Eddie Nachamie of North Andover, Massachusetts, a University of Maine rising senior majoring in Ecology and Environmental Sciences, is one of the 55 recipients nationwide of the Udall Scholarship in the Environmental category. The Udall Foundation describes its purpose as “… awarding scholarships, fellowships, and internships for study in fields related to the environment and […]
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Sarah Hammond traveled to Tanzania to experience a unique study abroad course that focused heavily on sustainability, being aware of environmental consciences and supporting the roots of local communities. The GIVE Volunteers program teaches its volunteers to invest in community-based tourism, which establishes long term sustainable benefits for local communities. The idea of supporting your neighbor was […]
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Costa Rica Study Abroad Program-Introduction Nestled among the foggy highlands of north-central Costa Rica sits the small town of San Ramón. With a population of around 10,000, San Ramón, located about forty minutes north of San José, the country’s capital, is well-established as a cultural hub. White, polished churches rise above bustling farmer’s markets on […]
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In lieu of our annual Scholarship and Leadership celebration, usually held in April, we are virtually recognizing our EES scholarship winners. Congratulations to all! The John F. Boyle Environmental Prize: Patrick Hurley This scholarship recognizes the top graduating senior in the EES Program. The Stantec Consulting Scholarship Fund: Jasmine Gregory, Andrea Knapp, Elyse St Pierre, Maura […]
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EES undergrad Michaela Murray’s research on sustainable food systems was recently profiled in UMaine News. Michaela Murray: finding academic path on road to sustainability
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EES was well-represented at the Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions Sustainability Lightning Talks in November. Six of the eight presenters were EES students, and all of them gave five minute presentations on their sustainability research at UMaine. Undergrad Katie Raffier was among the EES students at the talks. She is a Research Assistant […]
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In recognition of her outstanding academic accomplishments, Helen Jiang received a $5,000 Correll Fellowship to complete her Ph.D. dissertation this summer. Jiang’s research focuses on an oomycete potato pathogen called Phytophthora erythroseptica. The pathogen causes pink rot disease of potato, which is a major threat to the potato industry in Maine. She is studying the […]
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EES alumnus Josh Stoll, Ph.D. 2016, has joined the School of Marine Sciences (SMS) faculty as well as the EES faculty. As an Assistant Research Professor of Marine Policy, he is working on research questions related to marine resource governance and the interplay between human institutions and the social-ecological systems within which they are situated. […]
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Ben Mahanna received his B.S. from the University of Maine Ecology and Environmental Sciences program in 2017. Upon graduation, he secured a position with Triumvirate Environmental, a hazardous waste management and environmental services company. As an environmental specialist for Triumvirate Environmental, Ben works alongside the environmental health and safety programs of the two accounts he has been […]
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Meaghan Conway was awarded one of this year’s Chase Distinguished Research Assistantships. These awards are granted on a competitive basis and involve nomination by the student’s department of study along with a submission of a research proposal delineating the research to be undertaken. Dr. Brian Olsen and Dr. Michael Kinnison enthusiastically recommended Meaghan for this prestigious […]
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