Blog posts categorized by Applying Science
A Look Inside a Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative (DLLC) Workshop
Connor Olsen ·
9 July 2025
| Applying Science |
The Delmarva Peninsula is the peninsula between the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. This area is named after the three states that occupy it: Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia. This area is well known for the amount of farmland and agriculture that takes place. The Delmarva Land and Litter Collaborative (DLLC) is a group of stakeholders from the Delmarva Peninsula.
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Climbing Down the Ivory Tower
Annie Carew,
Lili Badri ·
26 February 2025
| Applying Science |
The second annual Scientists Serving Communities workshop brought together UMD researchers with expertise in climate adaptation and resilience and connected them with regional stakeholders and community members who will use the information to strengthen their communities. This approach to science actively deconstructs the “ivory tower syndrome” that is often present in academia and encapsulates IAN's work on scientific application and community engagement.
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