{"id":47,"date":"2024-09-25T21:03:53","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T01:03:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/?page_id=47"},"modified":"2025-07-03T15:34:55","modified_gmt":"2025-07-03T19:34:55","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba\"]{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:0px;text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-xxxl, 5rem);font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-family:'Familjen Grotesk';color:#082e58;text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba\"]{text-shadow:1px 1px 1px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_42f07e-ba\">About<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-47_b39713-04 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-47_b39713-04 .kt-divider{border-top-width:6px;border-top-color:#082e58;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-47_b39713-04\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\" \/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3c1d3c-73\">Summary:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3689b6-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3689b6-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3689b6-45\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3689b6-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3689b6-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3689b6-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3689b6-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_3689b6-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3689b6-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_3689b6-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_3689b6-45\">E-CORE RII: Strengthening Maine\u2019s Research Ecosystem and Pathways Through Strategic Capacity Building (Maine-SMART) vision and goals emerged through a statewide needs assessment that included Maine\u2019s Jurisdictional Steering Committee. Maine-SMART partners are united in their commitment to leveraging current and evolving infrastructure investments and overcoming systemic barriers that impede the growth of Maine\u2019s R&amp;D ecosystem. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_ba6fc7-bf\">Four synergistic cores are defined: <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-4xl, 8rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_0b7e57-c9\">1: Administrative<br>2: Academic facilities\/research infrastructure<br>3: K-16\/workforce readiness<br>4: Economic development\/use-inspired<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_b47f48-39, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_b47f48-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_b47f48-39\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_b47f48-39 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_b47f48-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_b47f48-39\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_b47f48-39 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_b47f48-39[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_b47f48-39\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_b47f48-39 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_b47f48-39\">Team science, led by a national expert, is built into the administrative core to support Maine-SMART leaders and program participants, including graduate students and postdocs. The administrative core will also advance diversity, coordination, evaluation, reporting, growth, and sustainability. The K-16\/workforce readiness core will address STEM worker shortages and develop pathways to broaden the participation of institutions and individuals in the research ecosystem, focusing on PUIs, emerging research institutions, and Native American and BIPOC youth. Core partners include the Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance, Gulf of Maine Research Institute, University of Maine, University of Southern Maine, University of Maine at Fort Kent, and Southern Maine Community College. The academic facilities and research infrastructure core will invest in early career faculty, incentivize collaboration across organizations and disciplines, and strengthen R&amp;D through seed grants that align with Maine\u2019s S&amp;T plan. The economic development and use-inspired core will accelerate research translation and demonstrate the impact of specific investments in R&amp;D, attracting additional funding and informing Maine\u2019s S&amp;T plan. The Maine-SMART ecosystem will be accountable for specific, measurable metrics and milestones. Core activities will be informed by powerful network analyses.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link47_f4a539-a0, .kt-adv-heading-link47_f4a539-a0 .kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"]{color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_f4a539-a0:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_f4a539-a0:hover .kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"]{color:#8ed1fc;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link47_f4a539-a0{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f4a539-a0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/cores\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"120\">Cores:<\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link47_78211b-c2, .kt-adv-heading-link47_78211b-c2 .kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"]{color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_78211b-c2:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_78211b-c2:hover .kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"]{color:#8ed1fc;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link47_78211b-c2{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_78211b-c2 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_78211b-c2\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/cores\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"244\">Core 1: Administrative<\/a> | Develop a strong network that is highly visible and accessible. Identify, understand and share research assets across Maine.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link47_d2ed6c-7e, .kt-adv-heading-link47_d2ed6c-7e .kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"]{color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_d2ed6c-7e:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_d2ed6c-7e:hover .kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"]{color:#8ed1fc;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link47_d2ed6c-7e{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_d2ed6c-7e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/cores\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"265\">Core 2: Academic infrastructure and research facilities<\/a> | Improve coordination and utilization of research assets. Improve jurisdiction-wide collaborative research and shared instrumentation.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link47_8e5332-40, .kt-adv-heading-link47_8e5332-40 .kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"]{color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_8e5332-40:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_8e5332-40:hover .kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"]{color:#8ed1fc;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link47_8e5332-40{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_8e5332-40 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_8e5332-40\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/cores\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"269\">Core 3: STEM Education (K-16) and workforce readiness<\/a> | Increase number of students entering STEM fields. Broaden participation in STEM fields and careers.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"] a, .kt-adv-heading-link47_34f09d-fb, .kt-adv-heading-link47_34f09d-fb .kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"]{color:#003263;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"] a:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_34f09d-fb:hover, .kt-adv-heading-link47_34f09d-fb:hover .kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"]{color:#8ed1fc;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"] a, a.kb-advanced-heading-link.kt-adv-heading-link47_34f09d-fb{text-decoration:none;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color hls-none\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_34f09d-fb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/core-4\/\">Core 4: Economic Development and Use-Inspired<\/a> | Develop and assess key economic and workforce indicators. Drive more research translation progress and related outcomes (e.g. patents, start-ups). <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f32da8-05, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f32da8-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f32da8-05\"]{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f32da8-05 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f32da8-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f32da8-05\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f32da8-05 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading47_f32da8-05[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f32da8-05\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading47_f32da8-05 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-black-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading47_f32da8-05\">Collaborative Partners:<\/h4>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery.kb-gallery-wrap-id-47_3cee07-fa{padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery .kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-47_3cee07-fa{margin:-0px;}.kb-gallery-type-grid.kb-gallery-id-47_3cee07-fa .kadence-blocks-gallery-item{padding:0px;}.kb-gallery-id-47_3cee07-fa .kadence-blocks-gallery-item .kb-gal-image-radius, .kb-gallery-id-47_3cee07-fa .kb-slide-item .kb-gal-image-radius img{border-radius:0px 0px 0px 0px;;}<\/style><div class=\"kb-gallery-wrap-id-47_3cee07-fa alignnone wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery\"><ul 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src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Maine EPSCoR Logo\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo.png\" data-id=\"97\" class=\"wp-image-97\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo.png 800w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo-105x79.png 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/epscor-logo-317x238.png 317w, 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kb-gallery-image-ratio-land43 kb-has-image-ratio-land43\" ><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/WAYS-logo.png\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" alt=\"Wabanaki Youth in Science Logo\" data-full-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/WAYS-logo.png\" data-light-image=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/WAYS-logo.png\" data-id=\"89\" class=\"wp-image-89\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/WAYS-logo.png 800w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/WAYS-logo-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/WAYS-logo-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/maine-smart\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/752\/2024\/09\/WAYS-logo-105x79.png 105w, 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