Maine EPSCoR will become eligible to submit another proposal to the NSF EPSCoR RII Track-1 solicitation during mid to late 2018. These are currently $20M awards over five years, and are limited to one per state at any one time. Maine EPSCoR at the University of Maine administers and implements the proposal development process and […]
Exploring cutting edge solutions for Maine’s aquaculture industry’s research, development and education needs 3rd ANNUAL MAINE AQUACULTURE R&D & EDUCATION SUMMIT DATE: Monday, March 6th, 2017 (All Day) VENUE: Hutchinson Center 80 Belmont Avenue, Route 3, Belfast Maine 04915 Be a part of Maine’s aquaculture future: join us for the 3rd Annual Maine Aquaculture Research, […]
The Maine State EPSCoR conference provides an opportunity for people to come together to learn about all of our EPSCoR programs across the state, including NSF EPSCoR Tracks 1, 2, and 3; NASA EPSCoR; the IDeA program; and about the potential opportunities with DOE and USDA EPSCoR. Register here! View the agenda View the venue […]
On behalf of the Maine Aquaculture Educator’s Network, Maine EPSCoR, the University of Maine Aquaculture Research Institute, the Island Institute, the Herring Gut Learning Center, and the Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership invite you to attend an Aquaculture Educator’s workshop. The Maine Aquaculture Educator’s Network enhances workforce development and leadership for the future […]
The 25th NSF EPSCoR National Conference will focus on “what makes EPSCoR unique within the NSF,” emphasizing inclusion & diversity, science & innovation, partnerships, and longitudinal sustainability.
This meeting is closed to SEANET Stakeholders and participants.
November 29th || 12:30pm || 354 Aubert Hall To solve the modern environmental predicament we must understand how humans created it. Beyond emitting carbon, over-populating, polluting, or over-consuming, humans have come to dominate the planet, surviving in all terrestrial environments through a mix of cooperation and cumulative adaptation to the environment, from the tropics to the […]
December 6 || 12:00pm || 354 Aubert Hall Where and when did the Blue Revolution begin? What controversies did it spawn and what can we learn from them? Aquaculture is ancient, but marine aquaculture science began on the French coast in 1853, with E.V. Coste’s extensive oyster farm experiments. These experiments failed, but on the other […]
Monday, January 29, 2018 || 12:00 Noon || Margaret Chase Smith, Conference Hall Ocean food production in the coastal ocean is far less developed than food production on land. This is good news because it means we can learn from prior mistakes and negative societal perceptions in other systems towards improved sustainability of ocean resources. Furthermore, the […]
The application cycle for the 2018 ME EPSCoR High School Research Internship is now open! Students are invited to apply to take part in an exciting, paid research internship opportunity to gain real-world experience. Accepted applicants will work with UMaine faculty, students, and others to learn about sustainable science and aquaculture. The internship includes an […]
