2021 Faculty Mentor Impact Awards
Faculty members from each college are selected from student nominations. Winners will be announced virtually during the UMaine Student Symposium on Friday, April 16 and will be posted online.
Maine Impact Week
Maine Impact Week
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UMaine EPIC Discovery Race
The UMaine EPIC Discovery Race is on! Student teams assemble, but choose wisely as top teams will win a monetary reward which will be split between the team members. Teams […]
Research Impact Challenge
Back by popular demand! The Research Impact Challenge is a professional development opportunity to help researchers better understand and manage their online scholarly presence, as well as consider ways to […]
Virtual Native Seed Planting Workshop
Virtual Event Online Programming, ME, United StatesJoin 4-H for a Virtual Native Seed Planting Workshop on April 13th at 4:30 p.m. One of UMaine Extension’s Master Gardener Volunteers will be teaching youth about the importance of flowers native to Maine and their relationship with our pollinators. Youth will then be guided through the process of planting their own native seeds*. This […]
Big Gig Pitch Competition: Season Finale
Three entrepreneurs will pitch their innovative, early-stage business or business idea to a panel of three judges and the audience in the season finale of the 2020-21 Big Gig series. […]
Health and Social Equity Among a Homeless Population
A talk by LTC. Andrew J. Hoisington, Ph.D. Part of the Microbes and Social Equity spring speaker series, which runs on Wednesdays, 12–1 p.m. from Feb. 10–Apr. 28.. Registration is […]
Alumni Panel on Career Impact of UMaine Education and Experiences: Session 1
Join us for one of two alumni panels during Maine Impact Week. UMaine alumni will be speaking about how their UMaine education and experiences in research centers enhanced their careers. […]
VEMI Lab Autonomous Vehicle Roundtable
The VEMI Lab is hosting an autonomous vehicle roundtable discussion with a YouTube Live Q&A session. Special guests from the Maine DOT, and the Maine based Independent Transportation Network of […]
Alumni Panel on Career Impact of UMaine Education and Experiences: Session 2
Join us for one of two alumni panels during Maine Impact Week. UMaine alumni will be speaking about how their UMaine education and experiences in research centers enhanced their careers. […]
What is UMaine MARINE?
Virtual Event Online Programming, ME, United StatesParticipate in this virtual event to find out about the UMaine MARINE Initiative and learn about current projects. The event will include live feeds from projects around the state and a panel of professionals to answer your questions about UMaine MARINE. Registration is required.
2021 UMaine Student Symposium
At the University of Maine, students inspire creativity and leadership in the discovery of new knowledge that makes a direct difference to the people of Maine. Engage with UMaine students […]
Creativity vs. COVID Exhibition
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, researchers have been working to develop tests, treatments, and vaccines to better protect us and ease the public health crisis. An international collective […]
UMSS21 Keynote Speaker: Dr. Nirav Shah
On Friday, April 16, Dr. Nirav Shah, M.D., J.D, the Director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention will be the keynote speaker at the UMaine Student Symposium […]
Pathways to commercialization of medical products or devices
Biomedical scientists and engineers are often driven to see their research result in measurable health outcomes. Despite this motivation, fewer than 30% of health related innovations (or associated IP) are […]
Humanities Center Celebration
Fernald Adaptive Presentation and Performance Environment 104 Stewart Commons, Orono, ME, United StatesThe Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center will host a reception to celebrate their 10th anniversary. The Center supports University of Maine humanities faculty, connects with the community, and advances […]
Research Impact Challenge
Back by popular demand! The Research Impact Challenge was a professional development opportunity to help researchers better understand and manage their online scholarly presence, as well as consider ways to describe […]
Ask the Graduate School
Virtual Event Online Programming, ME, United StatesAnyone interested in learning about the graduate education options available at UMaine can schedule individual virtual meetings with a member of the Graduate School staff during Maine Impact Week. Learn about the 85 graduate programs offered here at UMaine, and explore the variety of online graduate opportunities! Anyone who meets with a graduate school staff […]
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Rural Health Research: Problems with Solutions
UMaine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy will offer opening remarks when the UMaine Institute of Medicine brings together a panel of leaders from the state to discuss rural health in Maine. Moderated […]
Spring 2022 Sustainability Talk
Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions 107 Norman Smith Hall, Orono, ME, United StatesFor many years, the Mitchell Center has hosted an innovative Sustainability Talks series. The goal of these talks is to provide students, faculty, and interested citizens with opportunities to learn about: […]
Faculty Mentor Impact Award Luncheon
Wells Conference Center Orono, ME, United StatesThe Faculty Mentor Impact Award Luncheon recognizes and celebrates exceptional faculty mentors who have an important impact on their students. Faculty Mentors are nominated by undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty […]
Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair
Buchanan Alumni House Buchanan Alumni House, Orono, ME, United StatesThe UMaine Center on Aging is pleased to present the 2022 Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair in the courtyard of Buchanan Alumni House! This three-hour, FREE event on April […]
Big Gig Pitch Competition: Season Finale
KANÙ 283 Main St, Old Town, ME, United StatesUMaine student Tyler Delargy will pitch his innovative business idea, Real Time Reality, to a panel of judges and the audience in the season finale of the 2021-22 Big Gig […]
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Maine’s 1st Small Satellite Presentation
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, MEUMaine's WiSe-Net Lab will be presenting on Maine's first small satellite (MESAT1) at the Versant Power Astronomy Center. This event is free and open to the public! MESAT1 is scheduled […]
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Career Center Internship Panel
Virtual Event Online Programming, ME, United StatesThe Career Center will host Bangor Savings Bank and the University of Maine’s Cooperative Extension, both of whom have developed strong internship programs, as they discuss internship programs and the impact of these programs on workforce development in Maine. An employer representative and an intern from each organization will be in attendance to share their […]
Microbes and Social Equity Talk
The Microbes and Social Equity Group (MSE) is pleased to host Dr. Patricia Kaishian as she presents her virtual talk titled “Deconstructing the individual: how science can materially advance using […]
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Art Meets Science: IMRC Center Open House
IMRC 104 Stewart Commons, Orono, ME, United StatesThe Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center will host an open house on Wednesday, April 13th, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM as part of Maine Impact Week. The […]
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Planting for Pollinators
UMaine's Cooperative Extension is offering several virtual and in-person events across Maine during Maine Impact Week! From 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM on April 13, please join Horticulture Professional Kate […]
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American Diplomacy in Turbulent Times
Three UMaine alumni with expertise in world affairs will participate in a panel discussion and Q&A about the role and practice of diplomacy in maintaining U.S. relations and world peace. Panelists: Retired […]
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Advanced Structures & Composites Center Tour
Advanced Structures & Composites Center 35 Flagstaff Road, Orono, MaineThe Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) will offer a rare and exciting tour of their 100,000 ft facility. The ASCC facility has been recognized nationally and internationally for cutting-edge research […]
Foster Center Innovation Awards Ceremony
Foster Center for Innovation 123 Long Rd., Orono, ME, United StatesPlease join us in congratulating our inaugural class of Foster Center Innovation Award winners, a standout group of students, faculty, and alumni who are putting into action entrepreneurial or social […]
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Minsky Hall Minsky Hall, Orono, ME, United StatesThe School of Performing Arts will host several music performances during Maine Impact Week, including the Jazz Ensemble Concert on April 14 starting at 7:30, directed by Dr. Dan Barrett […]
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Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit 2022
Virtual Event Online Programming, ME, United StatesHosted by Portland Gateway and the Mitchell Center, the Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit is Maine’s annual food waste event that brings together our state’s key food system participants—farms, food businesses, feeding partners, community leadership, and government and nonprofit organizations. Working together, we can move to a circular food system where food is highly valued […]
UMaine Student Symposium 2022
New Balance Field House and Gym 18 Gym Dr, Orono, ME, United StatesAt the University of Maine, students inspire creativity and leadership in the discovery of new knowledge that makes a direct difference to the people of Maine. UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate […]
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Bio-based Factory of the Future Live!
The need to connect people and ideas to develop novel solutions has never been greater. In this inaugural episode of the "Imagine That!" LinkedIn Live series, Portland Gateway Director Pips […]
Boldly Venturing to Space, the Maine Way
New Balance Field House and Gym 18 Gym Dr, Orono, ME, United StatesThe UMaine Student Symposium planning committee is thrilled to announce this year’s Keynote Speaker, Sascha Deri. Mr. Deri will deliver his talk, “Boldly Venturing to Space, the Maine Way,” at […]
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The Research Impact Challenge – Back by Popular Demand for Maine Impact Week (Online)
OnlineJoin Fogler Library April 10–14 for the Research Impact Challenge! Each day for 5 days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build and curate your scholarly profile, measure the […]
Channeling America: CBS, NBC and the Creation of the Network Age
Dunn Hall, Room 401 University of Maine, Orono, ME, United StatesA talk given by Dr. Michael Socolow (CMJ, UMaine) as part of the Department of Communication and Journalism’s Spring 2023 Colloquium Series.
Faculty Mentor Awards Luncheon
Wells Conference Center Orono, ME, United StatesThe Faculty Mentor Impact Award Luncheon recognizes and celebrates exceptional faculty mentors who have an important impact on their students. Faculty Mentors are nominated by undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty […]
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Talk – Rural Maine Feels the Heat
Norman Smith Hall, Room 107, and Online University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469The talk will be held virtually via Zoom and in-person at 107 Norman Smith Hall, UMaine. Virtual attendance: Complete the registration form to receive Zoom connection information. In-person attendance: Masks are required for all […]
Co-Translation: Making the Invisible Visible Exhibition
The "Co-Translation: Making the Invisible Visible" exhibition is the culmination of a collaboration between UMaine environmental engineering graduate students, Intermedia MFA students, and faculty members Onur Apul and Susan Smith. […]
The Research Impact Challenge – Back by Popular Demand for Maine Impact Week (Online)
OnlineJoin Fogler Library April 10–14 for the Research Impact Challenge! Each day for 5 days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build and curate your scholarly profile, measure the […]
Cooking for Crowds Webinar
OnlineMany organizations and community groups rely on volunteers for a variety of food events such as fundraising, fellowships, food pantries or other service to the community. But cooking for a […]
Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair
Buchanan Alumni House Buchanan Alumni House, Orono, ME, United StatesThis three-hour, FREE event will bring together a wide array of exhibitors and participants to provide wellness opportunities and health information to older adults and caregivers in our community. Health […]
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Maine 4-H Agricultural Ambassador Program
OnlineUniversity of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H is offering its Agriculture Leadership Ambassador program from March 7–April 18. The program, open to all teens ages 14–18, will focus on understanding the Maine food system, exploring careers and building advocacy skills. As formal agricultural programs at local high schools disappear, students lack opportunities to learn about critical […]
Portland Gateway Open House
University of Maine Portland Gateway 300 Fore Street, Portland, MainePortland Gateway Open House The University of Maine Portland Gateway is pleased to present Maine Impact Week: Portland Edition. This two-hour, open-house event celebrates the value and vibrancy of […]
The Research Impact Challenge – Back by Popular Demand for Maine Impact Week (Online)
OnlineJoin Fogler Library April 10–14 for the Research Impact Challenge! Each day for 5 days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build and curate your scholarly profile, measure the […]
“Like we are not the same level of human they are”: The Experiences of Precariously Housed and Unhoused Individuals
Boudreau Hall Stevens, Orono, MEOn Wednesday, April 12 at 4:30 pm in Boudreau Hall 235, outgoing MHC Undergraduate Fellow and Honors College student Brenna Jones will present the results of her MHC project, titled “‘Like […]
The Research Impact Challenge – Back by Popular Demand for Maine Impact Week (Online)
OnlineJoin Fogler Library April 10–14 for the Research Impact Challenge! Each day for 5 days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build and curate your scholarly profile, measure the […]
The Blue Commons: Combating Rentier Capitalism In The Sea
OnlineGuy Standing, Professor, Economist, SOAS University of London of Philosophy Guy Standing is one of the world’s leading progressive economists. In his new book, The Blue Commons, he submits that in […]
UMaine College of Education and Human Development Career Fair
Wells Conference Center Orono, ME, United StatesTeacher candidates from the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development, as well as other area teacher preparation programs, will meet with Maine schools and school districts. Past […]
The Foster Center Innovation Awards
Foster Center for Innovation 123 Long Rd., Orono, ME, United StatesThe Foster Center Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in the University of Maine community. University system faculty and staff may be nominated for the inaugural Presidential Innovation […]
The Research Impact Challenge – Back by Popular Demand for Maine Impact Week (Online)
OnlineJoin Fogler Library April 10–14 for the Research Impact Challenge! Each day for 5 days, you will receive an email with brief tasks designed to build and curate your scholarly profile, measure the […]
UMaine Student Symposium 2023
Collins Center for the Arts 2 Flagstaff Road, Orono, ME, United StatesAt the University of Maine, students inspire creativity and leadership in the discovery of new knowledge that makes a direct difference to the people of Maine. UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate […]
Free
Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Tour
Innovative Media Research and Commercialization University of Maine, IMRC Center 101 Stewart Commons, Orono, ME, United StatesThe Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center is a hub for interdisciplinary research activity and creative expression, featuring classrooms outfitted for audiovisual design, app development, digital art creation, and hybrid […]
2023 Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit
VirtualThis virtual summit is free and open to the public. Please register by April 1, 2023. Zoom connection information will follow. The Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit is Maine’s major […]
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VEMI Laboratory Tour
VEMI Lab Carnegie Hall, Orono, MEA VEMI lab tour presents visitors with the latest in human technology interfaces focusing on inclusive and bio-inspired technologies. Each demonstration shows the latest research in autonomous vehicles, spatial navigation, […]
Hackerspace Tour
Memorial Union 144 University of Maine, Orono, METhe UMaine Hackerspace is a place for UMaine community members to explore technologies that are ever expanding into our daily lives. Come learn how 3D printing is changing the way […]
BioHome3D (Bio-based home) Tour
Advanced Structures & Composites Center 35 Flagstaff Road, Orono, MaineThe Advanced Structures & Composites Center is hosting facility tours on April 14, 2023, including tours of BioHome3D. BioHome3D is the first 3D-printed house made entirely with bio-based, recyclable materials. […]
Technology Research Center (TRC) Tour
Technology Research Center 880 Main Street, Old Town, METhe Technology Research Center (TRC) is a 40,000-square-foot facility on the grounds of ND Paper in Old Town, Maine. Dedicated to validation, demonstration, and commercialization support for bioproduct development, the […]
Wheatland Geospatial Lab Tour
School of Forest Resources 5755 Nutting Hall, Orono, METhe Wheatland Laboratory features a convertible lab that can be configured as one large lab with 24 workstations, or as two labs with 12 workstations each by lowering the motorized […]
Climate Change Institute Tour
Sawyer Environmental Research Center Sawyer, Orono, ME, United StatesTour the Climate Change Institute Facilities! Tours will be conducted by graduate students currently working in the Institute. The Climate Change Institute houses over 15 laboratories, including labs studying the […]
Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) Tour
Advanced Structures & Composites Center 35 Flagstaff Road, Orono, MaineThe Advanced Structures and Composites Center is hosting tours on April 14 from 1-4 pm of their state-of-the-art labs. Check out what our graduate and undergraduate students are working on. […]
Process Development Center (PDC) Tour
Process Development Center 5737 Jenness Hall, Orono, METhe Process Development Center (PDC) offers a broad range of technical services and resources for our clients, both in traditional pulp and paper and in emerging process technologies and materials […]
2023 IEEE Student Paper Contest
Opportunity to win CASH prizes: Best papers get a chance to attend IEEE/MIT Undergraduate Research and Technology Conference. Authors may submit original content in the form of a technical paper. […]
2023 IEEE Drone Workshop
Learn how to make, program, and fly drones and compete for prizes.PUBLIC WELCOME! Learn how to make, program, and fly drones and compete for prizes. Open to High School students! […]
Magic Globe: A Story of the Seasons Planetarium Program
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, MEOn vacation at her grandpa’s, a little girl Mia accidentally discovers a mysterious piece of astronomical machinery. Edek, Mia’s eccentric uncle, tricks the girl into using the tool’s secret powers […]
The Beatles: A Day in the Planetarium
Versant Power Astronomy Center 167 Rangeley Rd., Orono, METhe Beatles: A Day in the Planetarium features a dazzling display of lights paired with music from the legendary band. Join us for an hour-long magical tour through a selection of […]
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Faculty Mentor Awards Luncheon
Wells Conference Center Orono, ME, United StatesThe Faculty Mentor Impact Award Luncheon recognizes and celebrates exceptional faculty mentors who have an important impact on their students. Faculty Mentors are nominated by undergraduate and graduate students. Faculty […]
Free
Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair
Buchanan Alumni House Buchanan Alumni House, Orono, ME, United StatesThe University of Maine’s Center on Aging hosts the Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair during Maine Impact Week to provide wellness opportunities and health information to older adults and […]
HRSA Summit: Innovations in Rural Health Care, Resilience, and Substance Use Disorder
The Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School will recognize the extraordinary Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) funded projects taking place at UMaine. […]
Coordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE) Showcase
IMRC 104 Stewart Commons, Orono, ME, United StatesCoordinated Operating Research Entities (CORE) will hold a Resource Showcase at the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization (IMRC) Center from 3:00-6:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10th, as part of UMaine Research's Maine Impact […]
Maine Innovation Exchange
Buchanan Alumni House Buchanan Alumni House, Orono, ME, United StatesPostponed until June. Email taylor.boucher@maine.edu for details. About Maine Innovation Exchange As Maine's sole Land Grant, Flagship, and R1 Institution, we are here to serve the State of Maine and […]
iPhD student presentations
Innovative Media Research and Commercialization University of Maine, IMRC Center 101 Stewart Commons, Orono, ME, United StatesInterdisciplinary PhD students with connections to the arts will present their research at the Innovative Media and Commercialization Center at 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 11. The presenters include […]
Foster Center Innovation Awards
Foster Center for Innovation 123 Long Rd., Orono, ME, United StatesThe Foster Center Innovation Awards recognize and celebrate innovation and entrepreneurship in the University of Maine community. More information about the awards is available online. The event is free and […]
Introduction to Patent and Trademarks
Fogler Library, Classroom 1 Raymond H. Fogler Library, Orono, ME, United StatesObtaining a Patent, or Registering a Trademark can be vital parts of doing business. But the fundamentals of patents and trademarks are often misunderstood. In this presentation, John Hutchinson of […]
How to Do Basic Searches for Patents and Trademarks
Fogler Library, Classroom 1 Raymond H. Fogler Library, Orono, ME, United StatesAn essential part of obtaining a patent, or registering a trademark, is searching the database of existing ones before you even start your application. In this workshop, John Hutchinson of […]
UMaine Research and Development Services Portland Expo
University of Maine Portland Gateway 300 Fore Street, Portland, MaineJoin us on April 23 in Portland to learn how to tap into renowned experts and pioneering research and commercialization assets. The University of Maine is one of the top research […]