Outreach
We believe in the power of community, and we want you to be a part of ours. Explore our diverse outreach opportunities below—whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge at a seminar, go behind the scenes on a guided tour, join us for an open house, or help us honor the incredible community leaders making a difference. Discover how you can get involved and make an impact.
Learn about Science from the Experts
Dive into pressing ecological challenges at one of our free public seminars featuring leading UMCES environmental researchers. Want a more tailored experience? Connect with our Speaker's Bureau to schedule an expert to speak directly to your group.
Appalachian Laboratory
Learn about the land, sea, and air around us from regionally and nationally known experts and artists at the Watershed Moments Community Learning series or enjoy a presentation and question-and-answer session from experts across the country at the Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory
Science for the Community (S4C) seminars invite members of the public to discover how our scientists are developing new approaches to solving the environmental challenges facing Southern Maryland, our nation, and the world.
Horn Point Laboratory
At Community Science Talks, Horn Point scientists engage the audience with interactive talks about their environmental science research, and its impact on the Eastern Shore and around the world.
Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology
IMET welcomes scientists and experts from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and other institutions to give presentations on their research areas and findings.
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory Speakers' Bureau
Chesapeake Biological Laboratory has a variety of faculty conducting research that is of interest to everyone, and our lab has a list of faculty interested in presenting at community events or for civic organizations about their research.
Horn Point Laboratory Speaker's Bureau
Horn Point Laboratory is home to world-class researchers studying topics that matter to our entire community. To bring this science closer to you, we maintain a dedicated list of faculty members eager to speak and present their work at local civic events and neighborhood gatherings.
Get involved
Connect with opportunities to contribute to our mission and community. Explore how you can participate in oyster recycling and volunteer efforts, apply for our entrepreneurship program, or learn about the prestigious awards honoring public leaders who champion our cause.
Experience science first-hand
Don’t just read about breakthrough discoveries—come experience them for yourself. Step inside our labs, meet the minds behind the research, and book a tour or join our next open house to watch innovation come to life.
