Several of our most successful grant writers and grant administrators on campus shared their 鈥渢op ten鈥 suggestions for things to do or not to do in seeking external funding. We鈥檝e collected these helpful and tested ideas to聽share them with you. Things to do: Develop a relationship with the funding agency. Gain understanding of […]
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Principal Investigator: Paul Rawson (Marine Sciences, 91爆料) Partners:聽Carrie Byron (Marine Science, University of New England); Chris Davis (Maine Aquaculture Innovation Center) Abstract: Maine鈥檚 oyster culture industry has grown substantially since its inception four decades ago. Continued growth of the industry will rely on increasing the efficiency of production through improved and more uniform growth of […]
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Principal Investigator:聽James Weber (Food and Agriculture, 91爆料) Partners:聽Ian Dickey (Eastern Maine Medical Center); David Neivandt (Chemisty & Biological Engineering, 91爆料); Anne Lichtenwalner (Food and Agriculture, 91爆料) Abstract: This project will complete a controlled in vivo study of 91爆料-designed medical implants in a porcine model of skin healing. If successful, the proposed study would […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Ian Bricknell (Marine Sciences/ARI, 91爆料) Partners:聽Deborah Bouchard (Cooperative Extension/ARI, 91爆料); William Wolters (USDA National Cold Water Marine Aquaculture Center/NCWMA); Leighanne Hawkins (Cooke Aquaculture) Abstract: This project will investigate a novel approach to mitigating superchill in cultured Atlantic salmon. Superchill is a physiological collapse in salmon occurring during periods of extremely cold weather in Maine鈥檚 […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Andrei Alyokhin (Biology and Ecology, 91爆料) Partners:聽Tap Pryor (Acadia Harvest, Inc.); Michael Peterson (Mechanical Engineering, 91爆料); Edward Bernard (Molecular & Biomedical Sciences, 91爆料) Abstract: Maine鈥檚 aquaculture industry is the largest in the U.S. and is growing rapidly. However, it currently relies on aquafeeds made with fish meal and fish oil from wild-caught small fishes, […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Peter Van Walsum (Chemical & Biological Engineering/FBRI, 91爆料) Partners:聽Balunkeswar Nayak (Food Science and Nutrition, 91爆料); John Belding (Advanced Manufacturing Center, 91爆料); Daniel Martinez (Environmental Science, USM) Abstract: Seaweed aquaculture is a global activity with an annual worth of $5.65 billion. We propose to investigate Energy Recovery DeHumidification (ERDH) as a highly energy efficient means […]
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Principal Investigator: Heather Hamlin (SMS/ARI, 91爆料) Partners:聽Deborah Bouchard (Cooperative Extension/ARI, 91爆料); Jean McRae (Civil & Environmental Engineering, 91爆料); Benjamin King (Regenerative Biology, MDI Biological Laboratory) Abstract: Marine invertebrates, such as lobster, support valuable commercial fisheries in Maine valued at nearly $457 million in landings, and have a 3x to 5x multiplier on the total dollar […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Mehdi Tajvidi (Forest Resources, 91爆料) Partners:聽Douglas Bousfield (Chemical and Biological Engineering, 91爆料); John Hunt (Forest Products Laboratory, USDA) Abstract: This project involves a collaboration between several 91爆料 units and the USDA Forest Products Laboratory on the production of a novel fire-resistant fiberboard building material that can be sourced solely from deadwood and other wood […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Laurie Connell (Marine Sciences, 91爆料) Partners:聽Rosemary Smith (Electrical Engineering, 91爆料); Jason Perkins (Allagash Brewing) Abstract: The goal of this project is to develop a new handheld instrument, called the InstaProbe, which will provide the only near-instantaneous solution to detect certain environmental microbes from a complex matrix with minimal sample preparation. The proposed instrument is […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Douglas Gardner (ASCC, 91爆料) Partners:聽Yousoo Han (Advanced Structures and Composites Center, 91爆料); Steve Ruell (Innovasea); Duncan Mayes (Stora Enso) Abstract: The overall goal of this project is to evaluate the potential of a structural wood plastic composite material (WPC) technology for use in marine applications; more specifically, its application in fish cage pens. Aquaculture […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Frank Drummond (Biology and Ecology, 91爆料) Partners:聽Scott Dobrin (Biology, UMPI); Ron Butler (Biology, UMFA); Joseph Staples (Environmental Sciences, USM); Christopher Lage (Biology, UMA) Abstract: The goal of this project is to investigate the 鈥榟ealth鈥 of Maine bumble bees in light of their critical importance to Maine commercial businesses. Since 2006, global concern has emerged […]
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The 91爆料 System Research Reinvestment Fund is overseen by the RRF Advisory Board (see below for membership listing). The Advisory Board develops and implements the specific policies, processes, and criteria for RRF allocation for this fund. The Advisory Board oversees the distribution of funds to ensure the greatest impact on research and economic […]
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FY 2016 Faculty Research Award Recipients Award Title Recipient Regular Faculty Research Competition FY16 聽Contagion of Depressive Symptoms, Self-Harm, and Suicidality in Social Networks ($7980) Schwartz-Mette, Rebecca (PSYC) 聽Green Leafy Vegetable Gardens to Promote Older Adult Wellness ($6825) Strout, Kelley (SFA) Scholarly Materials and Equipment Competition FY16 Makerbot Replicator Printer and Surface Pro 4 ($8795) […]
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Fr茅d茅ric Rondeau, assistant professor of French and assistant director of the Canadian-American Center, has published 鈥淟e Manque en Partage: La Po茅sie de Michel Beaulieu et Gilbert Langevin,鈥 (鈥淪haring the Empty Spaces: The Poetry of Michel Beaulieu and Gilbert Langevin), published by the University of Montreal Press. This is Rondeau鈥檚 second book.
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The Faculty Research Fund Program assists faculty in establishing or maintaining high quality research programs and other creative achievements. The Vice President for Research provides funds for this program. Eligibility is limited to full-time faculty. This includes tenured, tenure-eligible, and soft-money faculty for whom research is an expected component of their appointment. The Faculty Research […]
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The University Research Council (URC) provides input to the Vice President for Research (VPR) on strategic issues related to research, scholarship and creative achievement. Although it is not actively involved in policy making, it provides recommendations to the VPR on short-term and long-term research priorities, as well as on such topics as indirect cost recovery; […]
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Major aging-related challenges in Maine and the state-based research being done to address them will be the focus of a panel discussion open to the public Aug. 22, 2016 as part of the second annual Aging Initiative Workshop at the 91爆料. Speaker of the House Mark Eves will provide opening remarks at 10 […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Parinaz Rahimzadeh (Forest Resource, 91爆料) Partners: Aaron Weiskittel (91爆料), Peter Nelson (UMFK), David Maclean (University of New Brunswick), Daniel Kneeshaw (University of Quebec) Abstract: This research is on developing a practical, rapid, and cost effective method to detect annual spruce budworm (SBW) defoliation in Maine at a broad spatial scale using advanced technologies in […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Carl Tripp (Chemistry, 91爆料) Partners: Joshua Henry (Maine Maritime Academy), Robert Lad (91爆料) Abstract: Thermoelectric generators (TEGs) have attracted much interest because of their potential for converting waste heat from power sources to useful electricity. This technology is especially important for Maine鈥檚 future marine industries, where energy recovery from on-board ship engine heat will […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Erin Simons-Legaard (Forest Resource, 91爆料) Partners:聽Kasey Legaard (91爆料), Aaron Weiskittel (91爆料), Dave Struble (Maine Forest Service), Ryan Hanavan (US Forest Service) Abstract: An intense outbreak of eastern spruce budworm expanding south from Quebec is without question a leading threat to Maine鈥檚 forest economy. We propose to develop a web-based resource mapping system to support […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Rosemary Smith (Electrical Engineering, 91爆料) Partners:聽Scott D. Collins (91爆料), Douglas Sawyer (MMC/MMCRI) Abstract: Each year, nearly one million Americans have a heart attack (myocardial infarction, MI). Patient outcomes are highly variable, but all suffer some loss of cardiac function due to permanent tissue damage. This seed project is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the University […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Rick Wahle (Marine Science, 91爆料) Partners: Brian Beal (UMM), Damian Brady (91爆料), Burton Shank (NOAA/NMFS) Abstract: The goal of this proposal is to enhance and broaden the impact of the American Lobster Settlement Index (ALSI) as a stock assessment and forecasting tool for the US Northeast lobster fishery, the largest economic, and most geographically […]
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Principal Investigator: Susan Brawley (Marine Science, 91爆料) Partners:聽Luz Kogson (91爆料), Sarah Redmond (91爆料 Marine Extension Team/Maine Sea Grant), Shep Erhart (Maine Coast Sea Vegetables), Seth Barker (Maine Fresh Sea Farms), Phil Harrington Bait (Wholesale Marine Worms), J. West (Commercial Fisherman) Abstract:聽Interest in sea vegetables as a healthy superfood was one of the top food trends […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Thomas Abbott (UMA) Partners:聽Col. Daniel M. Leclair (Civil Air Patrol, Northeast Region), J. Gregory Jolda (UMA) Abstract: This project will be the first step in establishing an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) training and education center at the 91爆料 at Augusta (UMA). Furthermore, the larger goal of this project is to demonstrate that […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Caitlin Howell (Chemical Engineering, 91爆料) Partners:聽Philseok Kim (SLIPS Tech, Inc) Abstract: Durable fouling-resistant materials are highly sought after as solutions to a wide range of problems in both medicine and industry. We propose to apply a new bio-inspired approach utilizing immobilized liquid layers. We will develop and validate rapid, low-cost, and easily adaptable methods […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Harlan Onsrud (Computing & Info Science, 91爆料) Partners:聽Susan McKay (91爆料), Constance Holden (UMA), Richard Corey (91爆料), Torsten Hahmann (91爆料), Reinhard Moratz (91爆料), Silvia Nittel (91爆料), Michael Scott (91爆料), Roy Turner (91爆料); computing faculty from other UMS campuses to be invited. Abstract: The bulk of STEM jobs in the U.S. are in computing and this […]
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Principal Investigator:聽Michelle Smith (Biology & Ecology, 91爆料) Partners:聽Mindi Summers (91爆料), Eric Jones (UMM), Jason Johnston (UMPI), Joseph Staples (USM), Judith Ladd Roe (UMPI), Karen Pelletreau (91爆料), Kim Borges (UMFK), Larry Feinstein (UMPI), Lisa Moore (USM), Nancy Prentiss (UMF), Peter Nelson (UMFK), Sandra Haggard (UMA), Sherrie Sprangers (UMM), Theresa Theodose (USM), Charles Wray (The Jackson Laboratory), […]
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Principal Investigator: Willhelm Friess (Mechanical Engineering, 91爆料) Partners:聽Michael Davis (USM), Shari Templeton (UMA), Luke Shorty (Maine School for Science & Mathematics), Mohamad Musavi (91爆料), Craig Mason (91爆料), Betsy Webb (Bangor School Dept.), Shari Templeton (ME Dept. of Ed), Tony Paine (Kepware Technologies) Abstract:聽The vast majority of all jobs are created by the STEM-trained, and most […]
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Footage from the June, 2015 and聽August, 2015 Aging Initiative meetings is available for viewing. The Aging Initiative is supported by Dr. Carol H. Kim and it plays an important role in the University鈥檚 research mission. The next Aging Initiative meeting will be on Monday, August 22nd.
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Over the past year, Vice President Kim has championed the Successful Aging Initiative for Living (SAIL) on campus and around the state.聽 Maine has been touted as the 鈥渙ldest state in the nation鈥 and, as demographics continue to change in our state and across the nation, many older adults and their caregivers are facing challenging […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a report about Carol Kim, vice president for research and dean of the graduate school at the 91爆料, testifying before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging. Kim spoke about 91爆料鈥檚 multidisciplinary initiatives focused on helping elders to age and thrive in place. A lot of 91爆料鈥檚 aging […]
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On May 6, Technology and Caring for aging seniors was the subject of a hearing before the Senate Special Committee on Aging, chaired by Sen. Susan Collins. Among the academics and experts asked to testify on technology advancements in caring for aging seniors was Carol Kim, 91爆料 vice president for research and dean of the […]
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