The 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 […]
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 […]
Anyone 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 […]
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 […]
For 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: 1) the multi-faceted nature of sustainability problems; 2) the value of connecting different forms of knowledge and know-how in efforts to understand and solve such […]
The 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 […]
The 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 12 will bring together a wide array of exhibitors and participants to provide wellness opportunities and health information to older adults and caregivers in our […]
UMaine 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 series! Join the excitement at KANÙ in Old Town, where the winning entrepreneur(s) will walk away with a $5,000 prize. Big Gig represents a partnership between a […]
UMaine'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 to be launched to space onboard Fireflyblack rocket in 2022 and carries three payloads designed by students in Falmouth High school, Fryeburg Academy, and Saco […]
The 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 […]
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 queer and feminist theory“ from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM. Dr. Kaishian will explore the field of mycology and the mycobiome through a theoretical framework […]
The 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 […]
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 […]
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 U.S. Ambassador Anne Hall '81 Retired Admiral Gregory Johnson '68 Retired U.S. Ambassador Pamela Murphy White '71 Moderator: Captain Jim Settele, director of UMaine's School […]
The 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 programs, and for leading and impacting new industries including offshore wind and marine energy, civil infrastructure, large-scale 3D printing, soldier protection systems, and innovative defense-related […]
Please 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 […]
The 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 […]
Hosted 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 […]
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. UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate Research, the Graduate Student Government, and the Office of the Vice President for Research and Dean of the Graduate School present the annual UMaine Student […]
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 […]
The 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 […]
Join 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 […]
A talk given by Dr. Michael Socolow (CMJ, UMaine) as part of the Department of Communication and Journalism’s Spring 2023 Colloquium Series.
The 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 members from each college will be selected from the nominations. Winners will be announced at this event on Monday, April 10th. The luncheon is by […]
The 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 Mitchell Center talks. Speaker: Brian McGill, Professor, Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions and School of Biology and Ecology, University of Maine Much of Maine’s economy is […]
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. This exhibition is secondary to the experience of shared knowledge, conversation, and experimentation that is inherent to both Intermedia Studies and Engineering. The goal of […]
Join 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 […]
Many 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 crowd is tricky. How do you store all that food? When is the food completely cooked? How long can you leave food on the buffet […]
This 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 screenings, education opportunities, and information about local volunteer groups are just some of the exciting booths older adults can expect to find at the fair. […]
University 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 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 […]
Join 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 […]
On 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 […]
Join 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 […]
Guy 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 the past 50 years, the sea has been subject to the greatest enclosure in history, which has led to the most extensive privatization with the […]
Teacher 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 career fair events have featured school officials from more than 20 communities, who have the opportunity to meet current students majoring in elementary education, secondary […]
The 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 […]
Join 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 […]
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. UMaine’s Center for Undergraduate […]
The 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 […]
This 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 food waste event that brings together our state’s key food system participants—farms, food businesses, feeding partners, community leadership, government and nonprofit organizations—to focus on ending […]
A 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, […]
The 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 we design, shop, and interact. See how the internet of things is making appliances around us smarter. Get a taste of Raspberry Pi and see […]
The 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. It is designed to address labor shortages and supply chain issues that are driving high costs and constricting the supply of affordable housing. Tour of […]
The 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 […]
The 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 […]
Tour 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 […]
The 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. Register here. Space is limited, the tours are offered at 1 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm. Also, tour the BioHome3D at 12:30 pm. Register […]
The 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 science. The PDC is one of the top suppliers of cellulose nanomaterials in the world, providing nanomaterials to researchers and application developers at hundreds of […]
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. Top three (3) papers will receive a complimentary registration to attend IEEE/MIT Undergraduate Research and Technology Conference in October 2023, where their presented papers will be sent to […]
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! […]
On 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 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 their greatest hits, including songs like A Hard Day’s Night, Come Together, A Day in the Life, Yellow Submarine, and more! Journey across the universe without having to leave […]
The 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 members from each college will be selected from the nominations. Winners will be announced at this event on Tuesday, April 9 The luncheon is by […]
The 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 caregivers in our community. This two-hour, FREE event will bring together more than a dozen exhibitors and 200+ participants for health screenings, education opportunities, and […]
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) 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 Week. The showcase will be free and open to the general public and span across the labs, adaptive workspaces, and presentation environments of the IMRC Center located […]
Postponed 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 beyond. The Maine Innovation Exchange will highlight how businesses can tap into UMaine's wealth of research, innovation, infrastructure, and talent. Who should attend? The Maine […]
Interdisciplinary 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 […]
The 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 […]
Obtaining 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 the Patent & Trademark Resource Center will clear up any misunderstandings and questions you might have about these important forms of Intellectual Property. This hybrid […]
An 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 the Patent & Trademark Resource Center, will teach you how to do a search on the official United States Patent & Trademark Office databases for […]
Join 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 […]
