregg Scholarship Fund
- Human Ecology Alumni Endowment Fund
- Dr. Youssef Hafez Endowment Fund
- The Savoy Fund for Human Ecology
- George A. & Peggy W. Stewart Endowment Fund
- The Retia Walker Scholarship Fund
- Finish Line Scholarship
Learn more about scholarships and financial aid opportunities at UMES
Contact Us
Call: 410-651-7101
Email: sanscse@umes.edu
Subscribe to our weekly newsletters: sanscse@umes.edu
Center Director: Dr. Kausiksankar Das, Ph.D.
Program Manager: Katrina Kelly
