Eddie Nachamie: Environmental advocate wins prestigious scholarship
From the gardens to the farms and forests, Eddie Nachamie has dedicated his undergraduate career toward protecting the environment. At the University of Maine, he has worked on projects to reduce food waste, preserve wild blueberries and mitigate the spread of a group of chemicals known as PFAS.
As a result of his efforts, Nachamie of North Andover, Massachusetts received the 2025 Udall Scholarship, identifying his potential as a leader in environmental stewardship. He was one of just 55 recipients nationwide and is the first recipient from UMaine in over 15 years.
“I am incredibly grateful to have been awarded the Udall Scholarship,” said Nachamie, who received support for his application from the Office of Major Scholarships and by professor Darren Ranco, the faculty representative at UMaine for the scholarship. “We’re at a pivotal moment in history where our actions on environmental issues matter more than ever.”
Nachamie, a UMaine Honors College student majoring in ecology and environmental sciences, has been involved in research targeted at improving public health and the environment throughout his college career.