Dr. Cheng-i Wei

Dean, College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Director, Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station
Director, University of Maryland Extension

Food, nutrition and human health, genomics, biotechnology, energy, economics, animal diseases and welfare, and the environment—all vital and thought-provoking topics and hallmarks of the 21st century –are being studied in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) at the University of Maryland. These topics, covering the entire biosystem spectrum ranging from molecular to the ecosystem level, including the human community, make it an exciting time to be part of our College.

With over 25 different major options, students find courses in our Academic Programs to be dynamic and responsive to current trends. Faculty within our College, along with researchers from around the world, conduct state-of-the-art research both in campus laboratories and at the Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station’s Research and Education Centers across the state. This science-based research is integrated into the classrooms and disseminated throughout the state through the University of Maryland Extension programs.

For over 150 years, the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources has functioned as the University’s “front door” to the citizens of Maryland. We are proud of our long tradition and we remain committed to our land grant mission. We will continue to provide excellent academics, research, and outreach to improve the lives of the citizens of Maryland and beyond.

Thank you for visiting our web pages. I extend an open invitation to you to visit us in person to learn how we can help you attain your educational goals, whether you are a student, citizen, homeowner, environmentalist, gardener, farmer, researcher or entrepreneur. We hope to see you soon.

Sincerely,

Dr. Cheng-i Wei

College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
Office of the Dean
1296 Symons Hall
University of Maryland
College Park, MD 20742-5551

E-mail: wei@umd.edu
Phone: (301) 405-2072
Fax: (301) 314-9146