3MT Presentation Workshops

3MT Presentation Workshops

Learn about creating a 3-minute thesis (3MT) presentation at three Presentation Workshops. Compete and earn a cash prize! Each workshop will be held at the Foster Center for Student Innovation. 2/14 @ 2:30-3:30pm – The Basics of 3MT 3/2 @ 11:00-1:00pm – Building the Presentation 3/6 & 3/8 @ 12:30-2:00pm – Practicing Your Presentation The […]

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2018-19 Chateaubriand Fellowship Call for Proposals

We would like to inform you that the Chateaubriand Fellowship call for applications for 2018-2019 is now open. The Chateaubriand Fellowship is a grant offered by the Embassy of France in the United States. It supports outstanding Ph.D. students from American universities who wish to conduct research in France for a period ranging from 4 to 9 […]

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2017-18 Maine Space Grant Consortium Graduate Call for Proposals

We are pleased to announce the 2017-2018 Maine Space Grant Consortium Graduate “Call for Proposals.” Refer to cugr.umaine.edu/msgc for application guidelines and instructions. The focus of the proposed project must be aligned with the research priorities of NASA’s earth and space science strategic enterprises. The project may be an ongoing one or a new project. Proposals will be […]

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Scholarship Opportunity – Healthline

The Healthline Stronger Scholarship Program –  Sponsored by Healthline to further our vision of making the world a stronger, healthier place. Ongoing program where each year we will focus on a new condition to award students who share our mission (our landing page & url will stay consistent) – Application open May 15-June 20, 2017 […]

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College names its 2017 Outstanding Graduate Students

The College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture at the University of Maine honored eight graduate students for their exemplary achievements during a banquet on April 26. The invitation-only event attracted over 400 university students, staff and friends. These outstanding students include: Brianne Du Clos, The Norris Charles Clements Graduate Student Award The Norris Charles […]

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UMaine names 2017 Presidential Award winners

A forensics researcher on the front lines of the drug abuse crisis in Maine and nationwide, the founder of UMaine’s nationally recognized Writing Center and an international expert on El Niño will receive the University of Maine’s top annual faculty awards. Research Professor Marcella Sorg will receive the 2017 Presidential Public Service Achievement Award; Professor […]

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New England Future Faculty Workshop For Women to be held August 10, 2017

The New England Future Faculty Workshop For Women (NE-FWW) in STEM fields is being held August 10, 2017, at Northeastern University in Boston, MA. This exciting opportunity is for female postdocs and advanced graduate students interested in faculty careers. Learn more about the workshop. If you are interested in participating in the NE-FFW,  you must […]

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Anthropocene mineralogy and the dawn of a new geological epoch

There are roughly 5,200 officially recognized minerals on planet Earth according to the International Mineralogical Association (IMA). Two of which — Edgrewite and hydroxyledgrewite — are named after University of Maine mineralogist and petrologist Edward Grew. Grew, a research professor in the School of Earth and Climate Sciences, has studied and helped discover new minerals […]

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Official Graduate Student Government Statement on Immigration Executive Order

Below is a message directly from the leadership of the Graduate Student Government concerning the Immigration Executive Order:   January 30, 2017 Good Morning, We have received numerous requests for information from graduate students in regard to the Executive Order on Immigration signed by the President of the United States on Friday. This email is […]

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