{"id":4701,"date":"2022-11-01T08:44:13","date_gmt":"2022-11-01T12:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/?page_id=4701"},"modified":"2026-02-04T11:28:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-04T16:28:22","slug":"4701-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/education\/4701-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Aqueous"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"alignfull wp-block-ugb-header ugb-header wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio ugb-a6c2630 ugb-header ugb-header--v3 ugb-header--design-basic ugb-main-block ugb--has-custom-content-width ugb--has-custom-content-width-mobile ugb-main-block--inner-wide ugb--has-block-background ugb--has-background-overlay ugb--has-bottom-separator\"><style>.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-header__item{border-radius:0px !important;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0) !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-header__item:before{background-color:#000000 !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-header__title{font-size:51px !important;text-transform:uppercase !important;color:#313131;text-align:left !important;margin-bottom:11px !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-header__subtitle{font-size:31px !important;color:#083f66}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-header__buttons{justify-content:flex-start !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner{font-family:\"Poppins\",Sans-serif !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-button1{background-color:#000000;border-radius:0px !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner,.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-button1 svg:not(.ugb-custom-icon){color:#ffffff !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-button1:hover{opacity:0.9}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-button1:before{border-radius:0px !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:left}.ugb-a6c2630.ugb-header{justify-content:flex-start;background-color:#abb8c3;background-image:url(https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D.jpg);background-position:bottom center;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-blend-mode:overlay}.ugb-a6c2630.ugb-header > .ugb-inner-block{min-width:auto !important;max-width:80% !important}.ugb-a6c2630{padding:0 !important}.ugb-a6c2630.ugb-header:before{background-color:#abb8c3;opacity:0.2}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-bottom-separator{transform:scaleX(-1)}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-bottom-separator .ugb-separator-wrapper{transform:scaleX(1)}@media screen and (min-width:768px){.ugb-a6c2630.ugb-header{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:35px !important;padding-left:35px !important}.ugb-a6c2630 > .ugb-inner-block > .ugb-block-content > *{justify-content:flex-start !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-bottom-separator .ugb-separator-wrapper{height:116px}}@media screen and (max-width:1025px){.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-header__title{font-size:50px !important}.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-button1 .ugb-button--inner{font-size:18px !important}}@media screen and (max-width:768px){.ugb-a6c2630 .ugb-header__title{font-size:30px !important}.ugb-a6c2630.ugb-header{justify-content:flex-start}.ugb-a6c2630.ugb-header > .ugb-inner-block{min-width:auto !important;max-width:90% !important}}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-bottom-separator\"><div class=\"ugb-separator-wrapper\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1600 200\" class=\"ugb-separator__shadow\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><filter id=\"wave-3-shadow_svg__a\"><feGaussianBlur in=\"SourceAlpha\" stdDeviation=\"4\"><\/feGaussianBlur><feComponentTransfer><feFuncA type=\"linear\" slope=\"0.4\"><\/feFuncA><\/feComponentTransfer><feMerge><feMergeNode><\/feMergeNode><feMergeNode in=\"SourceGraphic\"><\/feMergeNode><\/feMerge><\/filter><path d=\"M1413.6 161.4c-157.9 0-338.2-37.7-495.1-67.4-215.6-40.8-328.1-44.6-418.2-41.1S317 73.4 188.5 102-10 136.2-10 136.2v10s69.9-5.7 198.5-34.3 221.7-45.7 311.8-49.1 202.6.3 418.2 41.1c156.9 29.7 337.2 67.4 495.1 67.4 127.6 0 196.4-19.4 196.4-19.4v-10s-68.8 19.5-196.4 19.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 1600 200\" class=\"ugb-separator__layer-1\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M1413.6 161.4c-157.9 0-338.2-37.7-495.1-67.4-215.6-40.8-328.1-44.6-418.2-41.1S317 73.4 188.4 102-10 136.2-10 136.2v74.2h1620v-68.5s-68.8 19.5-196.4 19.5z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ugb-inner-block ugb-inner-block--wide\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-header__item ugb--shadow-0\"><div class=\"ugb-content-wrapper\"><h1 class=\"ugb-header__title\">AquEOUS &#8211; Aquaculture Experiential Opportunities for Undergraduate STUDENTS <\/h1><p class=\"ugb-header__subtitle\">Integrating Indigenous and Western Science through Applied Aquaculture Research<\/p><div class=\"ugb-header__buttons\"><div class=\"ugb-button-container\"><a class=\"ugb-button1 ugb-button ugb-button--size-medium ugb--hover-effect-scale-more\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfyQgU__PvBiwGC1_UDIv9oaspoyMbIGUQKhHx7oYIDxR3RhQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" title=\"\"><span class=\"ugb-button--inner\">APPLY HERE!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><strong>Welcome to the Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI) at the University of Maine!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our <strong>Aquaculture Experiential Opportunities for Undergraduate Students (AquEOUS)<\/strong> summer research fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity for undergraduates to explore <strong>sustainable aquaculture, aquatic food systems, and marine science<\/strong> while building the professional skills needed for successful careers in aquaculture, fisheries, marine extension, and natural resource management. A defining feature of our program is the integration of <strong>Two-Eyed Seeing<\/strong>, a framework that combines ecological knowledge from <strong>Indigenous science<\/strong> with <strong>STEM concepts from Western science<\/strong> to tackle real-world challenges in aquaculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6ccb065\" id=\"strong-about-the-program-strong\" data-block-id=\"6ccb065\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>About the Program<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>AquEOUS fellowship<\/strong> is a <strong>USDA-funded Research and Extension Experiences for Undergraduates (REEU)<\/strong> program designed to provide a transformative experience for curious and motivated students from diverse backgrounds. This 10-week program emphasizes hands-on research, offering students the opportunity to design projects with mentorship from interdisciplinary faculty, industry leaders, and Indigenous knowledge keepers from the <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/nativeamericanprograms\/wabanaki-center\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/nativeamericanprograms\/wabanaki-center\/\"><strong>Wabanaki Center<\/strong><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wabanakiyouthinscience.org\/\">.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will live on-site at the <strong>University of Maine\u2019s Darling Marine Center<\/strong> in Walpole, the university&#8217;s marine campus. The program includes field trips, seminars, and professional development workshops that prepare students for an immersive summer of research and growth at <a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/facilities\/\"><strong>world-class aquaculture facilities<\/strong>.<\/a> Students will earn a<strong> $6,000 stipend plus free room and board.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-6b6b743\" id=\"a-href-aqueousproject-data-type-internal-data-id-aqueousproject-strong-span-style-color-cf-2-e-2-e-class-stk-highlight-view-projects-here-span-strong-a\" data-block-id=\"6b6b743\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><a href=\"#aqueousproject\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#aqueousproject\"><strong><span style=\"color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"stk-highlight\">VIEW PROJECTS HERE<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-2e4f86a ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic 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https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/3-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/3-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/3-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/3-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-bac6698\" id=\"strong-hands-on-research-strong\" data-block-id=\"bac6698\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Hands-On Research<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-49f822c\" data-block-id=\"49f822c\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\"><em>Engage in real research, extensions and communications projects and make meaningful contributions to sustainable aquaculture<\/em>.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-d281de3 is-style-plain\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"d281de3\"><div class=\"stk-block-team-member__content stk-content-align stk-d281de3-column stk-container stk-d281de3-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left stk-d281de3-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-image stk-block-image stk-block stk-757c83e\" data-block-id=\"757c83e\"><figure><span class=\"stk-img-wrapper stk-image--shape-stretch\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"stk-img wp-image-7168\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4.png\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4.png 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/4-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9c40c49\" id=\"strong-expert-mentorship-strong\" data-block-id=\"9c40c49\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Expert Mentorship<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-5a24791\" data-block-id=\"5a24791\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\"><em>Work closely with experienced researchers and knowledge keepers who are leaders in their respective fields.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<div 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https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/5-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/5-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/5-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/5-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/5-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/5-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/span><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-75936b9\" id=\"strong-community-support-strong\" data-block-id=\"75936b9\"><h4 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Community Support<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-95b4f19\" data-block-id=\"95b4f19\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\"><em>Join a vibrant and supportive community of researchers who share your passion for creating a more sustainable world.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-3cb7e84 is-style-plain\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"3cb7e84\"><div class=\"stk-block-team-member__content stk-content-align stk-3cb7e84-column stk-container stk-3cb7e84-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-left stk-3cb7e84-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-95c4394 is-style-plain\" 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class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Professional Development<\/strong><\/h4><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-subtitle stk-block-subtitle stk-block stk-9854f75\" data-block-id=\"9854f75\"><p class=\"stk-block-subtitle__text stk-subtitle\"><em>Enhance your skills, knowledge, and network to kick-start your career in the field of sustainable aquaculture and aquatic science<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-divider ugb-divider ugb-1693e4c ugb-divider--v2 ugb-divider--design-basic ugb-main-block\"><style>.ugb-1693e4c hr.ugb-divider__hr{margin-left:auto !important;margin-right:auto !important}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><hr class=\"ugb-divider__hr\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3b20958\" id=\"strong-eligibility-strong\" data-block-id=\"3b20958\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Eligibility<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Our REEU program is open to undergraduate students from various academic backgrounds who share a passion for research in <strong>indigenous science<\/strong>, sustainable aquaculture, food systems, and aquatic science. All students are welcome to apply! Students who have faced systemic barriers to accessing higher education and other educational opportunities, or are underrepresented in the sciences are encouraged to apply. To be eligible, you should:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be enrolled a rising junior or senior in an accredited undergraduate program with a passion for aquaculture and inclusive and&nbsp; sustainable research methods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have US Citizenship or Permanent Residency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate interest in engagement with indigenous communities and knowledge and changing paradigms in research practices.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain good academic standing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-76e1d83\" id=\"strong-research-areas-strong\" data-block-id=\"76e1d83\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Research Areas<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose a research area that aligns with your interests and career goals within sustainable aquaculture, food systems, and marine science. Our program covers diverse fields, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Indigenous Science and Two-eyed seeing methods<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social Sustainability and Community Extension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aquaculture Communications&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aquatic Animal Health&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conservation Aquaculture&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Land-based Husbandry Systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ecosystem Resilience and Environmental Sustainability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-a36fa8d\" id=\"strong-contact-us-strong\" data-block-id=\"a36fa8d\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Contact Us<\/strong><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions or need further information about our REEU program, please don&#8217;t hesitate to reach out to us:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For questions regarding the REEU program or application process, please contact Meggan Dwyer at <a href=\"meggan.dwyer@maine.edu\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"meggan.dwyer@maine.edu\">meggan.dwyer@maine.edu<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply by Feb 22nd!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-38a187a ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-colored ugb-accordion--single-open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-38a187a .ugb-accordion__item{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#0c126b !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;border-radius:50px !important;padding-top:18px !important;padding-right:18px !important;padding-bottom:18px !important;padding-left:18px !important}.ugb-38a187a .ugb-inner-block{text-align:left}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item ugb--shadow-8\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h3 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\"><span style=\"color: #0c126b\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong>Is the AquEOUS-REEU Right for Me?<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p>This program might be the perfect fit if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Are curious about <strong>Indigenous science<\/strong>, <strong>sustainable aquaculture<\/strong>, <strong>marine science<\/strong>, <strong>science communication<\/strong>, or interdisciplinary research.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have <strong>little to no prior research experience<\/strong> and are eager to learn.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are considering <strong>graduate school<\/strong> or a career in aquaculture, fisheries, or extension.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Want to gain skills in <strong>data analysis<\/strong>, <strong>sampling methods<\/strong>, and <strong>field\/lab work<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attend a university, college, or community college with <strong>limited research opportunities<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value being part of a <strong>diverse, supportive research community<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you answered <strong>YES!<\/strong> to any of the above, AquEOUS-REEU is designed for you! This program will introduce you to developing and executing research projects, even if you have no prior field or lab experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our goal is to help you understand what \u201cdoing research\u201d truly means while giving you the tools and support to achieve your STEM career goals\u2014or even help you figure out what those goals might be!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-516d018 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-colored ugb-accordion--single-open ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-516d018 .ugb-accordion__item{border-style:solid !important;border-color:#0c126b !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;border-radius:50px !important;padding-top:18px !important;padding-right:18px !important;padding-bottom:18px !important;padding-left:18px !important}.ugb-516d018 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:left}<\/style><div class=\"ugb-inner-block\"><div class=\"ugb-block-content\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__item ugb--shadow-8\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__heading\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"><h3 class=\"ugb-accordion__title\"><span style=\"color: #0c126b\" class=\"ugb-highlight\"><strong><strong>REEU Timeline and Expectations<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/h3><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 20 20\" class=\"ugb-accordion__arrow\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"><path d=\"M16.7 3.3L10 10 3.3 3.4 0 6.7l10 10v-.1l10-9.9z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content\" role=\"region\"><div class=\"ugb-accordion__content-inner\">\n<p><strong>Timeline&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Length<\/strong>: 10 weeks (June 1 \u2013 August 7, 2026) &#8211; <strong><em>Flexible start date<\/em><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Arrival<\/strong>: Students are expected to arrive on-site by 9 a.m. on Monday, June 1, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Departure<\/strong>: Program ends Friday, August 7, 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"stk-highlight\"><strong>Flexibility: Start times may be adjusted for students on trimester schedules.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Program Expectations<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hours<\/strong>: Full-time (40+ hours per week). Specific schedules will be arranged with research mentors.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Note: Additional employment is not permitted to ensure full engagement with the program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ugb-accordion ugb-accordion ugb-aea4029 ugb-accordion--v2 ugb-accordion--design-basic ugb-main-block\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><style>.ugb-aea4029 .ugb-accordion__heading{border-radius:50px !important;border-style:solid !important;border-color:#0c126b !important;border-top-width:2px !important;border-right-width:2px !important;border-bottom-width:2px !important;border-left-width:2px !important;padding-top:19px !important;padding-right:19px !important;padding-bottom:19px !important;padding-left:19px !important}.ugb-aea4029 .ugb-accordion__title{font-size:19px !important;color:#0c126b}.ugb-aea4029 .ugb-accordion__arrow{fill:#0c126b}.ugb-aea4029 .ugb-inner-block{text-align:left}<\/style><div 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be adjusted for students on trimester schedules.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Financial Support<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>$6,000 stipend<\/strong> for the summer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Room and board<\/strong> at the University of Maine Darling Marine Center.\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Meals provided in Brooke Dining Hall; a shared kitchen is available for student use.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Housing is in <strong>double-occupancy dorms<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Up to <strong>$250 for research materials<\/strong> (if needed).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limited travel support to Maine may be available&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Learning Plan and Professional Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Participants will work with mentors to create a <strong>customized learning plan<\/strong> that includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Developing and executing an <strong>independent research project<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing research objectives and documenting the research experience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attending <strong>weekly professional development seminars<\/strong> on topics such as inclusive science communication, Two-Eyed Seeing, and Indigenous cultural knowledge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presenting research at the <strong>UMaine Summer Undergraduate Research Symposium<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The program also includes <strong>career panels<\/strong> to explore a variety of STEM career options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Field Trips and Activities<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Students will participate in:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visits to <strong>aquaculture farms<\/strong>, <strong>field sites<\/strong>, and <strong>aquatic labs<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A <strong>youth extension day<\/strong> focused on sharing 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data-slider-speed=\"7000\" data-slider-gap=\"var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem)\" data-slider-gap-tablet=\"var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem)\" data-slider-gap-mobile=\"var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem)\" data-show-pause-button=\"false\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><ul class=\"splide__list\">\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_8a9c8b-a2 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\" id=\"aqueousprojects\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-6885 size-large\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/12\/IMG_3618-500x375.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><strong>Inclusive Aquaculture Communications<\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">A diversity of perspectives strengthens the overall sustainability of the aquaculture sector and inclusive science communication is key to making sure the benefits are accessible.\u00a0 Using communications tools such as social media, story maps, podcasts, and interactive graphics, the AquEOUS fellow will work with the broader cohort to develop communication products that integrate diverse ways of knowing for a wider audience. Incorporating indigenous perspectives,\u00a0 the goal is to forge a new narrative landscape\u2014one that amplifies inclusivity and highlights the relevance of varied knowledge systems in shaping modern aquaculture discourse.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>Academic Mentorship: <\/strong>Meggan Dwyer<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_2ca240-60 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\" id=\"aqueousprojects\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"658\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2025\/01\/Lobster-Fit-bit-by-Steve-Train.jpeg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-7315 size-large\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2025\/01\/Lobster-Fit-bit-by-Steve-Train.jpeg 658w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2025\/01\/Lobster-Fit-bit-by-Steve-Train-300x219.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2025\/01\/Lobster-Fit-bit-by-Steve-Train-105x77.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2025\/01\/Lobster-Fit-bit-by-Steve-Train-317x231.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2025\/01\/Lobster-Fit-bit-by-Steve-Train-423x309.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2025\/01\/Lobster-Fit-bit-by-Steve-Train-634x462.jpeg 634w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,658px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><strong><strong>Ocean-Based Nursery for Cultured Lobster\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">This research opportunity will test sustainability through hands-on fieldwork in Maine\u2019s coastal waters for a project exploring the viability of lobster growth and the survivability of cultured lobster postlarvae.<br>The American lobster fishery is a cornerstone of North America\u2019s seafood industry, with Maine leading the charge. In 2021, the state landed 49,000 metric tons (108 million pounds) of lobster, generating a record-breaking $725 million in dockside value. Over the last few decades, lobster landings increased by 219% (1985\u20132021), underscoring the fishery\u2019s economic significance. However, recent trends, including a decline to 42,500 metric tons (93.7 million pounds) in 2023, highlight the urgent need for innovative strategies to support this vital resource.<br><br>This project is pioneering a low-cost, ocean-based nursery system for growing\u00a0<em>Homarus americanus<\/em>\u00a0postlarvae. Fellows will gain hands-on experience deploying postlarvae into specially designed seawater-flow trays housed in rigid nursery compartments housed within traditional wire lobster traps. These systems will be strategically placed along Maine\u2019s Damariscotta River. The ultimate goal? To produce tagged lobsters large enough for tracking, allowing fishers and scientists to assess the impact of stock enhancement strategies directly.<br><br>This project seeks to advance sustainable lobster fisheries, contribute to coastal ecology, and advance marine science and aquaculture practices.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>Academic Mentorship: <\/strong>Chris Cash<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_5c5494-17 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\"><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_909aea-48 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-1024x768.jpeg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-6592 size-large\" alt=\"oyster\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-2048x1536.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-105x79.jpeg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-317x238.jpeg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-423x317.jpeg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-634x476.jpeg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-846x635.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-951x713.jpeg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-1268x951.jpeg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/04\/IMG_0920-500x375.jpeg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><strong><strong><strong>Intertidal Oyster Aquaculture<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">This project aims to explore the potential of intertidal oyster culture in Maine, comparing it with traditional farming methods such as floating oyster cages over a multi-year production cycle. Students will be based at the Darling Marine Center on the Damariscotta River Estuary and will kick off the study tracking intertidal seed oyster growth, shell shape, and mortality rates at the ARI experimental aquaculture farm. Students based at the center will gain hands-on experience in field methods, oyster aquaculture husbandry, and environmental monitoring. The research will emphasize site selection, considering factors like water quality and substrate composition.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>Academic Mentorship: <\/strong>Damian Brady, Adam St. Gelais, Tom Kiffney<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_9a397d-56 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"697\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-1024x697.jpg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-3954 size-large\" alt=\"Ferda Farms Oysters and Oyster Sorter\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-1024x697.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-300x204.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-768x523.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-1536x1046.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-2048x1395.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-105x72.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-317x216.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-423x288.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-634x432.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-846x576.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-951x648.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/random-oysters_cropped-1268x864.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Shellfish in Maine Rivers, Past Present and Future<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Students will work on on-going shellfish projects in Maine\u2019s coastal rivers and estuaries. This work will include using genomic selection to develop disease-resistant oysters, investigating the impacts of parasitic polychaetes (blister worms) on the quality of oysters grown in Maine\u2019s rivers and razor clam culture.\u00a0 Students will explore the history of tribal use and views on the exploitation of Maine\u2019s coastal rivers and develop a survey to assess the degree to which shellfish farmers in Maine are aware of tribal views regarding the exploitation of coastal resources and how their cultural practices recognize and incorporate tribal knowledge.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>Academic Mentorship: <\/strong>Paul Rawson<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_088fa5-ff wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"596\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-1024x596.jpg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-3953 size-large\" alt=\"Scallop eyes\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-1024x596.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-768x447.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-1536x894.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-2048x1191.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-105x61.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-317x184.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-423x246.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-634x369.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-846x492.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-951x553.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2020\/12\/Scallop-photo-credit-Emily-Tarr_cropped-1268x738.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>Monitoring Scallop Seed Responses to Environmental Variability Along the Maine Coast<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Scallops are unique among bivalves in Maine in that there is a strong wild commercial harvest and an aquaculture industry developing in parallel. The AQUEOUS fellow will support research efforts in both wild and aquaculture scallop industries to understand larval distribution, source-sink dynamics, population connectivity, and the responses of scallops to changing conditions along the coast of Maine. Working in the lab, on scallop aquaculture farms, and on the Darling Center&#8217;s experimental aquaculture research farm, this opportunity will develop skills in field- and lab-based data collection, community interaction, data entry and analysis, and provide a unique perspective to the growth and development of scallop industries in Maine. This fellowship will be based at the Darling Marine Center and will require travel throughout the state<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>Academic Mentorship: <\/strong>Phoebe Jekielek<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_88db4c-58 wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2.png\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-7170 size-large\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2.png 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-317x238.png 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-423x317.png 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-634x476.png 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-846x635.png 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-951x713.png 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2024\/12\/2-500x375.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Aquaculture Education and Workforce Development<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">Join a dynamic initiative dedicated to advancing aquaculture education and workforce development through hands-on, place-based learning. As a fellow, you will play a key role in engaging both adults and youth in exploring the science, sustainability, and practical skills behind modern aquaculture practices. You\u2019ll help coordinate 4\u20136 free, one-day workshops for adults, covering everything from introductory aquaculture concepts to advanced skill development. In addition, you will lead engaging lessons for middle and high school students, including topics like anatomical studies, spat bag sorting, and site tours.<br>You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with educators and program leaders to create inclusive, culturally responsive learning experiences. Key highlights of the fellowship include co-developing and leading a week-long aquaculture and fisheries program for high schoolers, supporting Hurricane Island\u2019s aquaculture operations, and contributing to the maintenance of gear and biological monitoring. Throughout your time in the program, you\u2019ll write bi-weekly blog posts to communicate research outcomes and program successes, while participating in Hurricane Island\u2019s intentional community focused on education and sustainability. Please note that this project has a flexible end date and the fellow\u00a0will live and work on Hurricane Island.\u00a0<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>Academic Mentorship: <\/strong>Madison Maier<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_dad4b5-ad wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-media-inner-wrap\"><div class=\"kadence-testimonial-image-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-1024x768.jpg\" class=\"kt-testimonial-image wp-image-6872 size-large\" alt=\"\" style=\"object-fit: cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-105x79.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-317x238.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-423x317.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-634x476.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-846x635.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-951x713.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-1268x951.jpg 1268w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/aquaculture\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/572\/2023\/11\/89367746-42E0-472F-A8D8-E1749517F79D.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>Sustainable Scallop Aquaculture: Tackling Biofouling with Innovation\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\">The Gulf of Maine\u2019s scallop aquaculture industry faces a persistent challenge: biofouling on lantern nets. This issue increases labor demands, raises environmental concerns, and can reduce scallop productivity. This project aims to tackle these challenges through an innovative solution\u2014biodegradable net covers\u2014designed to combat biofouling effectively and sustainably.<br>In collaboration with Hurricane Island\u2019s experimental aquaculture farm and PenBay Scallops in Stonington, you will participate in evaluating the impacts of biodegradable net covers on various factors, including farmer labor, biofouling accumulation, scallop health, and sediment carbon accumulation. By integrating research, fieldwork, and education, this initiative supports both environmental sustainability and the future of the scallop aquaculture industry.<br>Throughout the fellowship, you will engage in fieldwork that includes bi-weekly sampling, gear setup, scallop measurements, and dissections. You will also be involved in data analysis, tracking biofouling species, scallop health, and carbon sedimentation. Additionally, you will support Hurricane Island\u2019s aquaculture operations and contribute to delivering educational programs that promote sustainable aquaculture practices to diverse audiences.<br>This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to advance both the practice of scallop aquaculture and the broader understanding of sustainable marine practices through innovative research and community engagement. Please note that this project has a flexible end date and the fellow\u00a0will live and work on Hurricane Island.\u00a0<br><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><strong>Academic Mentorship: <\/strong>Madison Maier<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n\n<li class=\"kt-blocks-testimonial-carousel-item kb-slide-item splide__slide\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-item-wrap kt-testimonial-item-4701_dc0d82-bc wp-block-kadence-testimonial\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-text-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-title-wrap\"><h4 class=\"kt-testimonial-title\"><\/h4><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-content-wrap\"><blockquote class=\"kt-testimonial-content\"><br>.<\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-meta-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name-wrap\"><div class=\"kt-testimonial-name\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid tb-grid alignwide\" data-toolset-blocks-grid=\"7898ed88f3b3ce2d864e59c164f5397e\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-694fc0f\" data-block-id=\"694fc0f\"><style>.stk-694fc0f {margin-bottom:11px !important;}<\/style><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\"><strong>How to Apply for the AquEOUS Fellowship<\/strong><br><br>The AquEOUS Summer Research Fellowship at the University of Maine is a <strong>highly competitive<\/strong> opportunity for passionate and driven undergraduates to engage in cutting-edge research in sustainable aquaculture, and marine science through the lens of two eyed seeing. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in the integration of Indigenous science and Western STEM concepts, as this is central to the program\u2019s mission. Applications that do not address an interest in these concepts will not be considered.<br><br>We strongly encourage applicants to submit a <strong>video personal statement<\/strong> of no more than <strong>5 minutes<\/strong>, but a written personal statement of up to <strong>500 words<\/strong> is also acceptable. Your personal statement is a vital part of the application and should emphasize your research interests, experience, and commitment to bridging Indigenous and Western scientific knowledge.<br><br><strong>Application Package Requirements<\/strong><br>When you click the \u201cApply to Be a Fellow\u201d link, be prepared to upload the following documents in PDF, Word, or video format:<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Personal Statement (Video or Written):<\/strong> Describe your academic interests, research experience, and career goals. Explain how this fellowship aligns with your aspirations and how you will incorporate indigenous knowledge into your work. Discuss why you are particularly interested in the AquEOUS program and highlight any challenges you have overcome. (Video: max 5 minutes).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resume:<\/strong> Include sections on education, volunteer service, employment, and relevant skills. (2-page limit)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unofficial Undergraduate Transcripts<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Recommendation Contact:<\/strong> Provide the names, phone numbers and email addresses of two mentors, professors, employers, or tribal leader who can provide a reference.&nbsp; They will be contacted separately to speak to your abilities. Make sure to indicate your research interests when prompted in the application. Applications missing any required materials will not be considered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><br><strong>Resources to aid in application completion:<\/strong><br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2022\/04\/Guide-to-Resume-Writing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMaine Career Center Resume Guide<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/career\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/147\/2020\/12\/Cover-letters-.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UMaine Career Center Content for Cover Letters<\/a><br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfyQgU__PvBiwGC1_UDIv9oaspoyMbIGUQKhHx7oYIDxR3RhQ\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #cf2e2e\" class=\"stk-highlight\">APPLICATIONS OPEN!! Apply by Feb 22nd!<\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-toolset-blocks-grid-column tb-grid-column tb-grid-align-top\" data-toolset-blocks-grid-column=\"3034fbe886c11054e95b46b09d3e4112\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-team-member stk-block-team-member stk-block stk-f590c63 is-style-cover\" data-v=\"2\" data-block-id=\"f590c63\"><style>.stk-f590c63 .stk-block-team-member__content{padding-top:0px !important;padding-right:0px !important;padding-bottom:0px !important;padding-left:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-block-team-member__content stk-content-align stk-f590c63-column stk-container stk-f590c63-container stk-hover-parent\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks has-text-align-center stk-f590c63-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-7a6f7f5\" data-block-id=\"7a6f7f5\"><style>.stk-7a6f7f5 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content 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