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Appalachian Laboratory receives grant from NASA to study growth rate of trees in a longer growing season

June 11, 2012
Scientists Andrew Elmore and David Nelson were awarded $653,018 from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for a three-year project to use satellite data to find out how the growth rate of trees in a longer growing season is impacting the environment.

Environmental leaders gather to discuss Chesapeake Bay and human health

May 14, 2012
Maryland scientists and environmental leaders gathered to discuss the Chesapeake Bay and human health at a statewide symposium. The event brings together leading scientists from the University System of Maryland and policy makers from State and federal agencies to address critical problems in the Bay related to human health, such harmful algal blooms and toxic substances in the Bay.

Dr. Allen Place honored with President's Award for Science Application

May 9, 2012
Dr. Allen Place, a professor and biochemist with the Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology, has been honored by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science with the President's Award for Science Application.

Western Maryland principal honored with environmental stewardship award

April 25, 2012
In honor of outstanding contributions to environmental education in Western Maryland, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Appalachian Laboratory selected Dr. Dana McCauley as recipient of its 2012 Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award.

Chesapeake Bay health drops to a D+ in 2011

April 17, 2012
In an assessment conducted by EcoCheck scientists at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the nation’s largest estuary earned a grade of “D+" for 2011.

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