Scott Dunning

UMaine Alert

Posted: April 19, 2024 - 1:32 PM

At approximately 9:24 a.m. on Friday, April 19, a University of Maine graduate student was struck by a university vehicle on Long Road at the University of Maine campus in Orono. The student reports that they are at a local hospital with minor injuries.

Emergency services, including the Orono Fire Department, University Volunteer Ambulance Corps, University of Maine Police Department, Orono Police Department and Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.

The university vehicle involved in the incident was a Chevrolet Express van. It was being operated by a university employee.

Counseling services and support are available for students, faculty or staff who may have been affected. The Counseling Center can be reached at 207-581-1392 and the Dean of Students Office can be reached at 207-581-1406.

The scene has been cleared and Long Road is now accessible. An investigation is being conducted by the University of Maine Police Department with assistance from the Penobscot County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit. Any witnesses to the incident are encouraged to contact Lt. Noel Santiago at noel.santiago@maine.edu.

Scott Dunning 5711 Boardman Hall, Room 119
207.581.2341
dunning@maine.edu

B.S. Electrical Engineering,University of Maine, 1988
M.S. Electrical Engineering,University of Maine, 1991
Ph.D. Electrical Engineering,University of Maine, 1999

Prof. Dunning began at the University of Maine in the fall of 1991. He teaches circuit analysis methods to first year students. Prof. Dunnings’ primary research interests are in the areas of power systems optimization and the application of energy efficient technologies to industry. He leads international training for engineers in techniques to reduce energy consumption and costs in industrial facilities.