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UMaine CBE News
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Distinguished CBE Seminar – Prof. Lars Grabow “Modern Paradigms for Computational Catalyst Design in Energy Transition”
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Distinguished CBE Seminar – Prof. Ryan Poling-Skutvik “Polymer Thermodynamics: Impacts on Mechanical Stability and Self-Assembly”
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Prof. Emeritus Albert Co elected as a Fellow of The Society of Rheology
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Asst. Prof. Evan K. Wujcik named one of the Best Rising Stars of Science in 2023
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Prof. Caitlin Howell gets spotlighted during Maine Bioscience Day
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University of Maine Faculty Receive Prestigious NSF CAREER Awards, Garnering over $1.8 Million in 2023
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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.
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.
+ 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.
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UMaine COE News
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Dylan Burbridge: Engineering student boosts Black Bear Pride as ‘Captain Maine’
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Help shape what AI means for Maine at June conference
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PFAS research at UMaine receives $2.25M from the state
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UMaine and UMaine Machias 2025 commencement ceremonies are May 10-11
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Guidoboni inducted into European Academy of Sciences and Arts
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Meet the 2025 Outstanding Graduating Students
UMaine News
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Dylan Burbridge: Engineering student boosts Black Bear Pride as ‘Captain Maine’
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Help shape what AI means for Maine at June conference
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PFAS research at UMaine receives $2.25M from the state
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Mo Drammeh: Published author explores advocacy through story
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Business students support Bath Iron Works workforce development efforts
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UMaine students create river ecology mural on Bangor pump station