• Thesis Defense: Madeline Hunter

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    Madeline Hunter, a candidate for the Master of Science in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science, will be defending her thesis titled, “Optimizing nitrogen management in organic no-till dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) direct-seeded into a cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) mulch.â€

  • Thesis Defense: Michael Galli

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    Michael Galli, a candidate for the Master of Science in Entomology, will be defending his thesis titled, “A Field Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Beta-Cyfluthrin for Control of Ixodes scapularis on Residential Properties.†For zoom link and password, please contact the student at michael.g.galli@maine.edu.

  • Dissertation Defense: Gladys Adu Asieduwaa

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    Gladys Adu Asieduwaa, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending her dissertation titled, “Covering Ground: Assessing the Effectiveness of Interseeded Cover Crops in Late Season Vegetables to Enhance Soil Health in the Northeast.” 5710 Norman Smith Hall, Mitchell Center For zoom link and password, please contact the […]

  • Talk – Bright ideas for a Stormy Future: Strengthening Southern Maine’s resilience to power outages

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Karina Graeter and James Rather, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission Power outages from inclement weather are a significant hazard in Maine, where outages are among the most frequent in […]

  • Talk – Why bowling balls end up in our recycling bins (and what state lawmakers are doing about it)

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Erin Victor, Postdoctoral Researcher, Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, 91±¬ÁÏ Bowling balls, garden hoses, and other strange items are showing up at recycling facilities. […]

  • Talk – Maine’s PFAS Response: A Comprehensive Policy Review

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Eddie Nachamie, 91±¬ÁÏ Honors College, Ecology and Environmental Sciences Rachel Schattman, Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, 91±¬ÁÏ School of Food and Agriculture PFAS contamination has […]

  • Talk – Collaborating for Impact: Can transdisciplinary teams help move the needle?

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Karen Hutchins Bieluch, Transdisciplinary Research Strategist, Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, 91±¬ÁÏ Bringing together people from different disciplines, organizations, and life experiences to learn, conduct research, and develop […]

  • Talk – Amplifying the story of food: Sea Run’s connection to education, conservation, clams, and more!

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik; Assistant Professor, Native American Studies and Food Systems, 91±¬ÁÏ The Maine Indian Tribal State Commission (MITSC) recently released an audio version of […]

  • Talk – Vector-borne disease management decision-making in an uncertain information environment

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Allison (Allie) Gardner, Associate Professor, 91±¬ÁÏ During the early 21st century, the number of outbreaks of infectious diseases transmitted from animals to humans has grown explosively worldwide. […]

  • Talk – Priorities for Prescribed Fire Research and Management in Maine – A Panel Discussion

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Moderators: Rose Abramoff and Lydia Horne, School of Forest Resources, 91±¬ÁÏ Panelists: – Aliesha Black, Maine Forest Service – Tim Bickford, Maine Prescribed Fire Council – Keith Kanoti, […]

  • Talk – A journey in fisheries and ecosystem thinking: a conversation about the past, present, and future

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    Moderator: Joshua Stoll, Associate Professor, School of Marine Sciences, 91±¬ÁÏ Panelists: Robin Alden, former Executive Director, Maine Center for Coastal Fisheries Heather Leslie, Professor, School of Marine Sciences, 91±¬ÁÏ Jessica Bonilla, Graduate student, Marine Policy, 91±¬ÁÏ The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman […]

  • Empowering Maine’s Livestock Farms Via Sustainable Reproductive Practices

    Norman Smith Hall 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, 91±¬ÁÏ, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Colt Knight and Glenda Pereira, 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension Artificial insemination (AI) allows farmers to improve livestock genetics, enhancing feed efficiency, growth, reproduction, and overall health. […]