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Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

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NRT Conservation Science Fall 2022 Newsletter

The inaugural edition of the NRT Conservation Science newsletter is now available at the link below. NRT Conservation Science Fall 2022 Newsletter

New study by NRT trainee Alyssa Soucy examines perceptions of barriers to climate change adaptation

A new study led by NRT trainee Alyssa Soucy and UMaine faculty Sandra De Urioste-Stone, Ivan Fernandez, Aaron Weiskittel, and Parinaz Rahimzadeh-Bajgiran, together with Tom Doak of the Maine Woodland Owners Association, has been published in the Maine Policy Review. Their study approaches the question of whether current forest policies are sufficient to deal with […]

Valeria Briones M.S. Thesis Defense – Forest Phenology in Maine: Trends and Drivers Over the Past Two Decades and Implications for Resources Managers – July 16th, 2021 at 11:00am

Asha DiMatteo-LePape M.S. Defense, A social-ecological examination of moose in Maine: habitat, management, and changing seasonality – July 21, 2021 at 10am

Research highlights from former UMaine Ph.D. student and NRT Trainee – Lydia Horne

Guidance for discussing climate change risks in Acadia National Park provided in UMaine-led study – UMaine News https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2021/07/07/guidance-for-discussing-climate-change-risks-in-acadia-national-park-provided-in-umaine-led-study/

Mitchell Center highlights work from NRT Trainee, Lydia Horne, contributing to the Mitchell Center’s community-based climate planning project

A piece of the puzzle: Lydia Horne’s contribution to Mitchell Center’s community-based climate planning project

NRT Students lead climate-planning project with grant from Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions

M.S. Research Assistantship in Conservation Policy & Economics Available Fall 2021 – NSF-NRT: Enhancing Conservation Science and Practice at the University of Maine

NRT Conservation Science Annual Retreat Monday, November 16th, 2020

We will be holding the NRT Conservation Science Annual Retreat on Monday, November 16th, 2020: Session 1 from 9am to 11:30; and Session 2 from 1pm to 3pm. Retreat Objectives – Retreat Agenda Provide opportunities for trainees, faculty and conservation partners to connect and share ideas regarding research interests and priorities, professional development and internship […]

NRT Graduate students share results from their summer internship experience working with AMC

Out trainees Valeria Briones and Asha DiMatteo-LePape participated in graduate internships this summer, as part of our NRT course EES 595 (Professional Experience in Ecology and Environmental Science). Asha and Valeria worked in collaboration with our NRT conservation partner the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), to develop their respective internships. Use the link below to access […]

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