Food Technology

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.

April 18, 2019

The Food Technology graduate certificate offered through the School of Food and Agriculture is 100% online and is a 12-credit program. The graduate certificate would benefit professionals working in the food industry.

Educational objectives

Critically assess current research and apply principles of food science in the preservation, processing, packaging, and distribution of safe food.
Strengthen competencies in the field of Food Technology.

For more information, please contact the Graduate Coordinator.

NOTE: If you are an international student who is interested in pursuing any of our graduate certificate programs, please contact Katy Blackmer BEFORE applying.

Degrees offered: Graduate Certificate

Program Format: Online

Application deadline: Rolling

Test Required: None

Contact: Mary Camire

Contact Email: camire@maine.edu

Program Website: Food Technology