As we look ahead to the new year, the School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences also reflects on the accomplishments of our students, faculty and staff. In 2025, we celebrated our 135-year mission as a land-grant university, joining our “19 Strong” HBCUs. Our research and scholarly activities shined bright. Here is some of our best…Read more The year in review, a look back at the best of 2025
UMES doctoral students chosen as Farm Foundation Cultivars
Agricultural doctoral students at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for the first time have been chosen to attend the Farm Foundation Round Table held annually in El Paso, Texas. Freweyni Abrha (far left) and Kimberly Okpah will represent UMES at the invitational event Jan. 13-16 as part of the Farm Foundation’s Cultivar Program. They will join fellow graduate students…Read more UMES doctoral students chosen as Farm Foundation Cultivars
UMES research highlighted at student-led research symposium
UMES students and faculty highlighted their latest work at the second annual Student-led Undergraduate Research Symposium Dec. 4. Hosted by the SANS Center for Student Excellence, the full-day event provides a platform for university researchers at all levels to showcase their investigations and findings. Over 50 high-quality poster and oral presentations were showcased, of which…Read more UMES research highlighted at student-led research symposium
Visitors hear about college majors, research at fair
The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences hosted more than 80 high school students visiting the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Nov. 20 as part of a college fair. During a portion of the event organized by UMES Extension 4-H STEM, the prospective students learned directly from UMES undergraduates, club members and faculty about college…Read more Visitors hear about college majors, research at fair
Aspiring forensic scientist backed by solid undergraduate UMES lab experience
Graduating senior Alexandria Camp (at right) recalls sitting before the TV engrossed in watching popular dramatized crime shows as a youth. It wasn’t the charismatic or quirky main characters, or the plot twists, but the “meticulous work of the lab technicians” that caught her interest. The UMES biochemistry major, who will earn her bachelor’s degree…Read more Aspiring forensic scientist backed by solid undergraduate UMES lab experience
High school students get yearlong research experience at UMES
A select group of area high school students are participants in the inaugural UMES Extension 4-H STEM Research Internship Program from October 2025-August 2026. The 10 students from Somerset, Wicomico, Worcester and Sussex counties rose to the top of 60 applicants, having been vetted through a competitive selection process. “The selection committee and I agreed…Read more High school students get yearlong research experience at UMES
Students selected for Million Acre Challenge soil health fellowship
UMES juniors (from left) Amari Christopher and Jazmin Bright were chosen to participate in a large-scale farmer-focused project as soil health fellows with the Million Acre Challenge. The collaborative initiative helps farmers build healthy soil and increase farm profitability. As fellows, the general agriculture majors will each receive a $7,500 stipend to conduct research activities…Read more Students selected for Million Acre Challenge soil health fellowship
UMES biologist gives seaweed eco talk at Assateague event
UMES researcher Madhumi Mitra (at left) shared her expertise in seaweed at a special eco talk Sept. 20 during the Ballet on the Beach Dance Festival. The third annual event, held at Assateague State Park, featured free professional dance performances interspersed with informational presentations on the history of the island and its wild ponies, and…Read more UMES biologist gives seaweed eco talk at Assateague event
Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Expo Oct. 18
Aspiring young scientists can explore hands-on activities and get a look inside UMES’ new 4-H STEM Mobile Lab on Oct. 18 during the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s 4-H STEM Expo. The family-friendly event is free and geared toward youth ages 5-18. Interactive science, technology, engineering and mathematics demonstrations, and exhibits will take place from…Read more Free activities for youth at UMES 4-H STEM Expo Oct. 18
UMES science building gets facelift, improves student experience
UMES undertook several renovation projects on the historic George Washington Carver science building, home to the Department of Natural Sciences. As 30% of UMES students take classes in Carver, improving the science learning environment and safety were paramount. To start, extensive exterior work was implemented to increase the integrity of the building, including a new…Read more UMES science building gets facelift, improves student experience
