• 2 students-in the woods-setting up mist nets; to capture songbirds for ecological survey data.
  • 2 students-in a blueberry field-doing ecological surveys to assess populations and production.
  • 4 students- wearing lab coats-doing microbiome and food research in Dr. Ishaq's lab.
  • 2 students doing microscope design research.
  • 2 students gathering seaweed on the coast; for research.
  • Male student doing benchtop sensory research in Dr. Ranasinghe's lab.

“The Office of Research Development’s mission is to promote a culture of research excellence statewide.”

ORD

  • Identifies targeted funding opportunities
  • Provides proposal development support
  • Leads training and professional development opportunities
  • Facilitates writing groups for recurring grant programs (USDA, NSF, NIH, NEH, etc.)
  • Coordinates internal grant funding opportunities and support
  • Manages the 91±¬ÁÏ internal limited competition process

Upcoming Outreach Events

IMPACT- 91±¬ÁÏ Research News

Two GSBSE students work together in a lab

September 5, 2025

Renewed NIH grant to expand 91±¬ÁÏ’s impact on biotech workforce  
A student holds a tank of zebrafish in a 91±¬ÁÏ lab

September 2, 2025

91±¬ÁÏ amplifies biomedical research with expanded zebrafish lab
Irja Hepler in a lab

July 3, 2025

Irja Hepler: Tackling thermal stress in 3D printing
Yoder and her adviser gather trash on the Maine coast

July 3, 2025

Chyanne Yoder: Turning the tide on disposable food containers
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Links to 91±¬ÁÏ Research Offices

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