The Power of Partnerships
ESSR and UMPD conclude $2.9M grant, strengthening campus safety and partnership.
UMD’s Ben McGee Joins National Academies Study
Ben McGee, ESSR’s Assistant Director for Radiation Safety / Radiation Safety Officer, will serve on a National Academies committee examining radiation exposure and health outcomes for flight crewmembers.
UMD Heat Safety Program
With the summer season beginning, it is critical that we maintain a safe and healthy environment for our campus community. The university has guidelines to help you manage your workforce in summer conditions.

ESSR is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a series of special events and activities, with a focus on outreach during the fall semester
Special Screening - THE DEMON CORE
A film by J. Zachary Thurman
When moving into the summer months and potentially spending additional time outside both at work and at home, it is important to understand air quality issues that may arise.
Megan McWilliams
Youth Protection Compliance Manager
Summer Youth Program Readiness
UMD requires all Summer Terrapin Youth Programs to meet safety requirements, including TerpLink registration and CPS/CJIS clearances. ESSR provides support and will monitor compliance to ensure all programs are fully approved before they begin.
Smart Stormwater Monitoring at UMD
Jason Baer and Kaitlyn Peterson from ESSR’s Office of Environmental Affairs co-authored a recently published study on an IoT-based stormwater monitoring system deployed at the University of Maryland.