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President Peter Goodwin retires after 40 years in science and higher education

September 22, 2023
After a 40-year career in science and higher education culminating in leading Maryland’s university for the environment, President Peter Goodwin retires at the end of September. He has been leading the university’s commitment to unbiased scientific research and public service while developing the next generation of environmental scientists since 2017.

International effort to assess "green ammonia" impact on clean energy and food production

September 19, 2023
A new global center funded by the National Science Foundation and led by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science will address the opportunities and challenges of the emerging technology of “green ammonia” to provide clean energy and support food production while mitigating climate change.

President Peter Goodwin reflects on UMCES

September 18, 2023
After a 40-year career in science and higher education culminating in leading Maryland’s university for the environment, UMCES President Peter Goodwin retires at the end of September.

Annie Stark named 2023 Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award Winner

August 28, 2023
In honor of outstanding contributions to environmental education in western Maryland, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Appalachian Laboratory has named Annie Stark as recipient of the 2023 Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award. Stark received the award at a special ceremony at the Appalachian Laboratory on Thursday, August 24, 2023.

UMCES’ Chesapeake Biological Laboratory receives transformative gift to study contaminated waterways

August 8, 2023
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL) announces a $1 million gift from Brian Hochheimer and Marjorie Wax to establish the Anthropogenic Changes in Estuarine Systems (ACES) Initiative, a five-year project to study chemicals in waterways that could be having harmful impacts on environmental and human health.

Events

Oct
6th

Visiting Scholar Seminar Series: Bill Fagan, UMCP

October 6, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Bill Fagan, UMCP, will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Oct
7th

Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Open House

October 7, 2023 11:00am to 4:00pm
Explore science happening at the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory! Learn about the research our scientists are doing, from dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay to the Arctic.
Oct
11th

Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series: Dr. Jon Lefcheck

October 11, 2023 11:00am
Dr. Jon Lefcheck, IAN, will present a seminar as part of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series.
Oct
14th

Horn Point Laboratory Open House

October 14, 2023 11:00am to 4:00pm
Join us for this year’s Open House at the Horn Point Laboratory. Learn about cutting edge research our faculty and graduate students conduct in the Chesapeake Bay and across the world's oceans. Explore environmental science through exhibits, presentations, and hands-on activities. Visit one of the East Coast's largest oyster hatcheries to explore the iconic oyster from baby spat to restoration sanctuaries.
Oct
18th

Distinguished Scholar Seminar Series: Dr. Rafael Barreto (SMCM)

October 18, 2023 11:00am
Dr. Rafael Barreto, SMCM, will present a seminar as part of the Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Distinguished Scholars Seminar Series.