Environmental Security

Fearless Science: A Half-Century of Bold Research

Fearless Science: A Half-Century of Bold Research
Ten stories—one from each of our departments—highlight some of the most exciting scientific discoveries made by faculty members in the college during the last half-century.
Honey Bee Parasites Feed on Fatty Organs, Not Blood

Honey Bee Parasites Feed on Fatty Organs, Not Blood
New UMD-led research upends long-standing assumptions about the feeding habits of varroa mites, a primary threat to honey bees worldwide.
Saltier Waterways are Creating Dangerous “Chemical Cocktails”

Saltier Waterways are Creating Dangerous “Chemical Cocktails”
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation and pollution management strategies.
Chasing Harmful Algal Blooms in the Gulf of Maine with NOAA

Chasing Harmful Algal Blooms in the Gulf of Maine with NOAA
Q&A with biological sciences major Jake Schlenoff, who spent 10 days aboard the NOAA Ship Nancy Foster.
North American Waterways are Becoming Saltier and More Alkaline

North American Waterways are Becoming Saltier and More Alkaline
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation of road salt, fertilizers and other salty compounds.