Press Releases

UMCES scientists complete study on Conowingo Dam and impact on Chesapeake Bay
November 11, 2019
UMCES scientists completed a study synthesizing field observations, model results, and long-term monitoring data to better understand the potential impacts of nutrient pollution associated with sediment transported from behind the Conowingo Dam to the Chesapeake Bay.

USM Maryland Momentum Fund invests $150,000 in Minnowtech
November 4, 2019
Minnowtech received a $150,000 joint investment from the University System of Maryland (USM) Maryland Momentum Fund to complete the company’s $600,000 seed funding round.

Stuart Clarke named new Vice President for Strategic Initiatives
October 30, 2019
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) announces the hiring of Stuart Clarke as its new Vice President for Strategic Initiatives.

NSF award supports island students in marine science careers
October 10, 2019
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and Maryland Sea Grant College have been awarded a $2.5 million grant from the National Science Foundation to help grow the number and diversity of students who are interested in and eventually seek careers in STEM fields.

IMET Fall into Science lecture series

October 10, 2019
The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology at the Inner Harbor is hosting a Fall into Science lecture series on first Tuesdays this fall covering topics from biodiversity in the bay to climate change.

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