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Active Learning In Action

This is a unique opportunity for our community members to come experience what it is like to be a student in a classroom that uses active learning. Gain firsthand knowledge […]

Patents 101: Protecting Your Invention

This workshop covers the basics of patents—what they are, why they matter, and how to navigate the patent process. You’ll discover how to determine if your invention is patentable, conduct […]

Trademarks 101: Protecting Your Brand

In this workshop, you’ll learn about the essentials of trademarks; what they are, why they matter, and how to register one. We’ll cover the trademark application process, how to conduct […]

Imagine that!

Celebrating four years of impact and collaboration led by the University of Maine’s Portland Gateway. Join us for a Maine Impact Week event to celebrate nearly four years of partnerships […]

Foundation/Educational Program Funding Workshop

The Office of Research Development Professional Development Series provides a networking and educational experience for researchers (faculty, staff, and students) across UMS. Our aim is to raise awareness about external […]

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Necessity: Oil, Water, and Climate Resistance Film Screening

The University of Maine’s 12th Annual Human Dimensions of Climate Change Film Series features four films focused on Water Keepers’ efforts to protect water and the climate. This year the […]

Courts of Belonging film screening and conversation with the director, Santiago Tijerina. April 10. A part of Maine Impact Week

Courts of Belonging film screening and conversation with director Santiago Tijerina

On Thursday, April 10 at 5pm, the McGillicuddy Humanities Center will present a screening of Courts of Belonging a film by University of Maine alumnus Santiago Tijerina along with a conversation with the director at IMRC Center 104. Courts […]

Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair

Join UMaine Graduate School of Biomedical Science and Engineering students at the University of New England’s Brain, Body, and Wellness Fair! The Center for Excellence in the Neurosciences at the […]

Rural Living Day

Join the 30th Annual Rural Living Day and 1st Annual Mid Coast Agroforestry Conference! This day-long series of workshops is all about gardening, homesteading, food and skills for rural living. […]

Maine Impact Week

Maine Impact Week showcases how Maine’s research university contributes to the social and economic advancement of Maine and beyond. Visit the Maine Impact Week website for a complete listing of […]

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Black Bears Gratitude Project Celebration

The Black Bears Gratitude Project provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to express appreciation to mentors, colleagues and others who make their time at UMaine better. A special […]

College of Education and Human Development Career Fair

The annual UMaine College of Education and Human Development Career Fair gives school officials from across Maine the opportunity to meet future educators from the state’s largest teacher preparation program. […]

A person standing in a garden with overlay text that says, "Tangled up in Blue: Understanding carbon movement in trees during water stress. April 11. A part of Maine Impact Week

Tangled up in blue: Understanding carbon movement in trees during water stress with Jess Gersony

Abstract Plants take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and convert it into sugars through photosynthesis. Once carbon dioxide is in the form of sugar, it is then transported all […]

Creative Collision April 8 A part of Maine Impact Week

Creative Collision: An Interactive Happening

This is an interactive “happening” with live music, performance and real-time art-making by Master’s of Fine Arts and Interdisciplinary Ph.D. students as well as a guest musician/composer. Participating students include: […]

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Perennials for the Resilient Maine Garden

Herbaceous perennial plants are an important part of home gardens. They provide food for wildlife and pollinators and provide interesting flowers and forms that change throughout the year. As perennials […]

Artificial Intelligence Seminar

Learn what AI is and review a variety of research applications. All are welcome! This course will focus on helping novice users incorporate AI into their workflows. The event is […]

Black Bears Gratitude Project

The Black Bears Gratitude Project provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and students to express appreciation to mentors, colleagues and others who make their time at UMaine better. Please submit […]

Faculty Mentor Awards Luncheon

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 […]

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! […]

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. […]

Older Adult Health and Wellness Fair

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 […]

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Faculty Mentor Awards Luncheon

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 […]

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UMaine Student Symposium 2023

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Advanced Structures & Composites Center Tour

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 […]

Career Center Internship Panel

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 […]

Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit 2022

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 […]

UMaine Student Symposium 2022

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. On April 15, 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 will present the […]

Announcing the 2022 Maine Impact Week In-Person Events

After two years of virtual events, the Office of the Vice President and Dean of the Graduate School is pleased to announce an exciting lineup of in-person events for Maine Impact Week 2022! All event links are embedded in the descriptions below. April 10 The Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, and the […]

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