Press Releases

Study finds nitrous oxide emissions grew 40% from 1980-2020, greatly accelerating climate change
June 12, 2024
Absent technological solutions, the study suggests the sector must curb commercial fertilizer and animal manure.

University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science graduates the next generation of environmental science leaders
May 31, 2024
UMCES held its graduate commencement ceremony May 31 at the IMET campus in Baltimore. The ceremony featured the conferral of 11 master's and doctorate degrees to the next generation of leaders in environmental science, distinguished speakers and university awards, and inspiring words from keynote speaker Dr. Rick Spinrad, Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere and NOAA Administrator.

Yantao Li receives 2024 President’s Award for Excellence in the Application of Science
May 27, 2024
UMCES Associate Professor at IMET, Yantao Li, has received the annual President’s Award for Excellence in the Application of Science for his outstanding contributions and leadership in applying the best available science to guide managers and policy-makers in making the best decisions for communities.

Yantao Li receives 2024 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award
May 24, 2024
UMCES Associate Professor based at IMET, Yantao Li, has received the 2024 Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award for his dedication to science and students beyond the classroom.

Alexandra Fries receives 2024 President’s Award for Outstanding Research Support
May 24, 2024
UMCES Program Manager, Alexandra Fries, is the recipient of the 2024 President’s Award for Outstanding Research Support, which recognizes the professional achievements by a faculty research assistant who has made an outstanding contribution to leadership in research innovation, mentoring and service.

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