The 91爆料聽Advanced Research Computing聽(ARC), established in May 2019, is dedicated to supporting the high performance computing (HPC) needs of the university research community, and is associated with the聽Coordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE). Maisha Asha has joined the ARC team in the role of Project Manager, to support the high performance computing needs of […]
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I am delighted to welcome Dr. Sharmila Mukhopadhyay to the 91爆料. She is the new Director of the Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies (FIRST). She has started in this role on January 1, 2020, after a nationwide search. Dr. Mukhopadhyay鈥檚 vision completely aligns with the University vision to grow FIRST into […]
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Gabrielle Hillyer, a Master鈥檚 student in oceanography and marine policy, is putting her marine science education into practice by researching water quality issues within the Gulf of Maine in the hopes to improve the solvency of the soft-shell clamming industry. Hillyer studies the impact of bacteria in mudflats on the Medomak River in Waldoboro, Maine […]
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Undergraduates in premedical studies have a wide variety of opportunities to connect with others and perform cutting-edge research at the 91爆料. Many majors offer premed concentrations and multiple clubs connect students with the medical industry in Maine and beyond. Katie Tims, from Cornish, chose to attend 91爆料 because of the large breadth of […]
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The Advanced Structures and Composites Center celebrates historic event: Unveiling the world鈥檚 largest 3D printer and 3D printed boat 鈥淭his is a big deal,鈥 said Sen. Angus King at the Oct. 10 unveiling of the world鈥檚 largest 3D printer at the 91爆料 Advanced Structures and Composites Center (91爆料 Composites Center). Big, indeed. In […]
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A unique traineeship program designed to produce interdisciplinary environmental conservation leaders now offers Master鈥檚 and Ph.D. degree opportunities to address the challenges presented by global and local changes in environmental, social, economic and climatic conditions. The National Science Foundation Research Traineeship (NRT) Program has awarded the 91爆料 鈥淣RT: Enhancing Conservation Science and Practice鈥 […]
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A collaborative program between the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the 91爆料 and aquaculture industry partners supported 13 undergraduate interns in a wide range of hands-on research and work experiences this summer. Aquaculture research covers broad topic areas, such as fish health, product development, impacts of ocean acidification, species husbandry and science communication […]
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The UMS Grand Challenge Pilot Initiative: Rural Health and Wellbeing聽 is calling for concept papers! Concept papers must be submitted through InfoReady, no later than end-of-day, November 14, 2019. Please visit this page for more details and instructions: UMS Grand Challenges: Call for Concept Papers
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Christine Beitl studied the management system of a fishery in a rural coastal community, Isla Costa Rica, in Ecuador as a doctoral student in 2009-10. A new collaborative, cross-cultural study prompted her return to the small town this summer 鈥 10 years later. The three-year NSF ENDOW (Economic Network Dynamics and the Origins of Wealth) […]
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Some people consider themselves to be a numbers person, more than a creative type. Others feel drawn to the artistic side of life more than the analytical. Since the 1960s, when Nobel-prize winning research painted a picture of a human brain split straight down the middle 鈥 it is believed that humans are either right […]
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Dr. Owen Smith has recently stepped down from his role as Director of the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center to concentrate on directing the Intermedia MFA and MA programs and the development of new initiatives, such as the new Maine Medical Arts Graduate Certificate and Master鈥檚 degree program. As the Founding Director of […]
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Velcro, bullet trains, and prosthetic limbs may not seem to have much in common 鈥 but they were all designed by humans to artificially mimic nature. Biomimetics is the study of the development and function of human-made synthetics created to mimic models of the natural world. Sticky plant burrs were the inspiration for the invention […]
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A multi-disciplinary team of 16 91爆料 System researchers and faculty traveled to southwest Greenland June 21-29 to address 21st century challenges throughout the Arctic, North Atlantic and Maine by experiencing the impacted region first-hand. 鈥淛ust reading about complex issues is not enough to fully grasp and attempt to develop solutions to the challenges […]
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Addressing the opioid epidemic in the United States requires expanding access to treatment and work to prevent the more than 130 deaths each day from opioid-related drug overdoses nationwide. Maine鈥檚 rate of fatal overdoses due to opioids 鈥 the class of drugs that include heroin and morphine as well as fentanyl, oxycodone, and hydrocodone 鈥 […]
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Children are born with an innate interest in engineering. As they play, they learn how to stack blocks higher into new shapes or structures, or construct race tracks to give their toy cars enough speed to fly through plastic loops. Children enjoy innovating and problem solving, but how can that interest be fostered in the […]
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The advancement of sustainable aquaculture (the farming of aquatic species while allowing continued benefit for the next generation) requires innovative research and multi-disciplinary collaborations for success. The 91爆料鈥檚 Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) is celebrating 10 years of service to the State of Maine as a research resource and an objective authority on aquaculture. […]
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Maine鈥檚 idyllic landscape, rugged coastline and abundance of wildlife attract visitors each year to its natural parks. However, experts predict an increase in the number of ticks infected with Lyme disease due to climate change 鈥 which threatens to expose more people to the disease and cause some visitors to opt for alternative destinations. Which […]
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Six Maine Business School students interned this summer at Hannaford Bros. in Scarborough as part of an innovative program designed to address the needs of the state鈥檚 economic community and the needs of scholars. The Corporate Classroom is an internship program supported by the Professional Development Center (PDC), which provides consulting services, professional development education […]
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The 91爆料 has received a five-year, $1.07 million Institutional Research Training Grant (T32) from the National Institutes of Health. This funding is the first of its kind to be awarded in the state of Maine from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences. According to the NIH, the T32 program supports broad and […]
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On July 25, 2019 the Advanced Manufacturing Center in Orono held a kickoff celebration for the opening of the Center for Additive Manufacturing of Metals (CAMM). Learn more about the center and what it offers in this 91爆料 News article and accompanying video. Center offering additive metal manufacturing services, training to Maine businesses
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Dr. George Bernhardt of the CORE Microfabrication Cleanroom showcases cutting-edge sensor research and technologies being developed by 91爆料 researchers and students. The CORE Cleanroom provides unique, hands-on training opportunities for students entering careers in STEM fields. FIRST Cleanroom Video Transcript Coordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE) A tour of 91爆料’s CORE Microfabrication Cleanroom FIRST Lab – […]
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The former 鈥淪hared Resource Pool鈥 has expanded to become 鈥淭echnical and Administrative Services Central (TASC)鈥 and provides timely, professional business and technical support for the university community. Luke Doucette, general manager of Coordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE), manages TASC鈥檚 technical services personnel, which include a Laboratory Technician and Statistical Consultant for project assistance. They provide […]
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91爆料 System Chancellor James Page and President Joan Ferrini-Mundy discuss how 91爆料 research and development have evolved during his seven-year tenure. The Chancellor, who will retire June 30, and the President share their perspectives on the impact of research and development on the future of the 91爆料, the state, and beyond. […]
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Nestled on the Peruvian coast, the Ostra Collecting Station (OCS) is part of a complex of archeological sites that provide an amazing glimpse into the lives of the people who lived there approximately 6,000 years ago. OCS is cradled between the shores of the Pacific Ocean and the Andes mountain range. Odd shells and fish […]
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Interdisciplinary multi-institution research collaboration, stakeholder engagement through Western Passage project The Western Passage 鈥 located between Eastport, Maine and Canada 鈥 is a highly turbulent, biologically active, and socially relevant ecosystem in Eastern Maine considered one of the best locations for tidal power nationwide. Kristina Cammen, assistant professor of marine mammal science, works alongside a […]
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Mathematical tools used to create items such as vacuums, cars and skyscrapers, make the design process streamlined, less expensive and safer. However, with advances in modern science increasingly pushing boundaries, these tools need to be adapted in order to keep up 鈥 and avoid potentially costly mistakes. The finite element method is a commonly used […]
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The 91爆料 Research Information Management team is pleased to announce the launch of the Research Reporting Dashboard 鈥 a self-service resource giving the 91爆料 community access to commonly requested research activity data, including proposal submissions and awards received. Users will sign in to the dashboard using their 91爆料 single sign-on username and password. They can […]
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I am pleased to announce that Amanda Ashe has been named the Director of Research Compliance starting July 1st. In this role she will be overseeing the operational aspects of the Office of Research Compliance. Amanda has worked at the 91爆料 for the past 11 years, starting out in the then Office of […]
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鈥淥ur facility at the Technology Research Center (TRC) allows us show on industrially relevant scale how we can convert woody biomass into jet fuel. 聽We are excited that we now do 24 hours per day continuous operations campaigns for 100 hours. 91爆料 jet fuel and diesel is made from biomass-derived premium synthetic crude oil. At […]
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Awardees recognized during the 2019 Faculty Mentor Appreciation luncheon at the Wells Conference Center on May 7. The Maine Impact Week event celebrates faculty mentoring of students in and out of the classroom and lab. View a sample of student messages of appreciation on the Maine Impact Week site. View photos from the event in […]
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Seaweed food products are trending 鈥 but do consumers know what they are buying? Search 鈥渆ating seaweed鈥 on Google and you鈥檒l get pages of headlines promoting health benefits of consuming the ocean-dwelling algae. 鈥淧acked full of vitamins!鈥 鈥淟ow in fat and full of fiber!鈥 鈥淪eaweed is a superfood!鈥 In its raw state, seaweed does, in […]
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Alumni Spotlight: Brianna Hughes 鈥淗ow much can you really do with a cranberry?鈥 91爆料 alumna Brianna Hughes answers this question every day as an Innovation R&D Manager for Ocean Spray Cranberries. Finding ways to develop new products from cranberries could be daunting 鈥 but it鈥檚 a fun challenge for Hughes, who earned her […]
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Maine Impact Week celebrated the depth and breadth of 91爆料 research and creative work with multiple events held April 8 鈥 13, 2019. Two of the featured events, the 91爆料 Student Symposium (UMSS) and the Marine Science Research and Education Open House, invited the community to interact with students and faculty as they […]
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Graduate Student Spotlight: Gabrielle Hillyer, Diana Davis Spencer Scholar Gabrielle Hillyer is a duel-degree major in oceanography and marine policy. With support from the UMS Research Reinvestment Fund she has focused her research on the Medomak river estuary and its multiple impacts on local clamming. Her innovative research aims to understand the ability of the […]
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Four new projects were recently selected for funding by the Faculty Research Funds Committee for the 2019 Summer Faculty Research Awards.聽 These awards provide summer salary for faculty to advance research and scholarship in an accelerated manner during the summer of 2019. This year’s awardees are: Christine Beitl, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, “The effect […]
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Eric Roy graduated from 91爆料 in 2009 with a Ph.D. in oceanography. Roy is the founder of Hydroviv, a company that makes custom water filters. He recently appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank to pitch his product to the sharks聽— and won a $400,000 investment from Mark Cuban. Season 10, Episode 19: “Hydroviv is a Washington, […]
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Every year 91爆料 students, staff and faculty spend their summers in locations around the world. We want to showcase how far and wide we go! Help us by sharing your summer plans on this form. The Fogler Library has teamed up with 91爆料 Marketing and Communications to gather your stories and share them […]
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Judy Walker travels to a lot of places during a typical day: several spots in Maine, Canada and even Fiji. All without leaving her lab. Walker is an associate professor in Communication Sciences and Disorders and coordinator of the 91爆料 Speech Therapy Telepractice Program. She oversees services provided by students and faculty to […]
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For older adults, falling can be fatal. And according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths among people 65 and older in the United States. As the number of older adults increases, the problem could continue to worsen. Undergraduate researchers in the 91爆料 WiSe-Net […]
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In 1974, emeritus professor of Psychology Dr. Merrill (Pete) Elias started the Maine Syracuse Longitudinal Study (MSLS) in Syracuse, New York. Though the purpose of the study at its inception was to examine high blood pressure and cognitive function, the scope was later expanded study the additional risk factors for cardiovascular disease (such as diabetes, […]
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Artist Titi de Baccarat leaves exhausted but focused after his month-long residency at the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC). 鈥淭his opened up lots of possibilities. I had twenty-four hour access to the facilities without pressure and a collaborative atmosphere,鈥 he explains. De Baccarat hands over a 3D printed set of ears 鈥 exact […]
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91爆料 Medicine, a new initiative launched by the 91爆料 to make Maine a model for a healthy state. Building on the existing health and life sciences programs and resources at the University, the initiative is developing, through innovative and coordinated research, education, and strategic partnerships, transformative solutions that enhance the health and wellbeing […]
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The 2019 Maine Science Festival (MSF) was a celebration of contemporary scientific knowledge in various fields. The fifth annual MSF Exploration Stations event took place at the Cross Insurance Center on March 16 where 91爆料 Research hosted an 鈥淎sk a Researcher鈥 table. Other MSF events that week showcased more than 70 events and activities including […]
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鈥淎n 80,000 word Ph.D. thesis would take 9 hours to present. Their time limit… 3 minutes.鈥 Graduate students at the 91爆料 competed in the annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) event on March 25. Participants follow guidelines set by the University of Queensland, the founders of the competition. The rules are simple: present research […]
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Maginnis Lab supports student research from undergraduate through graduate careers More undergraduate students at the 91爆料 have the opportunity to take part in innovative research. This experience carries through into their graduate studies and careers. The Maginnis Lab has students who started their research as first-years and continue it as graduate students. Melissa […]
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Researchers discover an interesting source of improved wound healing: the wild blueberry. Wild Blueberries are rich in compounds that beneficially affect human health. Two classes of these compounds are anthocyanins and phenolic acids 鈥 which have been documented to have beneficial impacts on chronic diseases. Dorothy Klimis-Zacas, professor of clinical nutrition and Panagiotis Tsakiroglou, who […]
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International students at the 91爆料 add diversity and enrich the learning experience for all students. They come from a multitude of backgrounds and are some of the best resources in campus to understand a foreign land and its culture. International researchers also richly contribute towards the growing global impact of 91爆料 research. Anwesha […]
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Neuropathy research leads to cutting-edge medical device development Neuropathy (or the dying-back of nerve fibers) affects roughly 20 million people in the United States. Unfortunately, most people do not realize they have the disease until they experience symptoms such as pain, numbness and loss of limb control. In many cases, amputation can result. Current methods […]
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We are pleased to share the annual 91爆料 Research Report 鈥 now online! Research Report 2018
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Katie Rossignol is the new Student Success Manager for the graduate program. She is excited to be a centralized resource for graduate students and faculty on campus. In this role, Rossignol will see students through their graduate school program. 鈥淜atie鈥檚 position provides a critical link between the Graduate School and graduate programs,鈥 says Scott Delcourt, […]
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We would like to congratulate these newly announced Research Reinvestment Fund (RRF) awardees. Terry Shehata, Planning for Wraparound Services that Support the Growth of Maine鈥檚 Craft Beer Industry Owen Smith, Pilot project for development of Maine Medical Arts (MEMA) MA degree Brian Beal, Planning for the future: UMM鈥檚 Marine Science Field Station Niclas Erhardt, MBS […]
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Putting heart into cardiac research Jonathan Bomar joined the 91爆料聽Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering聽(GSBSE) in the fall of 2014 after earning undergraduate degrees in geological sciences and psychology at Michigan State University. From Geological Sciences to Psychology to Biomedical Engineering 鈥 it鈥檚 safe to say Bomar鈥檚 curiosity is vast and diverse. […]
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New faculty find opportunity to collaborate in an interdisciplinary research project. Nishad Jayasundara studies toxic effects of various chemicals at the cellular level, including those commonly found in Maine waterways. Before coming to the 91爆料, he often wondered about the possibilities of creating a model that could predict the outcome of chemical reactions […]
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Q&A with Susan Smith, assistant director of the Intermedia Master of Fine Arts (MFA) program You are a graduate of the Intermedia MFA program here at 91爆料. How does this help you connect with and understand the students鈥 challenges? My years of graduate studies expanded my view of the world and how I interact with […]
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A research project aimed at providing healthcare providers with tools to prevent patients from falling has grown to include the detection of biomarkers associated with diseases such as pancreatic cancer. John Vetelino, professor of electrical and computer engineering, is the principal investigator for the RRF (Research Reinvestment Fund) project 鈥淪ensor Development/Adaptation to Improve Healthcare: A […]
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Building on the foundation established by the Laboratory for Surface Science & Technology (LASST), an interdisciplinary research center at the 91爆料 since 1980, the聽Frontier Institute for Research in Sensor Technologies (FIRST)聽has been created in its place. Using novel materials, advanced processes, and state-of-the-art devices, the mission of the institute is to research and […]
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Using bioinformatics to analyze muscular dystrophy. Benjamin King, assistant professor for bioinformatics, has teamed up with Clarissa Henry, associate professor of biological sciences, to study muscular dystrophy, a progressive genetic disorder that affects muscles in the human body. They have developed a unique tool to study the function of a specific muscular dystrophy gene. Researchers […]
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As we head into 2019, we look at the impact funding programs have on university research endeavors. The Research Reinvestment Fund (RRF) has been established by the 91爆料 System Board of Trustee鈥檚 in an effort to grow research, development, and commercialization activities in Maine.聽 The RRF program has several competitive grant programs, such […]
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As part of CORE鈥檚 ongoing efforts to improve access to research equipment and facilities,聽we are pleased to announce that CORE has partnered with iLab Solutions, an online system used to streamline the process scheduling CORE services. Starting in February of 2019, the iLab Core Facility Management Software platform will be implemented for the service centers […]
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Gayle Jones has worked at the 91爆料 since 1982, when she started as an assistant聽in what was the Office of Sponsored Programs.聽Over the years Gayle, due to her exemplary performance and contributions to the University, received multiple promotions and recognitions in offices associated with the Office of the Vice President for Research. In […]
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Penobscot language at risk of being extinguished is revitalized with modern-day translations in story-telling The stories passed down from one generation to the next are vital sources of shared culture, age-old wisdom and the ability to reconnect with a precious heritage. When people no longer share these stories in their own language, they surrender one […]
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A monitoring app for greenhouse agriculture in Maine. New media undergraduates at 91爆料 are developing an innovative monitoring app, MAGAPP, to serve local Maine greenhouses for the Sustainable Year Round Agriculture Cluster Initiative by the Maine Sustainable Agriculture Society. 聽Joline Blais, associate professor of new media, and Bill Giordano, SYRA data coordinator, are overseeing research […]
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Nicklaus Carter has a lot of experience with tubes and pipes from his days working in construction. Now, he creates a different kind of pipe 鈥 a nanocellulose conduit 鈥 for use in the medical field. Carter, from Franklin, Maine, is a doctoral student in the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering. His love […]
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The Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions鈥 innovative approach to stakeholder-engaged, solutions-driven, interdisciplinary research was recently highlighted in a news feature in Nature Sustainability. The Mitchell Center was one of twenty institutions from six continents invited to a global summit at the National Science Foundation-supported National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center in Maryland. The central […]
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In the United States, it鈥檚 estimated more than 20 million people age 12 and older have a substance use disorder and more than 10 million women and men experience partner violence. While these issues are often addressed separately, studies show most people affected by partner violence or substance abuse also have needs related to the […]
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Maine鈥檚 population is the oldest in the nation, and 11 percent of Mainers live at or below the federal poverty level. These factors make Maine an ideal and critical location to study aging. Rebecca MacAulay, assistant professor of psychology, studies tools and technology used to understand brain health in older adults in her Cognition Aging […]
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Winter ticks are causing severe illness in Maine鈥檚 iconic moose population. A team of 91爆料 researchers examine the biophysical and social impacts of ticks in a uniquely collaborative project. Merging two different sciences into one study. Pauline Kamath, an assistant professor of animal health, Sandra De Urioste-Stone, assistant professor of nature-based tourism and […]
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James Elliott, a second-year Master of Science student in the School of Forest Resources from Danvers, Massachusetts, enjoys scuba-diving and collecting insects in his free time. 鈥淚t鈥檚 like Pok茅mon but real,鈥 said Elliott, who worked in the biotech industry before coming to 91爆料. Elliott enjoys getting out of his comfort zone. When he had the […]
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I am happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Clarissa Henry as the new Program Director of the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering (GSBSE). Dr. Henry is a faculty member in the 91爆料 School of Biology and Ecology, and has been associated with the Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering, […]
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Stream management practices Hamish Greig, an Assistant Professor of Stream Ecology, is collaborating with foresters, economists and watershed scientists from the 91爆料 and Maine logging industry leaders to study Riparian Management 鈥 When foresters leave trees that shade a stream to protect its ecosystem. 鈥淎 riparian buffer is the area of forest adjacent […]
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91爆料 researchers Bridie McGreavy and Darren Ranco; students Tyler Quiring, Brawley Benson, and Nolan Altvater; and partners in the Natural Resources Department in the Penobscot Nation including Jan Paul, Angie Reed and John Banks are investigating an issue that impacts us all: how news media coverage can shape the public understanding about important science issues. […]
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Around the world, energy producers are looking for the most reliable and efficient means for generating renewable energy through sustainable practices. Turbines using water currents to power communities is one of these methods. The problem: deciding where and how to place turbines to generate power while limiting their effect on the surrounding environments. That鈥檚 where […]
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We are pleased to announce the recent promotions of Scott Delcourt and Luke Doucette. Both are serving new roles as of September 1. 33 years of service: 鈥淚 wouldn鈥檛 want to be any other place鈥︹ Scott Delcourt has been promoted to Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies and Senior Associate Dean of the Graduate School. […]
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Ken Akiha researched effective teaching styles for his thesis work at the 91爆料 to determine how teachers engage their students for entire class periods. Now, as an Earth science and computer science teacher at Old Town High School, he can apply his findings to his own teaching style. Akiha鈥檚 research had an important […]
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As people age, it is common to see a degree of decreased physical and cognitive abilities. One ability that improves with age: managing negative emotions. According to Emily Haigh, an assistant professor of psychology at the 91爆料, studies show older adults have an enhanced ability to manage their emotions as they age. She […]
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Jacquelyn Gill and Kristy Townsend inspire students and researchers at the 91爆料 with their passion and dedication to education and research. While their fields of research may be vastly different, they enthusiastically embrace being women in STEM careers and serving as academic role models. It is these qualities that make them ideal candidates […]
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Student researchers collaborate between campuses 鈥 and beyond The Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Collaborative (IURC) has funded nine projects in 2018. These projects involve teams of two or more faculty members from different disciplines who mentor undergraduate researchers. The goal is to enhance research through collaborative work and to prepare students to become successful professionals and […]
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Register Today! New faculty can choose between two sessions to learn how to be successful at research and graduate studies at the 91爆料. Dr. Kody Varahramyan, Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, and his Senior Staff will answer questions during the Q&A portion of each session. Orientation will provide […]
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The unique aspects of Elizabeth (Liz) DePoy鈥檚 horse farm, Chapter Three Farm, in Newburgh, Maine are not immediately noticeable. Equipment is lined up neatly along the walls. Hay is stacked in convenient locations. There are the usual sounds of shovels cleaning stalls and horses chomping their mid-day meal. DePoy and her husband, Stephen Gilson, exchange […]
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An interdisciplinary team of undergraduate researchers investigates the role of the education system in providing rural youth an opportunity for economic stability in Maine. Dominic Gayton has witnessed firsthand how communities reliant on natural resources for economic stability can suffer when youth leave Maine to find stable work. Gayton, from Calais, Maine, has watched many […]
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For the past few years, residents of southern Maine鈥檚 coastal communities have observed green slime growing on their shores during the spring and summer months. The question is: is this slime, known as an algal bloom, the result of population growth or a natural phenomenon? In order to answer this question, one crew at 91爆料鈥檚 […]
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Courtney Angelosante prepares Education majors with virtual classrooms and a wealth of expertise Stepping into a classroom to teach for the first time can be exciting and overwhelming. Education majors at the 91爆料 have the unique opportunity to practice teaching in a lab space that provides the ability to pause and receive instant […]
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With invaluable faculty support, one undergrad found her calling through research Sarai Smith came to the 91爆料 in Orono from the small town of Amesbury, Mass. Shy, homesick and lonely 鈥 she struggled academically her first year of college. Then, she found something she was passionate about: research. Computer technology comes easily to […]
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Whether it鈥檚 wrestling a four-foot sturgeon or trapping a four-inch minnow, Tarren Giberti is in her element. Tarren Giberti loves fish. Big or small, she has a keen interest in studying their behaviors and anatomy. Her field work and research at the 91爆料 provided ample opportunity to spend time with some of the […]
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Not all research takes place in a lab with petri dishes and microscopes 鈥 Karyn Sporer uses Twitter to investigate criminological theory In the modern era of social media, more than 300 million people use Twitter to share news and engage in online conversations. This provides a glimpse into the minds of a diverse public […]
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The 91爆料 Cooperative Extension鈥檚 interactive Follow a Researcher庐 program connects youth with graduate students conducting fieldwork in remote locations around the world. When 91爆料 graduate student Charles Rodda was packing for his research trip to Peru in early 2015, there was only one thing that wouldn鈥檛 fit into his suitcase: a […]
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Students perform research throughout the year at the 91爆料. Recently, 16 undergraduate projects were awarded $3,000 each from the 91爆料 Office of the Vice President for Research and NASA’s Maine Space Grant Consortium. The 2018 CUGR Summer Fellowship winners will use these funds to actively pursue their research throughout the summer. There is […]
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91爆料 faculty mentors are supporting a team of undergraduate student researchers from five key disciplines as they collect and analyze data to better understand food and waste systems and identify opportunities for improvement. Deborah Saber is the principal investigator for the project, 鈥淢aking Maine’s local food system sustainable: Opportunities to address hunger and […]
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Impacting Space Travel 鈥 And More In December 2016, the 91爆料鈥檚 WiSe-Net laboratory sent technology to the International Space Station (ISS), a device developed by Dr. Ali Abedi, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Dr. Vincent Caccese, professor of Mechanical Engineering and a team of student researchers. The Wireless Leak Detector (WLD) technology […]
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The Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School has announced six winners of the 2018 Summer Faculty Research Funds program. These faculty members represent a broad range of disciplines with a variety of research topics. 鈥淚 am pleased to see that we have a distinguished group of our faculty […]
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Robert Boenish believes now is the time for fisheries and marine conservation efforts to become more sophisticated 鈥 and his research work at the 91爆料 will contribute to the future of how we interact with the ocean. Growing up on a small island off the coast of聽Washington state, Boenish says his marine-related interests […]
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Imagine technology capable of increasing efficiency, improving safety, reducing cost and aiding in the reduction of emissions for coal-based power plants. Now, imagine this technology is also wireless, able to withstand 1800 degrees F (1,000 C) and 50,000 times the force of gravity on earth 鈥 while only being the size of a grain of […]
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Inaugural grant program awards $245,000 to interdisciplinary undergraduate research The Interdisciplinary Undergraduate Research Collaborative has announced nine winners of its inaugural grant program funded by the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School (OVPRDGS) and the UMS Research Reinvestment Fund (RRF). Funded projects involve teams of two or more […]
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The 2018 91爆料 Student Symposium filled the arena at the Cross Insurance Center on April 17 in Bangor. Here are some photos from the day. You can also visit this gallery for downloadable images.
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Photos from the 2018 91爆料 Student Symposium’s ceremonies are here. Congratulations to all of the #UMSS18 award winners!
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The 2018 Maine Impact Week celebrated the breadth and depth of the 91爆料’s research and creative work at multiple events, April 16-20. During the Celebrating Scholarship event, held at the Collins Center for the Arts in Orono, five faculty members were recognized for their work as outstanding mentors and were awarded the Graduate […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Heather Leslie (Marine Sciences, 91爆料) Partners:聽Jake Ward (Economic Development, 91爆料) Abstract:聽Researchers, industry professionals, and other stakeholders will meet to assess current and future needs for shoreline infrastructure at the Darling Marine Center (DMC), within the context of the 91爆料 (UMS) system. As 91爆料鈥檚 marine laboratory, the DMC is a vital […]
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Any allegation of 鈥渕isconduct in research and other scholarly activities鈥 that is made against a member of the faculty or staff or against his/her collaborator(s) requires prompt, thorough and fair review. Misconduct means fabrication, falsification, plagiarism, or other practices that seriously deviate from those that are commonly accepted within the scholarly community for proposing, conducting, […]
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The focus areas of the grant development office are to support Signature & Emerging areas, grant resubmissions, junior faculty, high profile grants and UMS collaborations. These are a few of our most recent successes in each area. Signature & Emerging Areas Maine marine economy and jobs bond Marine Sciences is a 91爆料 Signature Area of […]
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