Professional Development

What is UMaine GRAD

UMaine GRAD was designed to provide a framework for graduate students to learn and master the skills necessary for success in personal and professional opportunities while at UMaine and beyond. One of our goals is for our UMaine graduate students to be confident, mindful, attentive, intelligent, and exceptional in all realms of life.

To do this, we created a platform for students to continue to grow, to become resilient, to strive for advancement, and to deliver their ideas and themselves in the most upstanding way.

  • G: Growth – the process of developing
  • R: Resilience – the ability to adapt effectively to adversity or change
  • A: Advancement – the process of promoting and progressing to a higher state
  • D: Delivery – the ability to effectively articulate and present

Upcoming Professional Development Events

Beth Davis, a candidate for Master of Science in Ecology and Environmental Science will be defending her thesis titled, “Applications of Environmental DNA Metabarcoding in Stream Biomonitoring.” Zoom meeting: For […]
Gloria Agyapong, a candidate for Master of Science in Chemical Engineering will be defending her thesis titled, “DEVELOP DEEP EUTECTIC SOLVENT SYSTEMS FOR EFFECTIVE LIGNIN FRACTIONATION” Zoom meeting: For the […]
Sally Barker, a candidate for Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology will be defending his dissertation titled, “Participation in Types of Interreligious Dialogue: The Role of Religious Identity and Threat.” Zoom […]
Mariia Pugina, a candidate for Master of Arts in Communication will be defending her thesis titled, “Engagement in political talk among student members of political clubs on campus.” Zoom meeting: […]
Michael Veino, a candidate for Master of Science in Data Science & Engineering will be defending his thesis titled, “COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF MODELS FOR PREDICTING STOCK OPTION VOLATILITY.” Zoom meeting: […]
Evan Leaonard, a candidate for Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering will be defending his thesis titled, “Development, Characterization, and Technology Transfer of Liquid-Infused Catheters.” Zoom meeting: For the Zoom […]

UMaine GRAD Collaborating Offices

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Office of Research Development

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Career Center

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Fogler Library

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Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning