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UMES SANS @UMESSANS

Official Twitter page of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore’s School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences

Joined February 2019
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Members of the @delstateuniv Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visited #UMES today to meet with administrators and faculty from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences and explore collaborations. 📷 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications
Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.

ALT Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.

Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.

ALT Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.

Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.

ALT Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.

Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.

ALT Members of the DSU Delaware Nucleotide Analysis & Data Science (dsDNA) Core Center visit with UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences administration and faculty on the UMES campus.
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UMES SANS faculty recently had the opportunity to introduce the Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative to some of the research the university is conducting on topics from water and air health to precision agriculture. 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications @umesnews
UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.

ALT UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.

UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.

ALT UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.

UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.

ALT UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.

UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.

ALT UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences faculty present research to Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative.
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Today we honor and remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you to all who have served.
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Unishma Ghimire, a master’s student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is the recipient of a $3,000 scholarship from the Delmarva Chicken Association for the second year in a row 👏: ow.ly/t0t650Z2WGi @umesnews @dcachicken
Unishma Ghimire, a master’s student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is involved in poultry research.

ALT Unishma Ghimire, a master’s student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, is involved in poultry research.
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UMES researcher Dr. Janak Dhakal is calling attention to seasonal outbreaks of salmonella in backyard poultry, which is on the rise. Some cases are resistant to antibiotics. Learn more at ow.ly/ymym50Z2htb @umesnews
UMES researcher Dr. Janak Dhakal in the lab.

ALT UMES researcher Dr. Janak Dhakal in the lab.
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Check out the UMES SANS homepage at wwwcp.umes.edu/sans/ for a full gallery of 2026 Spring Commencement photos! 📷 by Todd Dudek, University of Maryland Eastern Shore Ag Communications @umesnews
Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences wait to collect their diplomas during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences wait to collect their diplomas during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Lawerence Zantt and Gwen Zantt hold a money bouquet for their granddaughter, Mar'Shay Robinson, during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Lawerence Zantt and Gwen Zantt hold a money bouquet for their granddaughter, Mar'Shay Robinson, during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

SANS Pre-Vet graduate Tyler Simmons, gets help from UMES Staffer Logan Quinn during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT SANS Pre-Vet graduate Tyler Simmons, gets help from UMES Staffer Logan Quinn during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Spectators cheer as graduates enter the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which had 319 students graduating.

ALT Spectators cheer as graduates enter the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, which had 319 students graduating.
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When it comes to graduate caps, the bar is high at UMES, and the Class of 2026 understood the assignment! UMES SANS students were among 319 graduates at the school's 139th Spring Commencement today. 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications @umesnews
Bachelor of Science in General Agricultural Studies graduate Kaila Tyree-Castro glues letters on her mortar board during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Bachelor of Science in General Agricultural Studies graduate Kaila Tyree-Castro glues letters on her mortar board during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Manhal Amer, Biology major and Samreen Elamahdy adjust her mortar board during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Manhal Amer, Biology major and Samreen Elamahdy adjust her mortar board during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Students show off their caps during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Students show off their caps during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Students show off their caps during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Students show off their caps during the 139th Spring Commencement at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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UMES SANS students celebrate graduation during the 139th Spring Commencement on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore today. 🎓 Photos by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications @umesnews
Graduates get ready to enter the ceremony during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026.

ALT Graduates get ready to enter the ceremony during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore which saw 319 students graduating on Friday, May 15, 2026.

Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences file in during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences file in during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences file in during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Graduates from the UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences file in during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Graduates from Human Ecology and Child Development pose for a photo during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Graduates from Human Ecology and Child Development pose for a photo during the 139th Spring Commencement of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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UMES Ph.D. student Richard Yaw Otwey was awarded a student travel scholarship from @IAFPFood to attend IAFP 2026 from June 26-29 in New Orleans! 👏 Otwey works with Dr. Janak Dhakal, investigating the prevalence of Salmonella across major pet food types. @umesnews
Richard Otwey, UMES Ph.D. student, tests for salmonella inside a lab on campus.

ALT Richard Otwey, UMES Ph.D. student, tests for salmonella inside a lab on campus.

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The UMES School of Agricultural and Natural Sciences held its annual review and recognition program, during which top faculty, staff, and students were recognized. See the full photo gallery and all the awardees at wwwcp.umes.edu/sans/news/pho… 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications
Outstanding Student Experience Award DAFRS: Kimberly Braxton SANS end of the year awards.

ALT Outstanding Student Experience Award DAFRS: Kimberly Braxton SANS end of the year awards.

Human Ecology Outstanding Teaching Award winner Dr. Donna Long with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Grace Namwamba at SANS end of the year awards event.

ALT Human Ecology Outstanding Teaching Award winner Dr. Donna Long with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Grace Namwamba at SANS end of the year awards event.

Graduate Assistants Awards: Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activities winner Ezra Cable with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Dr. Victoria Volkis at the SANS end of the year awards May 8, 2026.

ALT Graduate Assistants Awards: Outstanding Research and Scholarly Activities winner Ezra Cable with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Dr. Victoria Volkis at the SANS end of the year awards May 8, 2026.

Department of Natural Sciences Outstanding Service Award winner Dr. Justine Whitaker with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event.

ALT Department of Natural Sciences Outstanding Service Award winner Dr. Justine Whitaker with Dean Dr. Moses T. Kairo and Chair Dr. Jonathan Cumming at SANS end of the year awards event.

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Congrats to the winners of yesterday's UMES Department of Natural Sciences Undergraduate Research Symposium: Best Presentation: Darryl Bullock Best Poster: Jeffrey Zialo, Amber Gray (tie)
Daryl Bullock presents his research on mosquitoes at the 2026 UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium.

ALT Daryl Bullock presents his research on mosquitoes at the 2026 UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Amber Gray presents her research at the 2026 UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium.

ALT Amber Gray presents her research at the 2026 UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium.

Jeffrey Zialo presents his research at the 2026 UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium.

ALT Jeffrey Zialo presents his research at the 2026 UMES Undergraduate Research Symposium.
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UMES' Dr. Wayne Omagamre is 1 of 12 finalists for the 2026 @UofMaryland Invention of the Year! His invention removes short-chain PFAS contaminants from water. The winner will be announced Tuesday. Good luck, Dr. Omagamre! innovate.umd.edu/invention-y… @umesnews @startup_umd
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Assistant Professor Eguono “Wayne” Omagamre in his lab.

ALT University of Maryland Eastern Shore Assistant Professor Eguono “Wayne” Omagamre in his lab.
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Did you know UMES is one of the only institutions researching Salmonella in backyard chickens? Check out a recent story on @wboc about the occurrence of Salmonella among backyard flocks, in which they talk to UMES Asst. Prof. Janak Dhakal: ow.ly/uTPs50YVApH

CDC warns of salmonella outbreak linked to backyard chicken flocks

An outbreak of salmonella infections linked to backyard chicken flocks has sickened 34 people across 13 states, including Maryland, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

wboc.com
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Thank you, Dr. Francisco Dini-Andreote, associate professor of phytobiomes at the @HuckInstitutes of the Life Sciences at Penn State, for your recent visit to UMES to discuss, “The Ecology of Suppressive Soils: Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture.” @umesnews
Dr. Francisco Dini-Andreote gives a seminar at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Dr. Francisco Dini-Andreote gives a seminar at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Dr. Francisco Dini-Andreote gives a seminar at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Dr. Francisco Dini-Andreote gives a seminar at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

Audience claps after a seminar at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

ALT Audience claps after a seminar at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.
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Thank you, Dr. Barbara Glenn, farmer and former CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture, who paid a recent visit to UMES for the Mind Your MANRRS Event and Ag Tour! 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications @umesnews @nasdanews
Dr. Barb Glenn speaks to the UMES Chapter of MANRRS.

ALT Dr. Barb Glenn speaks to the UMES Chapter of MANRRS.

Dr. Barb Glenn, center, meets with Mr. and Miss MANRRS at UMES.

ALT Dr. Barb Glenn, center, meets with Mr. and Miss MANRRS at UMES.

UMES Small Ruminants program staff show Dr. Barb Glenn (right) a newborn goat.

ALT UMES Small Ruminants program staff show Dr. Barb Glenn (right) a newborn goat.
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Earlier this month, 8 Fashion Merchandising and Design students, accompanied by Dr. Clinton-Scott and Dr. Seo, traveled to New York City! The tour bridged the gap between academic scholarship and industry application. @umesnews
UMES Fashion Merchandising and Design students visit New York City.

ALT UMES Fashion Merchandising and Design students visit New York City.

UMES Fashion Merchandising and Design students visit Make the Dot in New York City.

ALT UMES Fashion Merchandising and Design students visit Make the Dot in New York City.
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Join us next week for the final SANS Seminar of the semester! Dr. Francisco Dini-Andreote, an associate professor of phytobiomes at @HuckInstitutes will discuss, “The Ecology of Suppressive Soils: Innovations for Sustainable Agriculture.” Learn more at wwwcp.umes.edu/sans/sans-sem…
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Student clubs were on display and DASL chairperson, Dr. Kausiksankar Das, took a moment to dance with Harry the Hawk during the annual DASL Expo at UMES! 📸 by Todd Dudek, UMES Ag Communications @umesnews
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Congressman @RepGlennIvey recently visited UMES. SANS Dean Moses Kairo introduced him to students and faculty who shared information about their research and programs. 📸 by Todd Dudek/UMES Ag Communications @umesnews
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The countdown to #EarthDay begins! The UMES Environmental Science Association is already planting outside of Hazel Hall. Don't forget to join us at 10 a.m., tomorrow for a tree planting, an 1,890-step walk, and the DASL Expo! Learn more at ow.ly/2brK50YIiOQ @umesnews
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