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News

REEF celebrates a decade of inspiring future environmental leaders
September 27, 2024
The REEF program at IMET informs emerging scientists about the possible business applications of their research and encourages them to think outside of the box.

Marie Miller receives 2024 Richard Johnson Environmental Education Award

September 16, 2024
Marie Miller of the Forestry Technology program at Allegany College of Maryland is the recipient of the 2024 Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award from the UMCES' Appalachian Laboratory.

Reducing the unintended environmental consequences of decarbonization
September 10, 2024
Some approaches to reducing greenhouse gas emissions risk intensifying other environmental challenges, such as the global nitrogen cycle.

UMCES receives $1.12M NSF grant for migratory bird conservation efforts
August 20, 2024
Part of the U.S. National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation award of $16M in grants to support science-led conservation projects.

Migratory bird species found to be socially oriented
August 13, 2024
Study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences encourages further analysis into the nature and consequences of migrating species interactions.
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Events

Oct
8th

Science for Community Seminar: Cove Point Marsh with Dr. Lora Harris
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
October 8, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Cove Point Marsh: Over ten years of monitoring natural and nature-based feature in Calvert County. Join us at the oldest state-supported marine lab on the East Coast to learn about innovative research being pioneered by CBL scientists. Our faculty and graduate students are developing new approaches to solving the environmental management problems facing Southern Maryland, our nation, and our world. Tuesday, October 8, 7-8PM at CBL's Bernie Fowler Laboratory
Oct
12th

Annual Open House
Horn Point Laboratory
October 12, 2024 11:00am to 4:00pm
Join us for the Open House at Horn Point Laboratory! The theme for 2024’s event is Treasure Your Bay. There are lots of reasons to treasure the Bay and we invite visitors to the Horn Point campus to celebrate it, explore it, and learn more about it! Family-friendly, FREE and open to all! Rain or shine!
Oct
15th

Science for Community Seminar: Controls on Oxygen Variability and depletion in the Patuxent River estuary
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
October 15, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Controls on Oxygen Variability and depletion in the Patuxent River estuary. Join us at the oldest state-supported marine lab on the East Coast to learn about innovative research being pioneered by CBL scientists. Our faculty and graduate students are developing new approaches to solving the environmental management problems facing Southern Maryland, our nation, and our world. Tuesday, October 8, 7-8PM at CBL's Bernie Fowler Laboratory
Oct
18th

Visiting Scholar Seminar: Luca Morreale, Smithsonian

Appalachian Laboratory
October 18, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Luca Morreale of the Smithsonian National Zoo, Conservation Biology Institute & the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute will present as part of the Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Oct
22nd

Science for Community Seminar: Seines, sleds and data, oh my! How biological surveys at CBL are helping us understand the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
October 22, 2024 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Seines, sleds and data, oh my! How biological surveys at CBL are helping us understand the Chesapeake Bay. Join us at the oldest state-supported marine lab on the East Coast to learn about innovative research being pioneered by CBL scientists. Our faculty and graduate students are developing new approaches to solving the environmental management problems facing Southern Maryland, our nation, and our world. Tuesday, October 8, 7-8PM at CBL's Bernie Fowler Laboratory
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