#UMD Research Roundup: EV Batteries, Super Wood, Exoplanets, and More! 🐢 go.umd.edu/roundup0823

Our favorite end of summer tradition, Maryland State Fair! Join us for three weekends of fun for all: learn what's like to #BeATerp from AGNR students, see the #UMD dairy herd, help us name a calf, take in Maryland 4-H showcases, interact with @umdExtension, and more! #MarylandStateFair

Welcome to the fall semester! As we all share that special first-day feeling, let's make a point to connect, uplift, and celebrate our Terrapin family. I'll be out and about on campus today - if you see me, ask me for a turtle pin! 🐢

Welcome home to Univ. of Maryland, Terps! 🐢 Let's make it a year to remember! 🎉

Think outside your borders! 🌎 Your global journey starts here! Join us at the Study Abroad Fair on Wednesday, September 4 to explore your options to study abroad at UMD! go.umd.edu/studyabroadfai… #FearlesslyGlobal #TerpsAbroad

Going to the #MarylandStateFair this weekend? Visit the Maryland DNR booth to learn about invasive blue catfish. Meanwhile, check out videos from @UMDextension on how blue catfish get from the #ChesapeakeBay to your plate! loom.ly/AFcUtC4 📽️: Logan Bilbrough / UME MDSG

The world is your classroom with Maryland Global! 🌍 AGNR is offering education abroad experiences for Winter 2025 in New Zealand, Dominican Republic, and Vietnam. More info: go.umd.edu/agnr-25 Study Abroad Fair: go.umd.edu/studyabroadfai… #FearlesslyGlobal

Research out of UMD AGNR suggests that using compost and treated manure in urban farming may reduce harmful, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in soils. This could improve the quality and safety of fresh produce in urban agriculture. go.umd.edu/1qsp

Expand your leadership & networking skills at Agriculture Future of America Leaders Conference! We're looking for students to attend the upcoming event in November. To apply: agfuture.org AFA Leaders Conference Application Night: agnr.umd.edu/events/afa-lea… University Career Center & The President's Promise

Congratulations to CFS3 Affiliate Faculty, Dr. Shirley Micallef and Dr. Abani Pradhan, for the recognition of their recent research projects! Dr. Micallef: today.umd.edu/safeguarding-o… Dr. Pradhan: agnr.umd.edu/news/umd-resea… - #FoodSafety #foodborneillness #research #umd #cfs

It is World Water Week! Check out the work our Grand Challenges Grantees are doing to protect our water sources: Remediation of Methane, Water, and Heat Waste, is addressing the critical environmental and climate impacts seen on campus, Maryland, and beyond. This

Researchers at Maryland Engineering and UMD AGNR have genetically modified poplar trees to create a engineered wood without the chemical waste and energy use typical of traditional methods. This "super wood" has potential for climate-friendly building materials. go.umd.edu/1qu5

Plant Science's Shirley Micallef, working in the #UMD Center of Excellence in Microbiome Sciences, is conducting microbial UMD Research to determine best practices for commercial growers who find evidence of wildlife feces in their fields. UMIACS agnr.umd.edu/news/safeguard…

The academic year got off to an exciting start this week with students beginning classes at #UMD! 🐢 From meeting with Dr. Darryll J. Pines to day one introductions, reviewing farm biosecurity or exploring campus through an ecological lens, it was a promising kick-off! #AGNRTerps

Research from UMD AGNR reveals that compost and manure might act as soil "probiotics," potentially reducing antibiotic-resistant bacteria in urban farms🦠. ISTA - International Seed Testing Association learns more: shorturl.at/GZkyH #seedquality #seedtesting

As we welcomed students to campus, our new faculty also began their journey at Univ. of Maryland. Joined by members of AGNR and UME leadership, our newest faculty members toured the state learning more about Maryland's vibrant agriculture industry.

Environment, Technology & Economy (ETE) students spent their CollegeParkScholars Service Day helping with research efforts at Terp Farm, located at our Central Maryland Research & Education Center. Vegetables harvested will be donated to Maryland Dining halls and local food pantries.

So many fun and enriching offerings from our AGNR Terps attending the #MarylandStateFair. Don’t miss out!

Despite the prevalence of disease, there’s still much to learn on how dangerous pathogens survive. In a study funded by USDA Science, researchers from UMD AGNR, led by Abani Pradhan, are using machine learning and genomics to close these knowledge gaps. go.umd.edu/1r1l

From cooking mouthwatering pasta dishes in Italy to interviewing the next big NBA stars coming out of Africa and learning how to salsa dance in Cuba, #UMD students traveled around the globe this summer on Maryland Global study abroad trips! go.umd.edu/1r2k