Uncategorized – Ecology and Environmental Sciences

Jordan Ramos: An artistic take on Maine’s wild blueberry heritage

We are thrilled to share the University of Maine’s feature on EES Undergraduate Jordan Ramos! Check out the full Black Bear Profile here.

Madelynn deBest: Inspiring coastal conservation through creativity

We are thrilled to share the University of Maine’s feature on EES Undergraduate Madelynn deBest! Check out the full Black Bear Profile here.

EES Faculty Featured on “The Maine Question” Exploring the Reality of ‘Forever Chemicals’

This week’s episode of “The Maine Question” features EES-affiliated faculty Jean MacRae, Christina Murphy, Caroline Noblet, and Rachel Schattman! Their expertise is invaluable in the conversation surrounding PFAS research and regulation. Host, Ron Lisnet, focuses on how their work, spanning engineering, economics, agriculture, and conservation biology, is helping communities confront PFAS and chart a cleaner […]

Mo Drammeh: Published author explores advocacy through story

We are thrilled to share the University of Maine’s feature on EES Undergraduate Mo Drammeh! Check out the full Black Bear Profile here.

Amanda Gavin: Investigating Greenland’s rapidly changing water supply

We are thrilled to share the University of Maine’s feature on EES PhD student Amanda Gavin! Check out the full Black Bear Profile here.

Eddie Nachamie: 2025 Recipient of the Udall Scholarship in the Environmental Category

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 […]

Photograph of Sarah Hammond in front of a sign for Mount Kilimanjaro

Report from Tanzania – Sarah Hammond

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 […]

Report From Costa Rica – Braden Collard’s Study Abroad

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 […]

EES Scholarship Awards Announced

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 […]

Michaela Murray: finding academic path on road to sustainability

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