• Dissertation Defense: Griffin Dill

    Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    Griffin Dill, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending his dissertation titled, “An Integrated, Multi-Scale Examination of Tick-Borne Disease Risk in Maine.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at: griffin.dill@maine.edu

  • Thesis Defense: Michael Galli

    Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    Michael Galli, a candidate for the Master of Science in Entomology, will be defending his thesis titled, “A FIELD EVALUATION OF THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BETA-CYFLUTHRIN FOR CONTROL OF IXODES SCAPULARIS ON RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES”. Please contact michael.g.galli@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

  • Thesis Defense: Willow Grinnell

    Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    Willow Grinnell, a candidate for the Master of Science in SMS Marine Policy, will be defending her thesis titled, “Locating Local Seafood on the Lunch Tray: A Maine Sea to School Analysis”. Please contact willow.grinnell@maine.edu for a Zoom link.

  • Thesis Defense: Madeline Hunter

    Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    Madeline Hunter, a candidate for the Master of Science in Plant, Soil, and Environmental Science, will be defending her thesis titled, “Optimizing nitrogen management in organic no-till dry beans (Phaseolus vulgaris L) direct-seeded into a cereal rye (Secale cereale L.) mulch.”

  • Thesis Defense: Michael Galli

    Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    Michael Galli, a candidate for the Master of Science in Entomology, will be defending his thesis titled, “A Field Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Beta-Cyfluthrin for Control of Ixodes scapularis on Residential Properties.” For zoom link and password, please contact the student at michael.g.galli@maine.edu.

  • Dissertation Defense: Gladys Adu Asieduwaa

    Norman Smith Hall University of Maine, Orono, ME, United States

    Gladys Adu Asieduwaa, a candidate for the Doctor of Philosophy in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, will be defending her dissertation titled, “Covering Ground: Assessing the Effectiveness of Interseeded Cover Crops in Late Season Vegetables to Enhance Soil Health in the Northeast.” 5710 Norman Smith Hall, Mitchell Center For zoom link and password, please contact the […]

  • 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 […]

  • 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Vector-borne disease management decision-making in an uncertain information environment

    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: Allison (Allie) Gardner, Associate Professor, University of Maine During the early 21st century, the number of outbreaks of infectious diseases transmitted from animals to humans has grown explosively worldwide. […]