Knauss legislative fellowships in Congress help build careers — and they're fun and educational. See our video and fact sheet for details.
Abdulmajid Alrefaie works in the U.S. House of Representatives, supporting the Office of Congresswoman Frederica Wilson from Florida’s 24th District. He oversees the water and environment portfolio, contributing to legislative efforts through bill drafting, policy development, and strategic advocacy.
His journey is fueled by a passion for science, innovation, and societal progress. He pursued his academic path by earning a B.S. in Cellular and Molecular Biology from San Francisco State University and an M.S. in Biotechnology from Johns Hopkins University. He is currently completing his Ph.D. in Environmental Molecular Science and Technology at the University of Maryland, where his research focuses on microalgal biotechnology to advance the production of biofuels and other high-value products.
Beyond academia, Abdulmajid is actively engaged in policy initiatives. He has participated in national and international summits, such as the Youth G20 Summit, UN Climate Change Conferences (COP), and World Bank Group Youth Summit, contributing to various discussions, including sustainability, energy policy, and international collaboration. His dedication to bridging science, policy, and cultural perspectives drives his efforts to tackle critical societal challenges through informed legislation and research-driven solutions, integrating scientific advancements with policymaking for meaningful impact.
In his free time, Abdulmajid enjoys exploring different coffee shops and restaurants, playing and watching soccer, traveling to new places, and spending quality time with family and friends
The Chesapeake Rising: Innovative Law and Policy Solutions for Climate Adaptation in Coastal Communities symposium will explore key legal and policy considerations that affect climate adaptation strategies. It provides a unique opportunity for upper-level law students and early-career lawyers to present and publish their legal scholarship.
Knauss legislative fellowships in Congress help build careers — and they're fun and educational. See our video and fact sheet for details.
Maryland Sea Grant has program development funds for start-up efforts, graduate student research, or strategic support for emerging areas of research. Apply here.
Smithville is a community on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, on the edge of the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. A century ago, Smithville had more than 100 residents. Today, it has four, in two homes: an elderly couple, and one elderly woman and her son, who cares for her.
Mysids are important mesozooplankton prey for many species of fish in Chesapeake Bay and are an important link in transferring energy from lower to upper trophic levels. Mysids also serve as biological vectors for benthic-pelagic coupling due to their diel vertical migration and omnivorous prey-switching behavior, which makes mysids important regulators of food web architecture. Despite their central role in coastal food webs, surprisingly little is known about mysid ecology and dynamics in Chesapeake Bay.
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