I was esp. happy to meet Jonathan Johnson JJ Johnson, U.S. Air Force veteran, former lobsterman, new father, 1st-gen college student, now pursuing his PhD thru @MEES UMCES UMCES-AL, in David Nelson's lab. When I say University System of Maryland has stories to tell, he’s what I mean.

We’re pleased to announce Team 1629 Garrett Coalition (GACO) as the 2024 winner of the Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award! The award will be presented at a spring ceremony. Congratulations, Team 1629! gacoinc.org GaCo Team 1629 UMCES Garrett County GCPS Happenings

PBS Newshour recently asked AL's own Dr. Emily Cohen to comment on new UN migration research. Learn more at pbs.org/newshour/scien… UMCES

Interested in pursuing a graduate degree in sustainability? Learn more about the new MEM offered by Frostburg State University and UMCES: frostburg.edu/academics/majo…

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2024 Richard A. Johnson Environmental Education Award. Learn more at umces.edu/al/johnson-env… UMCES

Are you a Maryland teacher in a STEM-related field looking for a summer Professional Learning Experience? If so, check out Science in Sync, a collaborative project offered by faculty from the tuSTEMcenter and UMCES Appalachian Laboratory.

Check out the recent Allegany County Economic Development Blog for a post featuring the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory and its impact on the local economy! Read more @ alleganyworks.org/article/umces-… Allegany County, MD Government

You're invited to STEM Like a Girl ACPS Allegany High School tomorrow, 3/23, from 10-3. UMCES Appalachian Lab faculty and students will be there!

Dr. Claire Nemes Claire Nemes, an UMCES Appalachian Lab alum and current postdoc, was recently interviewed by Audubon Society for a story on outdoor cats and the threats they pose and face. Check it out at audubon.org/news/why-it-so…

Did you get a good view of #Eclipse2024? With just some scattered clouds in the sky, we did at the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory (93% totality)!

UMCES Prof Xin Zhang received a USM Board of Regents Faculty Award for her research in sustainability and nutrient management, helping institutions around the world respond to environmental issues! Read more: tinyurl.com/3n88jpaj #USM

Congratulations to UMCES Appalachian Laboratory faculty member Dr. Xin Zhang on her University System of Maryland Board of Regents Faculty Award win! Learn more at tinyurl.com/3n88jpaj.

On this #EarthDay2024 we are excited to announce alleganycollgmd professor Marie Perrin-Miller as the 2024 winner of the UMCES Appalachian Lab's Richard Johnson Environmental Education Award! Learn more about the Johnson Award: umces.edu/al/johnson-env…… #EnvironmentalEducation

The UMCES Appalachian Laboratory welcomed our new summer intern cohort today. After a day of on-boarding paperwork and safety training, interns, students, faculty and staff participated in a few fun teambuilding games of pickleball.

Congratulations to FIRST Team 1629 Garrett Coalition (GaCo) for being named the 2024 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award winner! GCPS Happenings UMCES #STEM umces.edu/news/gaco-rece…

A hearty welcome to UMCES new and 7th president, Dr. Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, who begins his tenure just in time for our centennial celebration! Dr. Miralles-Wilhelm will also serve as the USM’s Vice Chancellor for Sustainability. Read more: umces.edu/news/meet-umce…

Congratulations to AL's Dr. Ray Morgan for this well-deserved achievement award!

Faculty, staff and students from UMCES AL enjoyed a night of Altoona Curve baseball this past Saturday night. Can't wait for the next one!

Congratulations to UMCES Appalachian Laboratory grad students Nicole and Sarah on their recent fellowships!! Learn more at umces.edu/news/appalachi… Boren Awards Ducks Unlimited

Congratulations to UMCES- AL's Emily Cohen and Joely DeSimone on the publication of their newest paper in PNAS. Learn more about this potential landmark study and the new field of research it may launch at umces.edu/news/migratory…