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Summit explores how ‘big data’ and collaboration can solve environmental challenges
October 5, 2023
More than 150 leaders in science, industry, government, and the nonprofit world came together to discuss how to harness the power of big data and new technologies to accelerate solutions to society's most complex environmental challenges .

Appalachian Lab seeks nominations for Inspiration Award
October 3, 2023
Nominations are currently open for the 2024 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award. The award recognizes those who provide or support science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) initiatives in the following counties: Garrett, Allegany and Washington Counties in Maryland; Bedford, Fulton, and Somerset counties in Pennsylvania; and Mineral, Morgan, Preston, and Hampshire counties in West Virginia.

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.

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