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  • Hazardous and Universal Waste Temporary Pickup Pause

    Effective Monday, August 15, 2022 through Monday, September 5, 2022, there will be no chemical or universal waste pickups. Regularly scheduled pickups will resume September 5, 2022.   Biohazardous and radioactive waste collections will continue without interruption.  If you have any questions or have a waste pickup that is absolutely critical, contact us at envaffairs@umd.edu.  We appreciate your understanding and patience with this matter.

  • N95 Respirator Information

    Updated information about masks and N95 respirators for COVID 19.

  • Improve How Your Mask Protects You

    Mask use is a critical step everyone can take to prevent getting and spreading COVID-19. Masks work best when everyone wears them, but not all masks provide the same protection.

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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
View Article Pines, Jarrell: Funding Research Important Even in Tough Times
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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
View Article Tuna-Inspired Mechanical Fin Could Boost Underwater Drone Power