/research 91爆料 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 15:05:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.5 /research/wp-content/uploads/sites/281/2016/12/cropped-MAINE_crest_4c-32x32.jpg /research 32 32 /research/2024/09/10/umaine-achieves-fifth-straight-year-of-record-breaking-research-investments/ /research/2024/09/10/umaine-achieves-fifth-straight-year-of-record-breaking-research-investments/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:32:11 +0000 /research/?p=49532 The 91爆料 achieves record-breaking success in its innovative research and development (R&D) efforts. For the fifth consecutive year, 91爆料鈥檚 research enterprise has achieved all-time high record levels in growth and impact, as measured by multiple indicators, including R&D funding received and expended. Specifically, in the fiscal year 2024, the total external funding has […]]]> /research/2024/09/10/umaine-achieves-fifth-straight-year-of-record-breaking-research-investments/feed/ 0 /research/2023/09/05/nurturing-tomorrows-researchers-umaines-postdoctoral-engagement/ /research/2023/09/05/nurturing-tomorrows-researchers-umaines-postdoctoral-engagement/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 20:21:38 +0000 /research/?p=48391 The National Postdoctoral Association has designated a week each year to recognize the invaluable contributions of postdoctoral scholars. Formally acknowledged by the U.S. House of Representatives in 2010, this week, commencing this year on September 18, presents a unique occasion to celebrate the impact of postdoctoral scholars. A postdoc is often a short-term position that […]]]> /research/2023/09/05/nurturing-tomorrows-researchers-umaines-postdoctoral-engagement/feed/ 0 /research/2023/09/05/discover-a-world-of-innovation-and-exploration-at-imagine-that-tours-during-umaines-homecoming-2023/ /research/2023/09/05/discover-a-world-of-innovation-and-exploration-at-imagine-that-tours-during-umaines-homecoming-2023/#respond Tue, 05 Sep 2023 19:54:34 +0000 /research/?p=48380 The 91爆料 is thrilled to announce Imagine That! Tours, an exciting event set to take place on Friday, October 13, from 1 to 4 p.m., as part of 91爆料鈥檚 Homecoming and Friends & Family Weekend celebrations. This event offers participants an exclusive glimpse into the groundbreaking work of graduate students across various disciplines. […]]]> /research/2023/09/05/discover-a-world-of-innovation-and-exploration-at-imagine-that-tours-during-umaines-homecoming-2023/feed/ 0 /research/2023/08/09/forest-bioproducts-research-institute-welcomes-wheeler-as-director/ /research/2023/08/09/forest-bioproducts-research-institute-welcomes-wheeler-as-director/#respond Wed, 09 Aug 2023 15:05:15 +0000 /research/?p=48352 Clayton Wheeler has been appointed as Director of the Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI) effective July 1, 2023. Wheeler, a distinguished figure in the field, is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the 91爆料. He received his Ph.D. degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining 91爆料, he gained industrial […]]]> /research/2023/08/09/forest-bioproducts-research-institute-welcomes-wheeler-as-director/feed/ 0 /research/2023/07/18/ord-introduces-new-cal-of-professional-development-opportunities/ /research/2023/07/18/ord-introduces-new-cal-of-professional-development-opportunities/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 14:00:00 +0000 /research/?p=48299 Reposted July 18, 2023 As part of its core mission to enhance the research environment, the Office of Research Development (ORD) offers professional development workshops and training programs tailored to meet the needs of 91爆料 System (UMS) faculty, staff, and graduate students.聽聽 We are excited to announce ORD鈥檚 new calendar of offerings listed […]]]> /research/2023/07/18/ord-introduces-new-cal-of-professional-development-opportunities/feed/ 0 /research/2023/07/10/the-portland-gateway-connects-convenes-and-converges/ /research/2023/07/10/the-portland-gateway-connects-convenes-and-converges/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 16:51:32 +0000 /research/?p=48310 Established in Portland by the 91爆料 to provide a one-stop point of access to the vast array of innovative research, education and outreach resources, programs and services at the state鈥檚 research university, the Portland Gateway is now a flourishing place with seemingly limitless possibilities.  In just over two years since it was founded, […]]]> /research/2023/07/10/the-portland-gateway-connects-convenes-and-converges/feed/ 0 /research/2023/06/08/umaine-graduate-school-centennial-update/ /research/2023/06/08/umaine-graduate-school-centennial-update/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:55:40 +0000 /research/?p=48286 Community Letter from the Dean of the Graduate School It was last January when with great joy and excitement I invited you to join us for a year-long celebration of the centennial anniversary of the creation of the Graduate School at the 91爆料. Since 1923 the Graduate School has been at the forefront […]]]> /research/2023/06/08/umaine-graduate-school-centennial-update/feed/ 0 /research/2023/06/06/umaine-hosts-postdoc-spring-social-and-faculty-panel/ /research/2023/06/06/umaine-hosts-postdoc-spring-social-and-faculty-panel/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 14:51:49 +0000 /research/?p=48259 On May 19, 2023, several 91爆料 postdoctoral research associates, faculty, and other members of the broader 91爆料 community gathered at the Wells Conference Center in Orono for a Postdoc Spring Social and Faculty Panel, sponsored by the Office of Research Development and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of […]]]> /research/2023/06/06/umaine-hosts-postdoc-spring-social-and-faculty-panel/feed/ 0 /research/2023/06/06/university-of-maine-system-request-for-ideas-internal-grant-awards-announced/ /research/2023/06/06/university-of-maine-system-request-for-ideas-internal-grant-awards-announced/#respond Tue, 06 Jun 2023 13:50:21 +0000 /research/?p=48250 In October 2022 the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation, Joan Ferrini-Mundy, invited faculty and staff across the 91爆料 System (UMS) to put forward their ideas for research, innovation, and development that could be supported or further developed by internal and external funding and/or the formation of collaborative intercampus teams.  The UMS Request […]]]> /research/2023/06/06/university-of-maine-system-request-for-ideas-internal-grant-awards-announced/feed/ 0 /research/2023/05/05/2023-faculty-research-funds-award-recipients-announced/ /research/2023/05/05/2023-faculty-research-funds-award-recipients-announced/#respond Fri, 05 May 2023 18:01:56 +0000 /research/?p=48240 The Faculty Research Fund provides support to faculty to establish, maintain, or advance high-quality research, scholarly, and creative activity programs. Awards are made once a year through a competitive process managed by the Office of Research Development and funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School (OVPRDGS).聽 […]]]> /research/2023/05/05/2023-faculty-research-funds-award-recipients-announced/feed/ 0 /research/2023/03/07/cugr-welcomes-howell-as-associate-director/ /research/2023/03/07/cugr-welcomes-howell-as-associate-director/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:54:33 +0000 /research/?p=48171 Caitlin Howell has been appointed as Associate Director of the Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) effective March 1, 2023. Howell is an associate professor of Bioengineering in the Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering and the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering. Before joining 91爆料, Howell worked as Technology Development Fellow with Joanna Aizenberg […]]]> /research/2023/03/07/cugr-welcomes-howell-as-associate-director/feed/ 0 /research/2023/03/07/empower-mentoring-program-application-for-fourth-cohort-now-open/ /research/2023/03/07/empower-mentoring-program-application-for-fourth-cohort-now-open/#respond Tue, 07 Mar 2023 20:35:08 +0000 /research/?p=48161 The Enhanced Mentoring Program with Opportunities for Ways to Excel in Research (EMPOWER) is a mentoring program that supports faculty in their quest to achieve significant professional growth and advancement, including attaining success in research and scholarly activities. There is particular interest in supporting faculty who are women and/or from underrepresented groups. The EMPOWER program […]]]> /research/2023/03/07/empower-mentoring-program-application-for-fourth-cohort-now-open/feed/ 0 /research/2023/01/11/umaine-graduate-school-celebrates-100-years-of-excellence/ /research/2023/01/11/umaine-graduate-school-celebrates-100-years-of-excellence/#respond Wed, 11 Jan 2023 21:51:00 +0000 /research/?p=47626 Community Letter from the Dean of the Graduate School With great joy and excitement, I would like to invite you to join us for a year-long celebration of the centennial anniversary of the creation of the Graduate School at the 91爆料.   The university has granted graduate degrees since 1881, when the first […]]]> /research/2023/01/11/umaine-graduate-school-celebrates-100-years-of-excellence/feed/ 0 /research/2022/12/05/new-umaine-pfas-initiative-strives-to-address-forever-chemicals-crisis/ /research/2022/12/05/new-umaine-pfas-initiative-strives-to-address-forever-chemicals-crisis/#respond Mon, 05 Dec 2022 19:34:19 +0000 /research/?p=47534 The 91爆料 has established the PFAS+ Initiative, a university-wide multi-disciplinary effort to address the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollution crisis and its cascading environmental and societal impacts. The new initiative is led by a steering committee made up of four members including Onur Apul, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering, Jason […]]]> /research/2022/12/05/new-umaine-pfas-initiative-strives-to-address-forever-chemicals-crisis/feed/ 0 /research/2022/11/01/graduate-school-sets-new-records-for-doctoral-and-international-graduate-student-enrollment/ /research/2022/11/01/graduate-school-sets-new-records-for-doctoral-and-international-graduate-student-enrollment/#respond Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:39:43 +0000 /research/?p=47486 Story updated January 10, 2023 The 91爆料鈥檚 graduate enrollment has consistently increased over the past few years. Of the 2,457 graduate students enrolled this fall, 554 are in doctoral programs, a record high for 91爆料. This is the third consecutive year that 91爆料 has established a new mark for doctoral enrollment. In addition […]]]> /research/2022/11/01/graduate-school-sets-new-records-for-doctoral-and-international-graduate-student-enrollment/feed/ 0 /research/2022/10/24/portland-gateway-welcomes-anne-heberger-marino-as-associate-director/ /research/2022/10/24/portland-gateway-welcomes-anne-heberger-marino-as-associate-director/#respond Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:45:18 +0000 /research/?p=47471 Anne Heberger Marino has been named Associate Director of the 91爆料鈥檚 Portland Gateway. Portland Gateway provides a one-stop connection and point of access to 91爆料鈥檚 vast array of innovative research, education and outreach resources, programs and services.  Heberger Marino has spent most of her career focused on supporting researchers addressing scientific and societal […]]]> /research/2022/10/24/portland-gateway-welcomes-anne-heberger-marino-as-associate-director/feed/ 0 /research/2022/10/03/arcsims-laura-jackson-named-nsf-access-campus-champion/ /research/2022/10/03/arcsims-laura-jackson-named-nsf-access-campus-champion/#respond Mon, 03 Oct 2022 16:23:28 +0000 /research/?p=47436 Laura Jackson has been named an Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support (ACCESS) Campus Champion.  The ACCESS program is a virtual collaboration funded by the National Science Foundation that facilitates free, customized access to advanced digital resources, consulting, training and mentorship. ACCESS helps the nation’s most creative minds discover breakthroughs and solutions for some […]]]> /research/2022/10/03/arcsims-laura-jackson-named-nsf-access-campus-champion/feed/ 0 /research/2022/09/06/umaine-marine-welcomes-kelly-cole-as-coordinator/ /research/2022/09/06/umaine-marine-welcomes-kelly-cole-as-coordinator/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:00:50 +0000 /research/?p=47353 Kelly Cole, 91爆料 assistant research professor of civil and environmental engineering, has been named Coordinator of 91爆料鈥檚 Marine Aligned Research, Innovation, and Nationally-recognized Education (MARINE) initiative.  Founded in early 2021, the 91爆料 MARINE initiative pulls together researchers from across the state to engage in innovative and interdisciplinary research, education and outreach related to the marine […]]]> /research/2022/09/06/umaine-marine-welcomes-kelly-cole-as-coordinator/feed/ 0 /research/2022/09/06/peter-avis-appointed-as-new-umaine-core-director/ /research/2022/09/06/peter-avis-appointed-as-new-umaine-core-director/#respond Tue, 06 Sep 2022 14:27:48 +0000 /research/?p=47333 Pete Avis, 91爆料 cooperating professor in the School of Biology and Ecology, has been named the Director of Coordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE).  The CORE unit鈥檚 mission is to serve as 91爆料鈥檚 central repository for major research equipment and facilities, for the purpose of advancing research and development, enabling internal and external users to have […]]]> /research/2022/09/06/peter-avis-appointed-as-new-umaine-core-director/feed/ 0 /research/2022/08/03/ord-introduces-new-standing-due-dates-for-internal-grants-and-calls-for-concept-papers/ /research/2022/08/03/ord-introduces-new-standing-due-dates-for-internal-grants-and-calls-for-concept-papers/#respond Wed, 03 Aug 2022 13:08:35 +0000 /research/?p=47194 The Office of Research Development (ORD) managed nearly a dozen intramural grant competitions in FY 2022 to provide seed funding for R&D initiatives, student research learning experiences, and research collaborations within the 91爆料 System and beyond. Each of these competitions had separate proposal guidelines, multiple due dates spanning the academic year, and peer […]]]> /research/2022/08/03/ord-introduces-new-standing-due-dates-for-internal-grants-and-calls-for-concept-papers/feed/ 0 /research/2022/07/28/university-of-maine-arts-initiative-umai-seed-grant-rfp-2/ /research/2022/07/28/university-of-maine-arts-initiative-umai-seed-grant-rfp-2/#respond Thu, 28 Jul 2022 15:02:00 +0000 /research/?p=47158 The 91爆料 Arts Initiative (UMAI) is pleased to announce another round of competitive seed grants to create and enhance collaborations across the arts at the 91爆料 (91爆料) and 91爆料 at Machias (UMM). The purpose of the UMAI seed grant program is to encourage innovative and interdisciplinary collaborations that seek […]]]> /research/2022/07/28/university-of-maine-arts-initiative-umai-seed-grant-rfp-2/feed/ 0 /research/2022/06/06/2022-faculty-research-funds-announcement/ /research/2022/06/06/2022-faculty-research-funds-announcement/#respond Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:17:28 +0000 /research/?p=46787 The Faculty Research Fund program aims to support faculty in establishing or maintaining high-quality research programs and other creative achievements. Competitions are held annually and funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School through a review and nomination process by the Faculty Research Fund Committee.  This year […]]]> /research/2022/06/06/2022-faculty-research-funds-announcement/feed/ 0 /research/2022/05/06/update-regarding-research-activity-and-research-related-travel-guidelines/ /research/2022/05/06/update-regarding-research-activity-and-research-related-travel-guidelines/#respond Fri, 06 May 2022 13:47:55 +0000 /research/?p=46619 The Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School no longer requests notification of research activity for faculty, staff, and students,聽except in cases where the research involves travel to countries with a聽US State Department Travel Advisory Level聽of 3. Moreover, no Level 4 travel is allowed by UMS.Steps to request an […]]]> /research/2022/05/06/update-regarding-research-activity-and-research-related-travel-guidelines/feed/ 0 /research/2022/04/29/recipients-umaine-arts-initiative-economic-development-through-the-arts-program-grants/ /research/2022/04/29/recipients-umaine-arts-initiative-economic-development-through-the-arts-program-grants/#respond Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:22:46 +0000 /research/?p=46047 The 91爆料 Arts Initiative (UMAI) is pleased to announce three winning projects of a recent competitive seed grant program. The program is designed to create and enhance collaborations across the arts and STEM disciplines and contribute to development priorities set forth by the Maine Economic Improvement Fund (MEIF). The MEIF represents the ongoing […]]]> /research/2022/04/29/recipients-umaine-arts-initiative-economic-development-through-the-arts-program-grants/feed/ 0 /research/2022/04/19/winners-of-the-2022-faculty-mentor-impact-awards-announced/ /research/2022/04/19/winners-of-the-2022-faculty-mentor-impact-awards-announced/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:39:45 +0000 /research/?p=45899 91爆料 aims to recognize exceptional faculty mentors who have an important impact on their students. Each year, the Office of the Vice President of Research and the Dean of the Graduate School solicits nominations for outstanding faculty mentors from undergraduate and graduate students. Nominees and their students are invited to attend the Faculty Mentor Impact […]]]> /research/2022/04/19/winners-of-the-2022-faculty-mentor-impact-awards-announced/feed/ 0 /research/2022/03/07/faculty-research-fund-program-open-to-submissions/ /research/2022/03/07/faculty-research-fund-program-open-to-submissions/#respond Mon, 07 Mar 2022 14:05:21 +0000 /research/?p=45865 /research/2022/03/07/faculty-research-fund-program-open-to-submissions/feed/ 0 /research/2022/01/24/the-imrc-center-expands-support-for-research-innovation/ /research/2022/01/24/the-imrc-center-expands-support-for-research-innovation/#respond Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:05:25 +0000 /research/?p=45772 Since transitioning to a unit under the Coordinating Operating Research Entities (CORE) in 2020, the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center or IMRC Center, has embraced new opportunities to support research initiatives, academic curricula, and external commercial projects with access to resources and services. The 2021-22 academic year has seen a 100% increase in IMRC […]]]> /research/2022/01/24/the-imrc-center-expands-support-for-research-innovation/feed/ 0 /research/2022/01/24/graduate-school-sets-records/ /research/2022/01/24/graduate-school-sets-records/#respond Mon, 24 Jan 2022 20:50:25 +0000 /research/?p=45768 In spite of the continuing pandemic, the 91爆料鈥檚 graduate enrollment has consistently increased over the past few years, setting records in the 2020-21 academic year, and then breaking those records this fall term. A total of 2,542 graduate students were enrolled in classes for the 2021 fall semester, surpassing the previous record enrollment […]]]> /research/2022/01/24/graduate-school-sets-records/feed/ 0 /research/2022/01/10/abedi-elected-vice-president-of-ieees-crfi/ /research/2022/01/10/abedi-elected-vice-president-of-ieees-crfi/#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:45:08 +0000 /research/?p=45628 Ali Abedi, Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering and Associate Vice President for Research has been elected as the next Vice President of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Council on Radio Frequency Identification (CRFID) for 2022-2023 term. The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers or IEEE, is the largest technical professional organization in […]]]> /research/2022/01/10/abedi-elected-vice-president-of-ieees-crfi/feed/ 0 /research/2022/01/10/orc-launches-new-research-compliance-newsletter/ /research/2022/01/10/orc-launches-new-research-compliance-newsletter/#respond Mon, 10 Jan 2022 18:39:44 +0000 /research/?p=45638 The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) invites you to subscribe to the new Research Compliance newsletter. Compliance is a critical component of all research conducted at 91爆料. The Office of Research Compliance provides the resources and support necessary to assist researchers with conducting ethical research and to ensure that all members of the university community […]]]> /research/2022/01/10/orc-launches-new-research-compliance-newsletter/feed/ 0