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 […]
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! Register Here 2023 IEEE Region 1 and Region 2 Joint Student Conference: Register before March 30, 2023!
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 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 1:30 pm in the New Balance Field House and Memorial Gym, during the in-person portion of the 2022 UMaine Student Symposium. Mr. Deri grew up […]
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 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 and featuring guest artist Nadje Noordhuis. Event is open to the public. Tickets are $10, or free with a student Maine Card. Other performances that week […]
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 impact solutions in Maine and beyond. We'll celebrate the winners at an awards ceremony and we encourage you to tune into the Livestream beginning at 6 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Garland as she offers practical tips for gardeners to be able to provide food, habitat and water resources to stem the decline of insects, native […]
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 center's many laboratories, adaptive workspaces, and presentation environments will be open to the general public. This event is free. Staff will be on-site and available […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 12th. The luncheon is by […]
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 […]
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 by Dr. Kelley Strout, Director of the UMaine School of Nursing, panelists will include Jessica Taylor, RN, BSN, CCCTM (St. Joseph Healthcare), James W. Jarvis, […]
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 the impact and reach of their work. Each day for five days during Maine IMPACT Week, participants received an email with a suggested task designed […]
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 the university's mission. The event will be held in the Fernald Adaptive Presentation and Performance Environment at the Innovative Media Research and Commercialization Center (IMRC), […]
