Senator George J. Mitchell Center

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  • Talk – Amplifying the story of food: Sea Run’s connection to education, conservation, clams, and more!


    Norman Smith Hall


    University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Anthony Sutton, Passamaquoddy from Sipayik; Assistant Professor, Native American Studies and Food Systems, University of Maine The Maine Indian Tribal State Commission (MITSC) recently released an audio version of […]


  • Talk – Collaborating for Impact: Can transdisciplinary teams help move the needle?


    Norman Smith Hall


    University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Karen Hutchins Bieluch, Transdisciplinary Research Strategist, Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, University of Maine Bringing together people from different disciplines, organizations, and life experiences to learn, conduct research, and develop […]


  • Talk – Maine’s PFAS Response: A Comprehensive Policy Review


    Norman Smith Hall


    University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Eddie Nachamie, University of Maine Honors College, Ecology and Environmental Sciences Rachel Schattman, Associate Professor of Sustainable Agriculture, University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture PFAS contamination has […]


  • Talk – Why bowling balls end up in our recycling bins (and what state lawmakers are doing about it)


    Norman Smith Hall


    University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speaker: Erin Victor, Postdoctoral Researcher, Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, University of Maine Bowling balls, garden hoses, and other strange items are showing up at recycling facilities. […]



  • Talk – Bright ideas for a Stormy Future: Strengthening Southern Maine’s resilience to power outages


    Norman Smith Hall


    University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine, Orono. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form for Zoom connection information Speakers: Karina Graeter and James Rather, Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission Power outages from inclement weather are a significant hazard in Maine, where outages are among the most frequent in […]