
News and Events
The Ag Communications Office supports news and media outreach efforts for the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences and UMES Extension. For media inquiries, contact Gail Stephens, Agricultural Communications and Media Associate, at410-621-3850 or gcstephens@umes.edu

Research partnership catalyst for alumna’s hire at Princeton
UMES Class of 2024 alumna Jasmine Pinchinat used her participation in a Chesapeake Bay collaborative research project as a springboard into a coveted full-time position at Princeton University. Read full story

Researcher advances PFAS studies with grants, invention
Dr. Eguono “Wayne” Omagamre of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore is attracting national attention for his research on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Read full story

UMES Ag Showcase offers latest in crop trials and research
University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s sixth annual Ag Showcase on Aug. 12 offers information and demonstrations on corn and soybean field trials, precision agriculture, alternative crops and soil health. Read full story

Summer research interns compete in Three-Minute Thesis
Interns participating in summer research and extension programs at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore showcased their projects in a Three-Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition. Read full story
EVENTS
Aug. 12: Ag Showcase 2026 at UMES
Sept. 10: SANS First Look Fair 2026
Oct. 23-24: 23rd Annual Small Farm Conference
Nov. 15-17: Maryland Agritourism Conference
Newsletters
Ingenuity Magazine
Ingenuity is a publication of the School of Agriculture & Natural Sciences.
SANS Digest
The SANS Digest is the monthly newsletter of the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
Connections!
Connections! is the monthly newsletter published by UMES Extension.
UMES in the News
Preventing Cyclosporiasis on the Eastern Shore
Summer beekeeping strategies is focus of UMES Extension workshop
Eastern Shore beekeepers can learn summer hive strategies July 25
UMES student researcher contributing to poultry industry awarded DCA scholarship
More than 80 lambs and kids arrive at UMES with all hands on deck providing care
Contact Us
Ag Communications Director Laura Sileo at lcsileo@umes.edu
Agricultural Communications and Media Associate Gail Stephens at gcstephens@umes.edu
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