/research 91爆料 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:55:39 +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/2025/09/05/renewed-nih-grant-to-expand-umaines-impact-on-biotech-workforce/ /research/2025/09/05/renewed-nih-grant-to-expand-umaines-impact-on-biotech-workforce/#respond Fri, 05 Sep 2025 17:54:42 +0000 /research/?p=51303 The National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded the 91爆料 a competitive renewal of its T32 predoctoral training grant, expanding support for doctoral students in biomedical science and engineering. The Transdisciplinary Predoctoral Training Program in Biomedical Science and Engineering educates future scientists and engineers to work as innovative, team-based researchers. The five-year renewal of […]]]> /research/2025/09/05/renewed-nih-grant-to-expand-umaines-impact-on-biotech-workforce/feed/ 0 /research/2025/09/02/umaine-amplifies-biomedical-research-with-expanded-zebrafish-lab/ /research/2025/09/02/umaine-amplifies-biomedical-research-with-expanded-zebrafish-lab/#respond Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:26:37 +0000 /research/?p=51283 The 91爆料 unveiled an expanded and renovated zebrafish laboratory in Hitchner Hall this July. The facility, jointly funded by two grants from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) totaling $650,000 with additional investment by 91爆料, significantly expands the university鈥檚 capacity for biomedical research using zebrafish. Zebrafish have genomes and immune systems similar to […]]]> /research/2025/09/02/umaine-amplifies-biomedical-research-with-expanded-zebrafish-lab/feed/ 0 /research/2025/07/03/irja-hepler-tackling-thermal-stress-in-3d-printing/ /research/2025/07/03/irja-hepler-tackling-thermal-stress-in-3d-printing/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:13:22 +0000 /research/?p=50991 Irja Hepler wants to crack the code on the additive manufacturing cooling process to make 3D printing faster, stronger and more precise.  The 91爆料 Ph.D. student in structural engineering is developing code to improve her model that predicts how thermal stress created during 3D printing could change what is being printed. Once developed, […]]]> /research/2025/07/03/irja-hepler-tackling-thermal-stress-in-3d-printing/feed/ 0 /research/2025/07/03/chyanne-yoder-turning-the-tide-on-disposable-food-containers/ /research/2025/07/03/chyanne-yoder-turning-the-tide-on-disposable-food-containers/#respond Thu, 03 Jul 2025 15:05:23 +0000 /research/?p=50980 Chyanne Yoder seeks to prevent plastic pollution at its source by piloting systems for reusable food containers in Maine coastal communities, reducing the need for single-use foodware. The Ph.D. student in anthropology and environmental policy at the 91爆料 is championing this cause through the Marine Debris Project alongside her adviser, 91爆料 […]]]> /research/2025/07/03/chyanne-yoder-turning-the-tide-on-disposable-food-containers/feed/ 0 /research/2025/06/05/new-media-students-help-community-as-they-learn/ /research/2025/06/05/new-media-students-help-community-as-they-learn/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:52:55 +0000 /research/?p=50881 The 91爆料鈥檚 commitment to community engagement inspired the Stillwater Lab, a program created for new media students to promote local culture and community engagement.  The lab was founded two decades ago and is co-directed by Joline Blais and Jon Ippolito, both professors in 91爆料鈥檚 new media program. As part of its mission, the […]]]> /research/2025/06/05/new-media-students-help-community-as-they-learn/feed/ 0 /research/2025/06/03/how-well-can-ai-diagnose-patients-compared-to-human-clinicians/ /research/2025/06/03/how-well-can-ai-diagnose-patients-compared-to-human-clinicians/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 14:58:34 +0000 /research/?p=50885 A 91爆料 study compared how well artificial intelligence models and human clinicians handled complex or sensitive medical cases. The findings outlined where the technology showed promise and what limitations need to be addressed before AI is unleashed on patients. With growing provider shortages, especially in rural states like Maine, the study highlights how […]]]> /research/2025/06/03/how-well-can-ai-diagnose-patients-compared-to-human-clinicians/feed/ 0 /research/2025/04/30/maine-ai-conference-to-explore-opportunities-risks-and-innovations/ Thu, 01 May 2025 01:20:43 +0000 /research/?p=50735 Artificial intelligence is transforming how people work, live and solve problems. To help the public shape how this powerful technology is adopted and applied in the Pine Tree State, the 91爆料 Artificial Intelligence Initiative will convene the second annual Maine AI Conference on June 13 in the Collins Center for the Arts in […]]]> /research/2025/04/30/umaine-announces-2025-student-symposium-award-winners/ /research/2025/04/30/umaine-announces-2025-student-symposium-award-winners/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:19:00 +0000 /research/?p=50726 The 91爆料 announced the winners of the 2025 91爆料 Student Symposium for Research and Creative Activity, a signature event that highlights student research and creative work across disciplines. Organized by the Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR), the Symposium drew more than 1,500 attendees to the New Balance Field House on April 11, showcasing […]]]> /research/2025/04/30/umaine-announces-2025-student-symposium-award-winners/feed/ 0 /research/2025/04/30/umaine-to-confer-record-number-of-graduate-degrees/ /research/2025/04/30/umaine-to-confer-record-number-of-graduate-degrees/#respond Wed, 30 Apr 2025 17:57:13 +0000 /research/?p=50721 The 91爆料 will award a record-breaking 815 advanced degrees during its May 2025 commencement, marking the largest graduating class of master鈥檚 and doctoral students in the university鈥檚 160-year history. The historic milestone includes 706 master鈥檚 and 109 doctoral degrees, surpassing previous records set in 2022 and 2023. Among this year鈥檚 graduate students are […]]]> /research/2025/04/30/umaine-to-confer-record-number-of-graduate-degrees/feed/ 0 /research/2025/04/18/sara-delaney-sows-farmer-resilience-through-outreach-optimization/ /research/2025/04/18/sara-delaney-sows-farmer-resilience-through-outreach-optimization/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:03:01 +0000 /research/?p=50681 Sara Delaney, a Ph.D. candidate in ecology and environmental sciences at the 91爆料, is fine-tuning how scientists help farmers prepare for 鈥� and thrive in 鈥� the face of uncertainty. Her work builds on more than a decade spent advancing food security around the globe, from Mali to Latin America. Now, she鈥檚 using […]]]> /research/2025/04/18/sara-delaney-sows-farmer-resilience-through-outreach-optimization/feed/ 0 /research/2025/04/03/the-franco-american-experience-is-at-play-in-new-university-of-maine-press-publication-by-abby-paige/ /research/2025/04/03/the-franco-american-experience-is-at-play-in-new-university-of-maine-press-publication-by-abby-paige/#respond Thu, 03 Apr 2025 17:37:42 +0000 /research/?p=50405 The 91爆料 Press will publish 鈥淧iecework / Travail 脿 la pi猫ce,鈥� a landmark bilingual collection of two Franco American plays by Vermont playwright and performer Abby Paige on April 4.  Through her works, Paige brings a fresh, irreverent and humorous perspective to the Franco American experience and the often-overlooked history of the borderlands […]]]> /research/2025/04/03/the-franco-american-experience-is-at-play-in-new-university-of-maine-press-publication-by-abby-paige/feed/ 0 /research/2025/02/28/umaine-retains-esteemed-r1-status/ /research/2025/02/28/umaine-retains-esteemed-r1-status/#respond Fri, 28 Feb 2025 20:55:25 +0000 /research/?p=49977 The 91爆料 was ranked among the nation鈥檚 top research universities for the second time when the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education reaffirmed 91爆料鈥檚 status as an R1 university last month. 鈥淎s Maine鈥檚 only R1 institution, 91爆料 plays a significant role in the health and economic well-being of our state and […]]]> /research/2025/02/28/umaine-retains-esteemed-r1-status/feed/ 0 /research/2025/02/26/veterans-health-wellness-focus-of-new-partnership-with-va/ /research/2025/02/26/veterans-health-wellness-focus-of-new-partnership-with-va/#respond Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:50:02 +0000 /research/?p=49970 The 91爆料鈥檚 Institute of Medicine (IoM) and the VA Maine Healthcare System (VA Maine)聽joined forces to expand healthcare services, advance medical research and enhance clinical education across the state to improve care for Maine鈥檚 large veteran population. The partnership aims to address critical health challenges by combining the expertise from one of the nation鈥檚 […]]]> /research/2025/02/26/veterans-health-wellness-focus-of-new-partnership-with-va/feed/ 0 /research/2025/01/02/volunteering-goes-online/ /research/2025/01/02/volunteering-goes-online/#respond Thu, 02 Jan 2025 18:51:50 +0000 /research/?p=49884 Volunteering performed by virtual and hybrid volunteers is on the rise, according to research advanced by Rachel Coleman and Jennifer Crittenden from the 91爆料. Based on the Civil Engagement and Volunteering (CEV) supplement to the Current Population Study conducted by AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census, 13.4 million Americans engaged in virtual or hybrid […]]]> /research/2025/01/02/volunteering-goes-online/feed/ 0 /research/2024/12/18/illuminated-performance/ /research/2024/12/18/illuminated-performance/#respond Wed, 18 Dec 2024 18:38:00 +0000 /research/?p=49877 Ruixin Niu, an Intermedia Ph.D. candidate at the 91爆料, has combined Chinese pentatonic music with the digital age to create performances thrilling to hear and see.  With help from engineering students at 91爆料鈥檚 HackerSpace, Niu created a unique instrument made of transparent PLA material. This 3D-printed violin/viola hybrid allows lights inside the instrument […]]]> /research/2024/12/18/illuminated-performance/feed/ 0 /research/2024/12/11/umaine-reaches-all-time-high-in-latest-nsf-rankings/ /research/2024/12/11/umaine-reaches-all-time-high-in-latest-nsf-rankings/#respond Wed, 11 Dec 2024 18:19:26 +0000 /research/?p=49869 The 91爆料 achieved another milestone in its prominence as a research institution, rising to an all-time high in the 2023 National Science Foundation鈥檚 (NSF) Higher Education Research and Development (HERD) rankings. 91爆料 climbed from 142 to 140 out of 914 universities nationwide in the 2023 HERD survey.  The university also rose from 114 […]]]> /research/2024/12/11/umaine-reaches-all-time-high-in-latest-nsf-rankings/feed/ 0 /research/2024/11/08/retirees-should-increase-investment-risk-with-age-study-finds/ /research/2024/11/08/retirees-should-increase-investment-risk-with-age-study-finds/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 19:38:22 +0000 /research/?p=49703 Retirement is a significant milestone, but transitioning to it requires careful financial planning. Retirees must consider factors like life expectancy, inflation, and recurring expenses to ensure their savings last throughout retirement.  A study by Doug Waggle, professor of finance at the University of West Florida, and Pankaj Agrrawal, Nicolas M. Salgo Professor of Finance at […]]]> /research/2024/11/08/retirees-should-increase-investment-risk-with-age-study-finds/feed/ 0 /research/2024/11/08/umaine-researchers-tackle-principal-retention-challenges/ /research/2024/11/08/umaine-researchers-tackle-principal-retention-challenges/#respond Fri, 08 Nov 2024 07:58:00 +0000 /research/?p=49709 Two leaders in Maine鈥檚 public education system are conducting research at the 91爆料 to explore how to better support and retain principals, especially in rural schools. Schools play a critical role in rural communities, providing essential services and shaping the future workforce. However, many rural schools in Maine are facing a concerning trend: […]]]> /research/2024/11/08/umaine-researchers-tackle-principal-retention-challenges/feed/ 0 /research/2024/11/07/green-engineering-and-materials-building-breaks-ground/ /research/2024/11/07/green-engineering-and-materials-building-breaks-ground/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 20:29:41 +0000 /research/?p=49697 The 91爆料 broke ground on a facility designed to advance pioneering research and education in advanced manufacturing, as well as develop the engineering and computing workforce.  The 50,000-square-foot Green Engineering and Materials (GEM) building will house the Factory of the Future, which will incorporate digital manufacturing technologies and fully adaptive, immersive learning spaces […]]]> /research/2024/11/07/green-engineering-and-materials-building-breaks-ground/feed/ 0 /research/2024/11/07/umaine-doctoral-student-enrollment-highest-ever/ /research/2024/11/07/umaine-doctoral-student-enrollment-highest-ever/#respond Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:26:17 +0000 /research/?p=49686 A record number of students came to the 91爆料 in pursuit of doctorates this semester. The fall 2024 cohort includes 605 doctoral students, up from 465 in 2019. In total, the Graduate School received 917 applications to its doctoral programs 鈥� up more than 200% from five years ago. The new record was […]]]> /research/2024/11/07/umaine-doctoral-student-enrollment-highest-ever/feed/ 0 /research/2024/10/10/nih-award-to-strengthen-neuromuscular-disease-research-at-umaine/ /research/2024/10/10/nih-award-to-strengthen-neuromuscular-disease-research-at-umaine/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:27:25 +0000 /research/?p=49622 The National Institutes of Health awarded 91爆料 Ph.D. candidate Amanda Ignacz the prestigious Ruth L. Kirschstein Predoctoral Individual National Research Service Award. This nationally competitive award honors and invests in pre-doctoral students by helping them obtain research training while conducting their dissertation research.  Enrolled in the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering鈥檚 […]]]> /research/2024/10/10/nih-award-to-strengthen-neuromuscular-disease-research-at-umaine/feed/ 0 /research/2024/10/10/acadias-lakes-inform-harmful-algal-bloom-risk-predictions-statewide/ /research/2024/10/10/acadias-lakes-inform-harmful-algal-bloom-risk-predictions-statewide/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:22:55 +0000 /research/?p=49616 Harmful algal blooms have been on the rise across Maine in recent years. This is a troubling development for nearby communities, as the algae release toxins that may impact drinking water sources and recreation.  鈥淛ordan Pond, the 鈥榗rown jewel鈥� of Acadia, is often described as the clearest lake in Maine. Local water companies have been […]]]> /research/2024/10/10/acadias-lakes-inform-harmful-algal-bloom-risk-predictions-statewide/feed/ 0 /research/2024/10/10/amplified-experience-grad-students-join-umaine-dna-labs/ /research/2024/10/10/amplified-experience-grad-students-join-umaine-dna-labs/#respond Thu, 10 Oct 2024 18:12:41 +0000 /research/?p=49641 /research/2024/10/10/amplified-experience-grad-students-join-umaine-dna-labs/feed/ 0 /research/2024/09/10/investigating-the-human-microbiome-to-promote-health/ /research/2024/09/10/investigating-the-human-microbiome-to-promote-health/#respond Tue, 10 Sep 2024 17:46:21 +0000 /research/?p=49554 There are countless ways to improve one鈥檚 health whether it be a new exercise regime or getting to bed a little earlier. One aspect of human health that is often underappreciated and misunderstood is the human microbiome. The human microbiome is vast and responsible for many of our body鈥檚 processes. Lola Holcomb, a Ph.D. candidate […]]]> /research/2024/09/10/investigating-the-human-microbiome-to-promote-health/feed/ 0 /research/2024/04/05/pfas-contamination-inspires-radical-art-collaboration/ /research/2024/04/05/pfas-contamination-inspires-radical-art-collaboration/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:55:06 +0000 /research/?p=49185 By Hannah Kauffman At the 91爆料, artists and scientists are teaming up to transform trash into treasured art and pave the way for major strides in PFAS research and community outreach.  Susan Smith firmly believes in the importance of art as a facilitator and interpreter of science, providing an emotional lens through which […]]]> /research/2024/04/05/pfas-contamination-inspires-radical-art-collaboration/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/05/umaine-study-reveals-how-to-turn-the-tide-on-scallop-rearing-challenges/ /research/2024/02/05/umaine-study-reveals-how-to-turn-the-tide-on-scallop-rearing-challenges/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:14:20 +0000 /research/?p=48692 by Erin Miller Atlantic sea scallops, Placopecten magellanicus, are among the most valuable shellfish in New England. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), commercial landings were valued at $478 million in 2022. Atlantic scallops were Maine鈥檚 fifth most valuable fishery that year.  The burgeoning industry offers great promise for working waterfronts, but […]]]> /research/2024/02/05/umaine-study-reveals-how-to-turn-the-tide-on-scallop-rearing-challenges/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/05/cutting-edge-tech-powers-creativity-at-the-innovative-media-research-and-commercialization-center/ /research/2024/02/05/cutting-edge-tech-powers-creativity-at-the-innovative-media-research-and-commercialization-center/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:11:55 +0000 /research/?p=48668 by Erin Miller; 91爆料 News story by Marcus Wolf; Scholar’s Dream video by Devin Rowe The Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center at the 91爆料 unites science and technology with the arts to help students practice collaboration through creative projects. IMRC鈥檚 resources offer students skilled staff to guide them as they use the […]]]> /research/2024/02/05/cutting-edge-tech-powers-creativity-at-the-innovative-media-research-and-commercialization-center/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/05/judges-students-and-volunteers-wanted-for-umaines-premiere-celebration-of-student-achievement-on-april-12/ /research/2024/02/05/judges-students-and-volunteers-wanted-for-umaines-premiere-celebration-of-student-achievement-on-april-12/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:09:47 +0000 /research/?p=48675 by Deanna Rice The annual Student Symposium offers students from the 91爆料 and the 91爆料 at Machias the opportunity to showcase the research, scholarship and creative activities they developed over the academic year. The symposium draws more than 2,000 people from across both campuses as well as event sponsors, legislators, business […]]]> /research/2024/02/05/judges-students-and-volunteers-wanted-for-umaines-premiere-celebration-of-student-achievement-on-april-12/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/05/umaine-center-amplifies-the-power-of-environmental-genetics/ /research/2024/02/05/umaine-center-amplifies-the-power-of-environmental-genetics/#respond Mon, 05 Feb 2024 14:06:11 +0000 /research/?p=48679 by Erin Miller Life in nature is notoriously difficult to track. Endangered species are inherently rare, and invasive species often show up in unexpected places. Animals who occupy our environment in abundance are often wary of humans or frequent places that are difficult to access, like the bottom of lakes or remote corners of the […]]]> /research/2024/02/05/umaine-center-amplifies-the-power-of-environmental-genetics/feed/ 0 /research/2024/01/17/umaines-mitchell-center-compounds-the-flagships-sustainability-impact%ef%bf%bc/ /research/2024/01/17/umaines-mitchell-center-compounds-the-flagships-sustainability-impact%ef%bf%bc/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 19:14:00 +0000 /research/?p=48626 In 2006, an interdisciplinary group of faculty and senior leaders from across the 91爆料 System laid the foundation for the creation of the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at the 91爆料. Their vision was to connect knowledge with action to create a brighter environmental, social, and economic future […]]]> /research/2024/01/17/umaines-mitchell-center-compounds-the-flagships-sustainability-impact%ef%bf%bc/feed/ 0