UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND EASTERN SHORE ANNUAL REPORT 2014
Human Health and Development Infectious Diseases
Nutrition Program
Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Water Resources and Watershed Management
Rural Development
Toxicology and Environmental Health
Agriculture and Food
Coastal and Marine Resources
Food Safety Child and Family Development Youth Development
Sustainable Energy
Agribusiness, Trade and Economic Development Food Crops Poultry and Small Ruminants Small Farm Development
Seafood and Aquaculture Products Development Textiles and Fashion Development Materials-Polymers or Nano-materials with a Natural Products Focus Food Science and Technology/Food Manufacturing/Innovation and Commercialization
Dr. Jurgen Schwartz, who arrived at UMES in 2002, has been named chair of the Department of Agriculture, Food and Resource Sciences.
Dr. Deborah Sauder has been elevated to the position of Chair of the Department of Natural Sciences.
Deputy Secretary Harden Visits On November 14, 2013 USDA Deputy Secretary Krysta Harden visited UMES to provide a listening ear to her constituents and offer career advice for students. She told them that she never took a job for money, but for what she could accomplish for the better good. She worked hard, she said, and was honest in her dealings and eventually someone noticed. Her visit culminated with a press conference that announced a $12.7 million project funded by USDA Rural Development. The funds will be used to purchase land and to construct rental housing for graduate students at UMES.
Dr. Nina Lyons-Bennett, who was with UMES for the last 15 years, most recently serving as Chair of the Department of Human Ecology extended her gratitude as she stepped down and left her position in June 2014.
Dr. Enrique Nelson joined UMES in 2009 and has recently been named Interim Associate Extension Administrator for 1890 Programs.
The School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences
SANS’ Clusters
Dr. Lombuso Khoza, who has been with UMES since 2007, has been named Interim Department Chair for the Department of Human Ecology.
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