This summer, EES will again be offering the Correll Fellowship for one graduate student over the summer (June-August, $5000). The funding is intended for students who plan to defend before the beginning of the fall semester but do not have financial support for the summer. If you are interested in applying, please send a resume […]
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2017 Photo Contest We are looking for photos displaying the exciting work of EES students—research, field trips, jobs and internships—everything! Please submit photos that illustrate what life as an EES student is like. Prizes from EES will be awarded to the entrants of the first, second, and third place photos. We request entries from both […]
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The College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture is hosting the 2017 Graduate Student Research Awards Competition on March 3rd, in Room 57 of Stodder Hall. EES graduate students Brianne DuClos, Kisei Tanaka, Jack McLachlan will present their research, in addition to nine other grad students in the college. Please attend if you can! […]
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EES Director Sarah Nelson’s research was featured in the latest issue of UMaine Today Magazine. The Article “A century in Acadia” highlights Nelson’s Dragonfly Mercury Research Project. In fact, each of the research projects featured in the article are the work of EES affiliated faculty. Read and enjoy! A century in Acadia
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Olsen recommends local habitat protection to save saltmarsh sparrows
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EES has moved to a newly renovated office space in 101 Nutting Hall. In addition to this development, Dr. Amanda Klemmer joined our staff in September and is teaching EES 490: Seminar in Ecology and Environmental Sciences and BIO 319: General Ecology. Dr. Klemmer is currently working with EES Director Dr. Sarah Nelson on the […]
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The first weekend of November EES undergraduate students stayed at the Schoodic Education and Research Center at Acadia National Park for a 2.5-day intensive hands-on field research experience. After conducting their research on a small stream watershed, they presented their findings on whether changes in hydrology and road crossings are affecting connectivity of the […]
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As of September 1, 2015, three core staff members left their respective roles in EES: Aram Calhoun, Lindsay Seward, and John Daigle. For the last four years, Aram was a tireless advocate for EES programs and students. Under Aram’s tenure as EES Director, EES launched a new program with a centralized office to manage and […]
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Sonja Birthisel, a Ph.D. student advised by Dr. Eric Gallandt in the School of Food and Agriculture, has been selected for the prestigious Correll Fellowship for the 2015-2016 academic year. The $25,000 award includes a 12 month stipend of $19,500, a tuition waiver of up to 19 credits and full health insurance during the 2015-2016 academic […]
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