/research 91爆料 Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:15:20 +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/2024/02/27/innovating-the-roads-of-tomorrow/ /research/2024/02/27/innovating-the-roads-of-tomorrow/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 19:11:43 +0000 /research/?p=48880 The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center generates innovative solutions to build sustainable transportation infrastructure. The Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center (TIDC) at the 91爆料 is committed to developing innovative, transformative, and implementable infrastructure solutions that extend the life and improve the durability of transportation assets. In addition to 91爆料, TIDC鈥檚 consortium of six New England […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/innovating-the-roads-of-tomorrow/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/achieving-breakthroughs-in-predicting-pfas-absorption-in-microplastics/ /research/2024/02/27/achieving-breakthroughs-in-predicting-pfas-absorption-in-microplastics/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:57 +0000 /research/?p=48761 91爆料鈥檚 PFAS+ Initiative unveils a model for predicting the contaminant鈥檚 absorption in microplastics, leading to innovative solutions for water pollution. The 91爆料鈥檚 PFAS+ Initiative developed a novel model for predicting the absorption of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) by microplastics in 2023. PFAS are human-made chemicals linked to a growing list of medical […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/achieving-breakthroughs-in-predicting-pfas-absorption-in-microplastics/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/groundbreaking-insights-in-ai-legislation/ /research/2024/02/27/groundbreaking-insights-in-ai-legislation/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:34 +0000 /research/?p=48756 91爆料鈥檚 AI Initiative marks a pivotal year in artificial intelligence ethics, advancing responsible development and usage. In a landmark year for artificial intelligence (AI) ethics, the 91爆料鈥檚 AI Initiative made novel contributions to conversations regarding the responsible development and use of AI technologies.  Manuel W枚rsd枚rfer, assistant professor of management and computing ethics at […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/groundbreaking-insights-in-ai-legislation/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/forging-new-frontiers-in-partnership-and-innovation/ /research/2024/02/27/forging-new-frontiers-in-partnership-and-innovation/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:29 +0000 /research/?p=48750 91爆料 SPACE Initiative propels leadership in aerospace technology and education. The 91爆料鈥檚 SPACE Initiative soared to new heights in 2023, reinforcing its legacy as a pioneering force in space exploration and research. The SPACE Initiative expanded academic and research frontiers and fortified its role in shaping the future of aerospace technology and education. […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/forging-new-frontiers-in-partnership-and-innovation/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/r1-drives-undergraduate-research-opportunities/ /research/2024/02/27/r1-drives-undergraduate-research-opportunities/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:23 +0000 /research/?p=48738 When 91爆料 earned R1 Carnegie classification in 2022, the designation inspired a dramatic increase in undergraduate research experiences for 91爆料 students. The R1 designation, bestowed by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, is the highest honor offered, reserved for institutions with very high research activity. When the 91爆料 earned R1 status […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/r1-drives-undergraduate-research-opportunities/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/bringing-new-understanding-to-the-holocaust-through-digital-humanities-research/ /research/2024/02/27/bringing-new-understanding-to-the-holocaust-through-digital-humanities-research/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:18 +0000 /research/?p=48793 91爆料 researchers leverage Geographic Information System technology to examine the spatial relationships between German occupation and genocidal actions.  The Holocaust is widely understood to have been a horrifying genocide that affected millions of people during, and long after, World War II. What may surprise some readers is that scholars continue to unearth new information and […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/bringing-new-understanding-to-the-holocaust-through-digital-humanities-research/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/microbes-and-social-equity/ /research/2024/02/27/microbes-and-social-equity/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:13 +0000 /research/?p=48800 91爆料 researchers are asking hard questions about the right every human has to a healthy microbiome, and how these tiny organisms impact human health at large. There is a world of microscopic organisms living in and on our bodies that make up our microbiome. The balance of these complex ecosystems are governed by our diets […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/microbes-and-social-equity/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/where-science-and-the-arts-meet/ /research/2024/02/27/where-science-and-the-arts-meet/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:33:06 +0000 /research/?p=48810 91爆料 arts and STEM students engage in interdisciplinary research and learn how to become better scholars. In academia and beyond, fields are becoming less and less siloed. This is especially true at the 91爆料, where the administration and researchers prioritize interdisciplinary research projects because of how they are able to approach large problems […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/where-science-and-the-arts-meet/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/researchers-explore-the-life-cycle-of-north-americas-last-atlantic-salmon-population/ /research/2024/02/27/researchers-explore-the-life-cycle-of-north-americas-last-atlantic-salmon-population/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:32:57 +0000 /research/?p=48820 Researchers at the 91爆料 at Machias are using a new survey method, environmental RNA, to understand the life cycle of Atlantic salmon. Maine鈥檚 Atlantic salmon population has experienced significant decline due to stressors including dams, overfishing and pollution. The Atlantic salmon teeters on the brink of extinction in the Gulf of Maine, and […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/researchers-explore-the-life-cycle-of-north-americas-last-atlantic-salmon-population/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/umaine-school-of-nursing-expands-programming-for-aspiring-family-nurse-practitioners/ /research/2024/02/27/umaine-school-of-nursing-expands-programming-for-aspiring-family-nurse-practitioners/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:32:41 +0000 /research/?p=48824 The 91爆料 School of Nursing received a $1.96 million grant to provide financial assistance to and new educational opportunities for aspiring family nurse practitioners who can help improve access to primary care in Maine鈥檚 rural and underserved regions. The four-year grant from the Health Resources and Services Administration鈥檚 Advanced Nursing Education Workforce (ANEW) […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/umaine-school-of-nursing-expands-programming-for-aspiring-family-nurse-practitioners/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/a-new-era-in-engineering-and-computing/ /research/2024/02/27/a-new-era-in-engineering-and-computing/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:32:32 +0000 /research/?p=48841 The Maine College of Engineering and Computing pioneers interdisciplinary learning and technological advancement. The Maine College of Engineering and Computing, officially launched on April 1, 2023, marked a significant stride in the region鈥檚 workforce development, research and economic growth. The college鈥檚 E. James and Eileen P. Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center (Ferland EEDC) and […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/a-new-era-in-engineering-and-computing/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/developing-maines-aquaculture-industry/ /research/2024/02/27/developing-maines-aquaculture-industry/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:32:17 +0000 /research/?p=48848 The Aquaculture Research Institute drives the development of Maine鈥檚 aquaculture industry and working waterfronts.  The Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the 91爆料 is charting the future of aquaculture through research and development, extension programs and workforce training. By fostering innovation and nurturing talent, ARI reinforces 91爆料鈥檚 reputation as a national hub for sustainable […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/developing-maines-aquaculture-industry/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/annual-report-grad-centennial/ /research/2024/02/27/annual-report-grad-centennial/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:32:03 +0000 /research/?p=48719 The Graduate School at the 91爆料 celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2023. This milestone marks a rich history of advancing graduate education and enhancing student experiences through collaborative efforts. ]]> /research/2024/02/27/annual-report-grad-centennial/feed/ 0 /research/2024/02/27/institute-of-medicine-awards-nine-graduate-summer-fellowships-for-2023/ /research/2024/02/27/institute-of-medicine-awards-nine-graduate-summer-fellowships-for-2023/#respond Tue, 27 Feb 2024 18:31:38 +0000 /research/?p=48814 The 91爆料鈥檚 Institute of Medicine announced the recipients of its prestigious 2023 summer fellowship in May, recognizing nine outstanding scholars for their contributions to medical research and education.  Institute of Medicine 2023 Summer Fellowship Awardees: Lucas Bennett: Biochemistry Ph.D. candidate. Cellular receptor remodeling during viral infection. Bailey Blair: Biomedical Science Ph.D. candidate.Identifying Candida […]]]> /research/2024/02/27/institute-of-medicine-awards-nine-graduate-summer-fellowships-for-2023/feed/ 0