EES Affiliate Faculty Leading the Way in Seed Funding for Sustainability

The Mitchell Center has awarded funding to four projects run by UMaine faculty, students, and their partners to address real-world sustainability problems in Maine. Three of the four projects are lead by EES-affiliated faculty!

Check out their projects below.

Co-developing Local Sustainability Solutions Within Statewide Coalition-Building

Sharon Klein, Associate Professor in the School of Economics, is leading “Co-developing Local Sustainability Solutions Within Statewide Coalition-Building.” Team members also include EES affiliate faculty member Caroline Noblet and EES PhD student Jasmine Lamb. This project strengthens and further develops the Maine Community-led Energy and Climate Action Network (MAINECAN).

Please see the Mitchell Center’s article detailing this project here!

Drivers of Nutritional Intake in Maine’s Social-Ecological Marine System

Joshua Stoll, Associate Professor in the School of Marine Sciences, is leading “Drivers of Nutritional Intake in Maine’s Social-Ecological Marine System.” Team members also include EES PhD student Tolulope Oyikeke. This project examines the dietary contributions of local fisheries and aquaculture to Maine’s coastal communities.

Please see the Mitchell Center’s article detailing this project here!

Exploring Barriers to Prescribed Fire Adoption in the Northeast

Rose Abramoff, Assistant Professor in the School of Forest Resources, is leading “Exploring Barriers to Prescribed Fire Adoption in the Northeast.” Team members also include EES Co-Director Adam Daigneault, EES-affiliated faculty member John Daigle, and EES PhD alumni Lydia Horne. This project examines the consequences and barriers associated with prescribed fires in Maine.

Please see the Mitchell Center’s article detailing this project here!

Thank you to the Mitchell Center for your continued support of our student’s and faculty’s research.