Caroline Booth graduated with a B.S. in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, with a concentration in forest ecosystems, in May 2019. During her time at UMaine, she was involved in a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities and academic research. As a freshman, Caroline was a part of Blue for Peru, a campus service trip organization, which […]
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Patrick Hurley is a senior EES with a concentration in Aquatics and Wetlands Ecology, a minor in Sustainable Food Systems, and is in the Honors College. As a Maine Land & Sea Grant University, UMaine provides students with numerous research opportunities and experiences, and many students find their passion and drive through these avenues. For […]
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Hannah Webber is a second-year EES Ph.D. student researching rockweed food web ecology. Her work is part of a larger project, Conserving Rockweed Animal Systems for Sustainable Harvest (CRASSH). “Rockweed is a fascinating foundation species,” says Webber. “Altogether, the CRASSH team research is piecing together an understanding of how this branching intertidal algae affects its […]
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Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park President Don Kent has announced the appointment of CJ Langley as Schoodic Institute Chief of Staff, effective September 10, 2018. In her new role, Ms. Langley will advise the President and CEO on strategies to enhance the operating efficiency of Schoodic Institute. Prior to her appointment, Ms. Langley served […]
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EES Director, Dr. Sarah Nelson, gave a plenary lecture at last week’s meeting of the Organization of Biological Field Stations, held at the Schoodic Institute campus in Acadia National Park. The theme of the 53rd Annual Meeting was Partnerships and Collaborations. Nelson’s talk, with co-authors from National Park Service, United States Geological Survey, EES Faculty […]
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Emma Houston, B.S. 2017, spent the fall semester in Patagonia, Chile. With Round River Conservation Studies, Emma and her class learned about Patagonia’s natural history and environmental conflicts (such as development of rivers for hydropower) of Patagonia, all while backpacking through this beautiful region. After graduation, Emma will be putting her environmental science degree and […]
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