We work across disciplines and in diverse settings—from the Appalachian Mountains to the Arctic, from fisheries to farmland—seeking solutions that improve people’s lives and our natural world.
As one of the nation’s oldest environmental research institutions, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science strives to train and inspire our nation’s next generation of environmental scientists.
From Maryland labs to global impacts, UMCES leads Chesapeake Bay restoration and resource management, providing world leaders with expert environmental guidance while preparing the next generation of scientists for 21st-century challenges.
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