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Harnessing Engineering Innovation to Protect Maryland’s Oysters: A Study in Sustainable Aquaculture

April 30, 2025
Michael Kalinowski's research on oyster aquaculture reflects the intersection of engineering innovation and marine science, which is one of many ways UMCES is shaping the future of environmental science in Maryland.

Jacqueline Grebmeier recognized by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents for excellence in research in Arctic sciences

April 11, 2025
UMCES Professor Jacqueline Grebmeier is the recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Scholarship or Research Award, the highest honor bestowed by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents recognizing exemplary achievement.

Dr. Beth Polidoro Named Director of UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory

March 31, 2025
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has named Dr. Beth Polidoro, a renowned expert in marine science and environmental chemistry, the new Director of its Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL).

UMCES Researchers Find Connection Between Hurricanes and Harmful Algal Blooms

March 26, 2025
Hurricanes can stimulate toxic harmful algal blooms, according to a new study conducted by UMCES researchers and published in Geophysical Research Letters.

Kids Summer Adventures at Horn Point Lab: July/August 2025

March 24, 2025
Toadfish Adventures is a co-ed, environmental education, STEM-focused experience with 3 sessions for rising 1st graders through 15 years old. It takes place at UMCES' Horn Point Laboratory in Cambridge, MD. With the backdrop of the Horn Point Laboratory and its 800+ acres on the banks of the Choptank River, Toadfish Adventures engages students’ sense of wonder!

Events

May
2nd

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Dr. Magdalene Ngeve, UMCES-HPL

May 2, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Magdalene Ngeve, UMCES-Horn Point Laboratory, will present as part of the Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
May
6th

ASPiRE Virtual Discussion Series Part 6 of 7: How and where the concept of “care” shows up in community-engaged research

May 6, 2025 3:00pm to 4:30pm
The seven-part 90-minutes series is designed for geoscientists who want to explore the theories, principles, and practices that provide the foundations for equitable research with community partners. This session focuses on how and where the concept of “care” shows up in community-engaged research.
May
10th

Science Saturday

May 10, 2025 10:00am to 3:00pm
Designed to introduce students ages 10-13 to the wide variety of opportunities in the sciences, the day will consist of both indoor and outdoor activities and getting to know tools scientists use to make discoveries and solve mysteries.
May
10th

IMET Annual Open House

May 10, 2025 10:00am to 2:00pm
Join us to enjoy hands-on science activities for all ages and discover important marine research happening at the edge of Baltimore's harbor.