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  • Cold Safety in the Work Place

    As we continue with winter, we should consider hazards including slippery roads/surfaces, strong winds and cold stress. All of us at UMD can prevent illnesses, injuries, or fatalities by controlling these hazards to protect ourselves and each other when we are impacted by winter weather.

  • Lab Safety Awareness Week

    The University of Maryland is joining campuses across the country in celebrating Lab Safety Awareness Week (February 10th-14th). We hope that all researchers will take this opportunity to engage with both their safety successes and challenges over the course of this week. ESSR is proud to be a part of your research experience and we will be sponsoring a number of new and exciting events this year.

  • Mary Dorman Appointed Acting Executive Director of ESSR

    I am honored to announce my appointment as the Acting Executive Director of the Department of Environmental Safety, Sustainability, and Risk (ESSR).

University News

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A ‘Wave’ of New Understanding About Earth’s Oceans and Atmosphere

Faculty, Students Collaborate With NASA on Interactive Installation at Kennedy Center
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Pines, Jarrell: Funding Research Important Even in Tough Times

MPower Collaborations Have Had Big Impact on State
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Tuna-Inspired Mechanical Fin Could Boost Underwater Drone Power

UMD Engineer Aims to Help Robots Undertake Tasks Often Costly, Unsafe for Humans
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