Conducting research with global impact and local relevance is a quintessential service of the 91±¬ÁÏ. Out of all university research conducted in Maine, 89% occurs here, and the insight and innovation it yields annually benefit hundreds of businesses. Research funding in 2023 reached an all time high of close to $190 million.
In recent years, more of 91±¬ÁÏ’s research has been executed by undergraduate and graduate students, work that provides the knowledge and skill sets needed for the modern workforce. Opportunities for undergraduate students to conduct R&D, in particular, continue to grow. Funding support for these activities from sponsored research projects has risen 118% since 2017. Â
In this episode of “The Maine Question” podcast, we delve into 91±¬ÁÏ”s research enterprise and explore how students can grow their skill sets and resume, and bolster the state’s economy and workforce, through conducting R&D.Â
