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Discover the difference between a face covering, a surgical mask, and a respirator
What is the difference between a face covering, a surgical mask, and a respirator?
Emergency Preparedness for Laboratories
With the near-miss of Hurricane Florence on Maryland, ESSR's Office of Research Safety is releasing Emergency Preparedness for Laboratories.
Maureen Kotlas appointed Executive Director
I am so pleased to be returning to the University of Maryland as the Executive Director of Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk (ESSR.) This is a wonderfully exciting time for the University with record research funding, the addition of new campus facilities, a continuing increase in student enrollment, and membership in the Big Ten (Go Terps!), among many other initiatives and accomplishments.
University News
The Senior Year They Never Had
From Prom to Grad Bash to Classic ‘M’ Photo, Class of ’24 Finally Gets to Celebrate in Style
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The Senior Year They Never Had 
School Day Surprise: 3 Alums Honored for Classroom Impact
In New Effort, College of Education Leaders Deliver Balloons, Baskets and a Bonus $1K
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School Day Surprise: 3 Alums Honored for Classroom Impact 
Poultry Researcher Named Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science
National Honor Recognizes Outstanding Scientific Contributions
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Poultry Researcher Named Fellow of American Association for the Advancement of Science