NSF Maine Bridge Partner Scientist Statement of Interest
Dear STEM Leaders, My name is Leonard Kenyon, and I am a STEM Education Specialist at the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance (MMSA). I’m reaching out to share an exciting […]
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Understanding river herring migration and diet in Maine’s riversÂ
Over the past two centuries, river herring (alewife and blueback herring) experienced a decline in their populations due to the construction of dams blocking migration paths. However, the recent removal […]
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Understanding invasive species’ incursions into the Gulf of Maine
By Ryan Abedi and Lauren Crofton-Macdonald, As the Gulf of Maine warms, new species, invasive and not, are moving in. The delimitation between invasive and noninvasive species can be difficult […]
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From forests to fields: the transition from kelp to turf amidst climate change in the Gulf of Maine
By Camryn Sudimick While not as expansive as the renowned kelp forests of California and other parts of the world, the Gulf of Maine (GoM) is also home to a […]
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Investigating marine biology and developing as a researcher through environmental DNA
By Camryn Sudimick In the vast expanse of the Earth’s ocean, our planet’s largest ecosystem, lie countless mysteries that have yet to be explored. Dedicated to uncovering such mysteries is […]
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Maine’s kelp forests and the impact of environmental change
By, Camryn Sudimick, Maine EPSCoR Writing Intern The Gulf of Maine (GoM) is warming rapidly, and ecosystems contained within, including Maine’s rocky reefs, are undergoing significant changes. The kelp forest […]
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White Shark Migration and Taking Part in the Research Process with Patrick Tardie
By Camryn Sudimick, Writing Intern White sharks are one of the most iconic species in the sea. While they have gained a fearsome reputation, researchers like Patrick Tardie, a Maine-eDNA […]
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Biodiversity Beneath the Surface: ÉtaÃn Cullen’s Exploration of Chytrids and Thraustochytrids
By Camryn Sudimick, Writing Intern Amid Maine’s watersheds reside countless microorganisms that many do not take the time to consider. These organisms, while small in size, play a crucial role […]
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Maine EPSCoR is Hiring Writing Interns!
Maine EPSCoR is hiring student interns for the fall 2023 semester to help produce written and digital content about Maine-eDNA, Track-2 EPSCoR projects, and other research in Maine. Apply through […]
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MERITS Scholar Program Celebrates Summer Research
This year’s high school MERITS Scholars celebrated their summer work in August at the 2023 MERITS Program Celebration Day. Hosted at the 91±¬ÁÏ’s Innovative Media Research and Commercialization […]
