From the headwaters of the Chesapeake Bay, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian Laboratory scientists conduct research on terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems in many parts of the world, with an emphasis on the rich and diverse environments of Western Maryland and the broader Appalachian region. Founded in Frostburg in 1962, Appalachian Laboratory […]

Data visualization in science transforms complex data sets into visual representations, such as graphs, maps, and tables. Effective data visualization reveals meaningful insights and identifies patterns, increasing accountability and interpretability. The use of data visualization facilitates communication among researchers, scientists, and stakeholders. Data visualization enables efficient analysis, decision-making, and knowledge dissemination within and beyond the […]

Dissemination is an important final step for science communicators to convey the significance of their work to a variety of audiences. Dissemination objectives can often vary between projects, with larger projects requiring wider distribution channels, including peer-reviewed journals, conferences, public lectures, blogs, social media, and press releases. Relaying scientific work through these channels usually involves […]

The Environmental eLearning Development Internship at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science provides students with hands-on experience in designing, developing, and enhancing online courses focused on environmental science, sustainability, and related topics. Interns will collaborate with faculty, stakeholders, and subject matter experts to create engaging, accessible, and interactive digital learning materials. Badge details […]

Badge details Earning Criteria Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge Competencies Learning Activities The evaluation criteria focus on the fostering of trust among stakeholders, scientists, and managers. Method of Assessment Mastery levelAssessed based on the creativity and innovation demonstrated in developing the toolbox, the comprehensiveness of the strategies included, and the […]

Strong graphic design skills allow a science communicator to both organize their information in a thematic manner that is easy for readers to follow and visualize elements of their research so that the science itself becomes more accessible to a wider audience. A solid foundation in graphic design allows a science communicator to storyboard and […]

The Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology Summer Internship is divided into four key areas of focus. The first area of focus is general laboratory technical mastery. The second area is project-specific knowledge and expertise. The third area is data analysis and visualization. The fourth area is the synthesis of experimental findings with prior knowledge, […]

Co-hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and presented by Dr. Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Dr. Silvia Santos Da Silva, Dr. Fekadu Moreda, and Dr. Raphael Payet-Bürin. This webinar is directed at practitioners, policy and decision makers, scientists, researchers, academics and other professionals interested in modeling and decision-support tools […]

Co-hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank and the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and presented by Dr. Fernando Miralles-Wilhelm, Dr. Silvia Santos Da Silva, Dr. Fekadu Moreda, and Dr. Raphael Payet-Bürin. This webinar is directed at practitioners, policy and decision makers, scientists, researchers, academics and other professionals interested in modeling and decision-support tools […]

Narratives for Science Communication helps to build a story from start to finish, identifies the key message a science communicator is trying to convey and simplifies the creation of subsequent communication materials. Identifying the key information about a narrative helps to drive the take home messages a communicator wants to send to their audience. The […]

The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s Horn Point Laboratory offers an Oyster Hatchery Internship. This program is a unique opportunity to learn skills in the aquaculture industry. Candidates work for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks. Badge details Earning Criteria Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge The internship is […]

The Ratcliffe Environmental Entrepreneurs Fellowship (REEF) program was established in Fall of 2014 and is supported by the Philip E. and Carole R. Ratcliffe Foundation. REEF is offered to graduate students, post-docs and FRAs across University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) and Institute of Marine and Environmental Technology (IMET). Participants are accepted into […]

Offered by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, the Integration Application Network and Blacks of the Chesapeake. This digital credential is presented to Environmental Advocates who successfully completed the Science Communication workshop. Badge details Earning Criteria Recipients must complete the earning criteria to earn this badge Science Communication for Environmental Advocates The Climate […]

The Integration and Application Network (ian.umces.edu) is a global leader in scientific synthesis, science communication, and ecosystem health report cards, with ongoing projects in Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, and North and South America. Our projects seek to engage stakeholders and scientists to create solutions to difficult environmental problems. The Science Communicator digital credential is a […]

Effective data presentation and science communication skills taught by the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, the leader in Environmental Science. Teaching educators to work with students to communicate like our scientists using the very familiar format of a report card. Socio-environmental report cards are the tool used to synthesize data into stories to […]

Effective Science Communication Skills to Build the Next Generation of Environmental Stewards and Leaders: This self-paced online course offered by the leader in Environmental Science, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, shares the easy to learn techniques that our scientists use to help make students better science communicators Integrates the best of both […]

This Research Experiences for Undergraduates program provides training to advanced students in conducting an independent research project under the guidance of a faculty member at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science. Participants are matched with one or two faculty mentors who provide a supportive lab environment to guide the research project development, provide […]