Our
Mission:
Marine-Estuarine-Environmental Sciences (MEES) program's mission is
to train student professionals in environmental sciences, emphasizing
strengths in marine and estuarine sciences, although the program spans
environmental science as a whole, irrespective of habitat. Our program
strives to become the nation's leading source provider for scientists
and effective solution makers capable of resolving critical problems.
In the 21st century, the health of the oceans, freshwater, forests,
diversity of species, and the atmosphere are vital to the health of
the economies and people on this planet. There is a clear need for scientists
with training in this area, given the multitude of environmental problems
faced by society today. Our MEES Program is a state-wide initiative
in Maryland.
Our Program:
The interdisciplinary MEES Program began in 1978, with faculty consisting
of members from numerous institutions within the University System
of Maryland (USM). Campus affiliations are Baltimore, Baltimore County,
College Park, Eastern Shore, Center of Marine Biotechnology Institute
(UMBI), and laboratories of the University of Maryland Center for
Environmental Science (UMCES) - the Horn Point Laboratory, the Chesapeake
Biological Laboratory, and the Appalachian Laboratory. A course taught
anywhere within USM is available to any graduate student registered
at any campus through intercampus enrollment and an Interactive Video
Network (IVN) System. Program interests have le to six formally defined
areas of specialization: Oceanography, Ecology, Environmental Chemistry,
Environmental Molecular Biology and Biotechnology, Environmental Science,
and Fisheries Science.
Our Leadership:
The 200-plus faculty members affiliated with our program have a broad
range of expertise with particular strengths in the fields of restoration,
ecology, aquaculture, fisheries management, oceanography, toxicology,
marine biotechnology, environmental chemistry, remote sensing, landscape
ecology, ecosystem science, coastal ecosystem processes, and environmental
health.
Our Expertise:
We bring to the table the extraordinary resources of six of the world's
leading research institutions, four research laboratories, and the
MEES graduate program to help broker decision-makers that will create
opportunity in solving the greatest environmental challenges today.
The core of the programs capabilities is the fact that it is one of
the world's premiere graduate research and professional schools for
the interdisciplinary study of the environmental, biological, physical
and social sciences.
Established
Funds:
MEES Graduate Student Fund:
Created by Dr. Robert Menzer (MEES founder) through the University
System of Maryland Foundation, Inc. in 1987, the purpose of this fund
is to provide support for students enrolled in the MEES Program. Forms
of support include but are not limited to: travel and research expenses,
stipends, annual symposia and/or additional efforts that will enhance
the research and education of MEES graduate students.
Directors
Fund:
Gifts are used at the discretion of the MEES Director to catalyze
life-changing experiences for students through direct financial aid,
and to encourage diverse initiatives that benefit the MEES Graduate
Program.
The Wells-MEES
Student Fund:
In 2007, this endowed fund was created by a UMCP 1974 Zoology alumna,
Billie Lee Wells through the College of Life Sciences, University
of Maryland College Park Foundation. Wells is a long time supporter
of environmental efforts to help save the Chesapeake Bay, including
the MEES Program. This fund supports MEES student research expenses.
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you prefer to mail your gift, please send the gift to:
Dr.
Kennedy Paynter, MEES Program Director
0105 Cole Student Activities Building
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742
Phone:
301-405-6938
Fax: 301.314.4139
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