The field of manufacturing is constantly evolving to reflect innovations in technology and research. A growing number of engineers are now focusing on biomanufacturing, or what it means to construct and grow living systems, such as algae. This evolution emphasizes the need for multidisciplinary collaboration among fields such as biology and engineering, a shift that […]
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The National Science Foundation’s Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) aims to increase research capacity and geographic diversity in STEM fields, enabling broader participation by individuals, institutions, and states and territories. At the University of Maine, EPSCoR grants have enabled new projects and research opportunities centered on the state’s unique natural resources and socioeconomic […]
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Understanding a forest is difficult. This is especially true in Maine which is home to both ecologically and commercially unique forests. Decision makers rely on an array of resources, from foresters and scientists doing critical field work to drones and satellites flying overhead, to gather information. Innovations in unmanned aerial vehicles, or UAVs, may change […]
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Bio: Logan Johnson is Executive Director of Maine TREE, which serves as an avenue for collaboration among educators, students, forest professionals, and local communities in Maine. Johnson has dedicated his career to forest stewardship and conservation across a wide range of roles. After graduating from the University of Maine with a bachelor’s degree in biology, […]
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This winter, high school students from three different rural schools came together at the University of Maine to engage in hands-on learning, collaboration and the opportunity to share their projects as part of the Maine Forest Collaborative (MFC) mid-year cohort day. 25 students from Schenck High School, Tri-County Technical Center and Telstar High School experienced […]
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Biography Pips Veazey is the inaugural director of the University of Maine Portland Gateway, a strategic hub providing streamlined access to UMaine’s comprehensive research, education and outreach resources. Previously, Veazey led the Alaska NSF Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), where she developed extensive expertise in leading large-scale, interdisciplinary research initiatives. In her current […]
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In a state where the majority of land is covered by forests, monitoring them is critical to understanding and maintaining their health. Forests are constantly changing based on the environment, now more than ever with increased drought conditions in Maine. To understand these changes, there needs to be comprehensive data available to stakeholders in the […]
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Throughout his academic career, Prince Obosu has been passionate about the diverse applications of geographic information technology (GIS) and how it can be applied to community resilience. With a background in geomatic engineering and geospatial analysis, he joins the University of Maine’s School of Forest Resources as a Ph.D. student and part of the NSF […]
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Please enjoy this new edition of the Maine EPSCoR newsletter that features highlights and stories from across EPSCoR programs old and new in the state. Maine is currently home to fourteen active EPSCoR projects. These projects represent nearly $27 million in funding from across the National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Energy, and National Aeronautics […]
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A coalition of experts and institutions from across New England have been working for two years to expand the use of intelligent manufacturing. The Northeast Integrated Intelligent Manufacturing Lab (NIIM) was established through a collaborative NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (formerly known as Track-2) Program award in 2022.The NIIM lab, based […]
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