UMBC is leading an eight-institution effort to improve our understanding of Earth's critical zone (from bedrock to treetops) in urban contexts. Most critical zone research happens in more pristine...
“More than half of the world's population lives in cities,” says Chris Swan, “and understanding how these environments function from the natural, physical and social science perspectives has never...
Stu Schwartz's work with the Maryland State Highway Administration was recognized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials as a 2016 "Sweet 16" project.
Local sustainability researchers and thought leaders took center stage on October 16, 2015, at a forum for urban sustainability in Baltimore, hosted by UMBC’s School of Public Policy. The forum...
CUERE Seminar presents Dr. John M. Sharp, Jr. from the National Science Foundation and University of Texas. His talk will be on “Effects of urbanization on shallow hydrogeolic systems.” Friday,...
CUERE Seminar Series presents Dr. Chris Hennigan with UMBC’s Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering Department and his talk on “Sources and Processes Affecting...
CUERE Seminar presents Dr. Stephanie Lansing with the Environmental Science and Technology Department at University of Maryland College Park. Her talk will be on “Turning our Waste into Energy:...
On December 17, Stuart Schwartz, a senior research scientist at the Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education (CUERE) was a guest on the Marc Steiner Show. Schwartz discussed his...
Radishes: They’re not just for salad anymore. In fact, they may be useful for controlling runoff into the Chesapeake. Stuart Schwartz, senior scientist with UMBC’s Center for Urban Environmental...
The Center for Urban Environmental Research and Education (CUERE) welcomes Dr. Chris Hennigan, Associate Professor of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, as guest for the...