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Bridging the Gap: Women grad students talk rise of STEM, power of diversity in science
March 29, 2018
PODCAST: Women graduate students from UMCES' four laboratories talk about their experiences pursuing a degree in science at a time when more women are joining them in the field. Our conversation includes the rise of STEM learning in early education and the power of diversity of all kinds in science.

Science in the First Person: Allen Place on making vegetarians of farmed fish
March 27, 2018
Dr. Allen Place of the Institute of Marine and Environmental Science talks about working with his now-former graduate student, Aaron Watson, on developing a plant-based fishmeal for farm-raised fish instead of feeding fish other fish from the ocean.

Jerry Harris: a hunter and conservationist who is “giving back”
March 6, 2018
This year, Horn Point Laboratory will award Jerry Harris its 2018 Chesapeake Champion prize for his vision and leadership in marshland restoration and conservation.

Comeback of aquatic grasses in Chesapeake credited to decades of efforts to reduce nutrient pollution
March 5, 2018
An analysis of more than 30 years of data shows that sustained management actions over the past two decades have led to a resurgence of underwater grasses in Chesapeake Bay.

Coastline management has major impact on rising seas – and tides – in Chesapeake Bay
February 28, 2018
Global warming and sea-level rise are exacerbating coastal flooding, especially during high tides, but Professor Ming Li of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science says how we decide to protect our coasts against rising seas can make the difference between devastation and resilience.

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