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Experts Convene to Advance Sustainable Nitrogen Management and Green Ammonia Innovation

July 3, 2025

Over 80 scientists, policymakers, farmers, and innovators from around the world gathered in Washington, D.C. for NICCEE’s North American Nitrogen Governance Workshop and Nitrogen Summer Institute.

UMCES Honors Dr. Emily Cohen with President’s Award for Excellence in Application of Science

July 2, 2025

Dr. Emily Cohen, Associate Professor at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s (UMCES) Appalachian Laboratory, has been named the recipient of the 2025 UMCES President’s Award for Excellence in Application of Science. This honor recognizes her exceptional contributions to applied science in the fields of wildlife migration and conservation.

UMCES’s Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card Shows Declined Health from 2024, Presents Long-Term Improvement

June 10, 2025

Today, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) released its 19th annual Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Report Card, the most comprehensive annual assessment of the Chesapeake Bay and its Watershed. The overall Chesapeake Bay earned a grade of C (50%). The Chesapeake Bay Watershed Health, which includes ecology, society, and economy indicators, scored C+ (57%).

Appalachian Lab awards 2025 Inspiration Award to Mick Burkett

June 3, 2025

Michael “Mick” Burkett is the winner of the 2025 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award. The award, launched in honor of the Lab’s 60th anniversary in 2022, recognizes those individuals and organizations in the tri-state region who inspire future generations of STEM professionals by supporting or delivering quality STEM programming.

UMCES Appalachian Laboratory Celebrates Earth Week with Ribbon Cutting

May 19, 2025

In demonstration of its continued commitment to sustainability, the UMCES community celebrated Earth Week 2025 with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Appalachian Laboratory.

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Free Tour of Horn Point Laboratory

Horn Point Laboratory

July 22, 2025 10:00am to 11:30am

Join us for a free tour of Horn Point Lab. Preregistration is not needed, but if your party includes five or more, please let us know in advance by emailing hpltours@umces.edu. The tour is on foot. All ages are welcome, however it is best suited for children age 10 and up.

Jul

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Free Tour of Horn Point Laboratory

Horn Point Laboratory

July 29, 2025 10:00am to 11:30am

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Webinar: Operationalization of the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Model for the Amazon River Basin

July 30, 2025 10:00am to 12:00pm

This webinar will illustrate and provide hands-on the operationalization of the water-energy-food nexus model developed for the Amazon River Basin through interactive visualization dashboards. The main objective of this webinar is to collect input from participants to improve these operational dashboards.

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