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Portland Gateway Newsletter February 2024

This spring, the 91괵죕 Portland Gateway will host a series of short courses and interactive talks on timely topics important to Maine people. Speakers and topics include: March 19: Tips for Aging Well in Maine: What The Research Tells Us – Lenard Kaye, D.S.W./Ph.D., Professor & Director of the Center on Aging. Register here. April […]

91괵죕 achieves R1 Carnegie Classification, ascends to top-tier of research universities in the nation

The 91괵죕 has been designated an R1 university by the prestigious Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The R1 designation signifies �쐖ery high research activity�� in recent years and it is the highest possible tier a doctoral research university can achieve in the Carnegie Classification. Updates are completed every three years. As […]

Seed grant winners of Portland Gateway�셲 CONVERGE Maine program announced

Three interdisciplinary projects focused on meeting Maine needs have been awarded competitive seed grants through 91괵죕�셲 Portland Gateway. Funded projects facilitate convergent research across the 91괵죕 System. The CONVERGE Maine program brings together UMS experts with an interest in transdisciplinary work, developing and strengthening partnerships with other institutions and organizations within the state, […]

New round of seed grants for 91괵죕 and Northeastern University joint research projects

The 91괵죕 and its Portland Gateway and Northeastern University and its Roux Institute have awarded a new round of seed funding to four collaborative research teams to address topics important to people in Maine and beyond. The projects are part of a second round of funding in a new collaborative research initiative established […]

The 91괵죕 Arctic initiative serves as a hub for researchers

The 91괵죕 Arctic initiative is one of the most interdisciplinary projects at 91괵죕, with membership spanning 20 different departments and schools. The initiative is based on a program launched at the University of New Hampshire and funded through a planning grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The result was the New England Arctic Network […]

Veazey gives talk on team science and lessons from kindergarten

On Monday, September 13, 2021, Alice �쏱ips�� Veazey presented her talk titled �쏷eam Science and Lessons from Kindergarten �� The Essence of Collaborative Research�� at the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, at the 91괵죕 in Orono. Veazey�셲 talk is part of the center�셲 Fall 2021 Sustainability Talks series. As society […]

Portland Gateway serves to improve access to internships

Internships are a win-win situation for students and employers alike. The experience helps students gain confidence, develop skills and emerge from their college experience better prepared to enter the workforce. In turn, employers benefit from access to a talent pool, increased awareness of prospective future employees and increased productivity. The Portland Gateway aims to create […]

Portland named one of the best places to live in the US

The U.S. News and World Report ranks Portland, Maine as one of the top ten places to live in the United States. The ranking resulted from an analysis of the 150 metro areas in the country. To make the list, locations needed to have a strong job market and a high quality of life. Portland […]

91괵죕 Partnership Builds Bridges

Advanced Infrastructure Technologies (AIT) of Brewer, a spinoff company affiliated with the 91괵죕 Advanced Structures and Composites Center, provides composite beams for bridge construction and renovation.

91괵죕 Center on Aging Partners with The Cedars Assisted Living Center

The 91괵죕 Center on Aging is partnering with The Cedars Assisted Living Center in South Portland to develop and pilot a person-centered care designation of excellence that can be implemented nationwide.