
Welcome to UMaine Chemical and Biomedical Engineering!
UMaine CBE News
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UMaine’s 2nd Annual Maine Research Symposium on Biomedical Science and Engineering will be hosted in Orono!
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WE’RE HIRING! The Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (CBE) at the University of Maine (UMaine), the flagship R1 campus of the University of Maine System, invites applications for the position of Department Chair.
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News Center Maine – The Maine College of Engineering and Computing brings resources and capacity to help increase engineering enrollment
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WABI5 Covers the UMaine launch of The Maine College of Engineering and Computing
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New UMaine CBE Article Alert in Advanced Materials
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UMaine CBE Student Named 2023 Salutatorian
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NSF awards CBE’s Prof. Howell $550K for microfluidics research and development with Sappi
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UMaine CBE’s Theophile Nkulikiyinka named Outstanding Graduating International Student
Why UMaine CBE?
+ Many Scholarship Opportunities to Study at UMaine CBE
At the university-level, UMaine offers scholarship opportunities for both domestic and international students.
At the department-level, UMaine CBE offers over 70 scholarships through the Pulp and Paper Foundation for undergraduates in the Chemical Engineering program
+ Opportunities to Work on Groundbreaking Research: Recent UMaine CBE Faculty Publications (click journal name to read the article!)
+ They don't call it vacationland for nothing...
“Maine is one of the best destinations to reconnect with nature. “Vacationland” has been the [state’s] slogan … since 1936 and serves to promote the state’s reputation as the premier vacation destination. Visitors to Maine discover a unique natural setting with seemingly endless outdoor recreation opportunities.”
UMaine is located in beautiful Orono, which is consistently ranked as one of the safest college towns in the nation and is nearby to some of the nations greatest attractions for outdoor recreation, including being:
< 1 hour drive from Acadia National Park — one of the most visited national parks in the United States — that spans Maine’s beautiful rocky shoreline and pine tree forests for which the the state is known
~ 1 hour drive from the Appalachian Scenic Trail — the start of the 14-state-spanning Appalachian Trail
…with plenty to do around town…and on campus.

UMaine Campus Aerial
+ Hands on Experience in Industry
Want Information on Graduate Programs or REUs at UMaine - Chemical and Biomedical Engineering?
To obtain information on pursuing an REU or graduate program in the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering at UMaine, scan the QR code or follow this LINK:
This program will prepare students to be eligible for licensure within the State of Maine. Visit the UMS State Authorization & Licensure page to learn more about the licensure requirements in other states and territories, in addition to the contact information needed to inquire further into the licensure requirements associated with this program.
The University of Maine Foundation is an independent, non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization. Established in 1934, the Foundation exists to encourage gifts and bequests to nurture academic achievement, foster research and elevate intellectual pursuit at the University of Maine.
UMaine COE News
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UMaine ranked among top institutions nationally in 2024 college guides
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Lobster Lips: UMaine-spinout skincare brand launches lobster-based lip treatments
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‘The Maine Question’ asks if Maine become a global pioneer in renewable energy and infrastructure
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UMaine leading development of new state-of-the-art tool for tracking PFAS nationwide
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‘The Maine Question’ podcast returns with new video format
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L.L.Bean supporting UMaine’s work on eradicating ‘forever chemicals’
UMaine News
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Wabanaki Winter Market returns to UMaine Dec. 9
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UMaine and other public universities providing free tuition to Lewiston mass shooting victims
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UMaine after-school science lab partnership celebrates 15 years
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UMaine ranked among top institutions nationally in 2024 college guides
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UMaine scientists use eDNA to enhance river herring recovery research in Penobscot River
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Kimmy Chhoeuk: Paving the way for future career in physical therapy