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International Health Scholars Convene at UMD for Global Health Systems Exchange
The UMD School of Public Health recently welcomed scholars from Ireland, Germany and the U.S. for the Spring 2025 U21HREx Symposium.
AquaSafe: ‘Doing Good’ in Tanzania
As SPH doctoral student Ibiyinka Amokeodo listened to Tanzanian farmers’ worries about the safety of the water they use on their crops and in their homes. She had her lightbulb moment: Aquasafe. The project supports farmers by providing affordable water testing kits and education on water quality management, including how to improve crop safety and local public health through monitoring contamination in irrigation water.
Geologists Explore Tasmania’s Hidden Gems
Four scientists from the University of Maryland's Department of Geology traipsed through mud to collect garnets from woods, mines and coastlines on the island south of the Australian mainland affectionately called “Tassie.” Garnets are a multicolored mineral widely used in jewelry and industry, but to geologists, they’re treasured time capsules containing secrets of Earth’s past.
Crystal Clear: Centuries-Old Stones Uncovered by Archaeologist Reveal Stories of Ireland’s Mystical Past
University of Maryland anthropologist Stephen Brighton research spotlights the decades in Ireland before and after the 19th century potato famine, a period of abject poverty under British rule. The associate professor of anthropology is the only American licensed to lead excavations on the Emerald Isle, and part of a small group of archaeologists dedicated to that time period in Ireland.
UMD Research Collaborations Supported by KU Leuven Global Seed Fund
Two University of Maryland research collaborations were selected for funding by KU Leuven, Belgium's largest and oldest university, which is celebrating its 600th anniversary this year.
Students grasp Tanzania's food-energy-water realities
Six Global STEWARDS Fellows to visit Tanzania, hailing from across UMD and bringing diverse expertise to the pressing and interrelated issues of food, energy and water (FEW) in a changing climate. The fellows travelled to Tanzania to engage, learn and share knowledge with local partners, farmers and researchers who are working towards sustainable solutions.
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