Press Releases

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science launches new website
March 6, 2017
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), a leading research and educational institution working to understand and manage the world’s resources, launches a newly redesigned website this week at www.umces.edu to provide easy access to our research, resources, expertise, and educational programs

Nutrient Sensor Challenge winners announced at ASLO conference
March 3, 2017
The winners of the Nutrient Sensor Challenge were announced at a special awards session at the Association for the Sciences of Limnology & Oceanography Aquatic Sciences (ASLO) meeting in Hawaii, March 2. Launched in December 2014, the Nutrient Sensor Challenge aimed to accelerate the development, production, and use of affordable, reliable, and accurate nutrient sensors.

Scientists map evolution of dinoflagellates for first time
January 5, 2017
A group scientists have used new genetic sequencing data to understand how an ancient organism that lived alongside the dinosaurs has evolved over millions of years. A four-year effort by a genetic research team from a dozen universities has uncovered for the first time the biology and evolution of dinoflagellates, tiny but complex organisms primarily known as marine plankton.

Chancellor Caret appoints search committee for UMCES president
December 19, 2016
Robert L. Caret, chancellor of the University System of Maryland (USM), today announced his appointment of the search and screening committee for the president of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES), one of the university system's 12 institutions.

Legendary Chesapeake scientist Walter Boynton awarded Mathias medal
December 5, 2016
Walter Boynton, a fixture in the world of Chesapeake Bay science for more than 40 years, , received the prestigious Mathias Medal to recognize his distinguished career.

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