Year in Review: Our top news stories of 2025
The past year has been a busy one for the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, with numerous stories of innovation, research, service and outreach by our […]
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News Center Maine highlights College of Education and Human Development support for rural STEM teachers
A story that aired on News Center Maine this week showcased efforts by the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development to help rural school districts recruit, educate and retain STEM teachers.
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UMaine, RSC to continue partnership supporting rural schools and communities
The University of Maine College of Education and Human Development and the Rural Schools Collaborative (RSC) have agreed to extend their partnership focused on advancing the preparation and professional development of high-quality rural teachers and school leaders throughout New England.
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College of Education and Human Development announces leadership transition
Ezekiel “Zeke” Kimball, who has been associate dean for undergraduate and teacher education, has been named interim dean, and Associate Professor of Mathematics Education and Instructional Technology Justin Dimmel has been appointed associate dean for academics and student engagement.
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UMaine awarded NSF grant to help rural schools recruit, educate and retain STEM teachers
With rural schools facing significant shortages of highly-qualified teachers, particularly those in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development will use a grant from the National Science Foundation to boost support for future and current STEM educators in rural school districts.
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Samantha Poll: UMaine education grad receives national recognition for STEM teaching
Samantha Poll grew up in Winterport, the same tight-knit, central Maine town where she’s now a teacher. That gives her a unique perspective on the impact educators can have on their students’ lives.
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Lee selected for NSF early-career STEM education scholars program
Jooyoung Lee, postdoctoral research associate with the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, has been selected for the 2023–24 National Science Foundation Quantitative Research Methods for STEM Education Scholars Program.
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Geheb gets teaching assistant fellowship from UMaine Graduate School
Ethan Geheb, a doctoral student in STEM education in the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, has received a Susan J. Hunter Teaching Assistantship from the UMaine Graduate School.
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UMaine, Maine DOE inclusive education collaboration changing name, expanding focus
The Maine Autism Institute for Education and Research will now be Maine Access to Inclusive Education Resources (MAIER).
