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News

UMCES graduate students earn prestigious 2022 Knauss Fellowship
July 26, 2021
Three University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science graduate students have been named finalists of the 2022 John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship program sponsored by Sea Grant and NOAA.

Nelson and Fitzpatrick Selected as New Leadership Team at Appalachian Laboratory

July 20, 2021
President Peter Goodwin of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) has appointed Dr. David Nelson as the next Director of the Appalachian Laboratory. Dr. Matt Fitzpatrick has been named as the Laboratory’s first Associate Director for Research. Both joined the Appalachian Laboratory faculty in 2009, where they now hold the rank of Professor.

Visit Horn Point Laboratory Hatchery Virtually
July 19, 2021
We are disappointed the Horn Point Laboratory remains closed to visitors through the summer. Join Oyster Hatchery Manager, Stephanie Alexander, for a virtual behind-the-scenes tour of the largest oyster hatchery on the Eastern seaboard.

Measuring nitrogen to improve its management
July 15, 2021
A new paper published in Nature Food offers the first comprehensive comparison of the most advanced international efforts to measure how nitrogen is managed in agriculture. Zhang et al synthesize results from nearly thirty researchers from ten different research groups across the world, including universities, private sector fertilizer associations, and the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).

Congratulations to HPL's 2021 Graduates!

July 7, 2021
Graduating from the Horn Point Laboratory - University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science graduate program is a major accomplishment. Four students from the Horn Point Lab received their Masters at the virtual graduation ceremony held May 27,2021. Read our graduates thoughts about their journey to this point and their goals as they venture forward.
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Events

Sep
30th

Celebrate 2021 Chesapeake Champions for the Environment
Horn Point Laboratory
September 30, 2021 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Beverly and Richard Tilghman are Horn Point's 2021 Chesapeake Champions for their commitment to educating HPL's graduate students, the next generation of environmental leaders. The Horn Point Laboratory annually honors an individual or business whose activities demonstrate a commitment to respect and promote wise stewardship of land, water, and wildlife. Join us at the Tidewater Inn, Easton for a cocktail reception. Tickets and Sponsorships are available.