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Better habitats for forest farming wild leeks could help future foraging demands

December 2, 2024
The practice of forest farming may be a solution to conservation challenges surrounding the wild exploitation of ramps, or wild leeks, but proper site selection is paramount to success.

Advancing U.S.-China Cooperation on Nitrogen Management and N₂O Reduction for Climate Action

October 31, 2024
On September 18, 2024, the joint conference of a research project led to the drafting of the "Hangzhou Joint Statement," which emphasizes the need for strengthened U.S.-China collaboration to address nitrogen management and reduce N₂O emissions.

Three UMCES students are finalists for 2025 Knauss Policy Fellowship

October 25, 2024
Isabel Butler Viruet, Majeed Alrefaie and Shayna Keller will serve out a paid, year-long fellowship with the U.S. federal government starting next year.

UMCES Chesapeake Biological Lab Receives $1 Million Donation to Endow Professorship

October 22, 2024
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science' Chesapeake Biological Laboratory proudly announces a landmark $1 million donation from longtime supporters Brian Hochheimer and Marjorie Wax.

Appalachian Lab seeks nominations for 2025 Inspiration Award

October 17, 2024
Nominations are currently open for the 2025 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award. The award recognizes those who engage in or provide support to science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) initiatives in the tri-state region surrounding Frostburg, Maryland.

Events

Dec
13th

Visiting Scholar Seminar: Judy O'Neil, UMCES-HPL

December 13, 2024 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Judy O'Neil of the UMCES Horn Point Laboratory will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Jan
3rd

Visiting Scholar Seminar: Vyacheslav Lyubchich, UMCES-CBL

January 3, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Vyacheslav Lyubchich, UMCES-Chesapeake Biological Laboratory, will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Jan
10th

Visiting Scholar Seminar: Jacob Cram- UMCES-HPL

January 10, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Jacob Cram, UMCES-Horn Point Laboratory, will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Jan
17th

Visiting Scholar Seminar: Jeremy Testa, UMCES-CBL

January 17, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Jeremy Testa from UMCES Chesapeake Biological Laboratory will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.
Jan
24th

Visiting Scholar Seminar: Clara Fuchsman, UMCES-HPL

January 24, 2025 11:00am to 12:00pm
Dr. Clara Fuchsman, UMCES-Horn Point Laboratory, will present as part of the Appalachian Laboratory's Visiting Scholar Seminar Series.