Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions

Advanced Structures and Composites Center Events

The Advanced Structures and Composites Center puts on multiple events and seminars each year related to topics such as infrastructure, energy structures, and materials. Contact the Advanced Structures and Composites Center at composites.frontoffice@maine.edu or 207-581-2123 for more information.

 

Center for Research on Sustainable Forests Webinar and Field Tour Series

The CRSF organizes educational webinars and tours related to topics in forestry. Panelists will address an array of concerns related to Maine’s forests such as the scope & scale of climate issues, active management strategies, wildlife/biohabitat concerns, and unique adaptation strategies at each site. The series will continue with 1 hour noontime webinars followed by a half day field tour at relevant locations. Contact the CRSF at crsf@maine.edu or 207-581-3794 for more information.

 

Center for Undergraduate Research Talks

The Center for Undergraduate Research hosts informational webinars known as CUGR Talks. CUGR Talks take place throughout the year to assist students and faculty members in learning more about CUGR funding, application submission information, and professional development. Talks are recorded and posted online and on Youtube as well. Contact CUGR at CUGR@maine.edu or 207-581-3583 for more information.

 

Darling Marine Center Science Seminar

The Darling Marine Center hosts seminars in summer on topics such as aquaculture and fishing practices. Talks are held in person, but are also available via Zoom. Contact the Darling Marine Center at dmc@maine.edu or 207-563-8144 for more information.

 

Geological Society of Maine

The Geological Society of Maine hosts various events throughout the year covering topics from amateur geology to mineral supply chains. Contact the Geological Society of Maine at info@gsmmaine.org for more information.

 

Libby Lecture Series

The Libby Lecture in Natural Resource Policy was established at the University of Maine Foundation in 2016 with a gift from Lawrence W. Libby and Lois Murdock Libby. The annual lecture is a collaborative event coordinated by the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture. Contact libby-lecture-group@maine.edu for more information.

 

Maine Food Waste Solutions Summit

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 leaders, government, and nonprofit organizations. Working together, we can move to a circular food system where food is highly valued and never wasted. This vision for Maine’s food system will equitably deliver economic, social, environmental, and climate benefits for all Maine people. Contact the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at umgmc@maine.edu or 207-581-3195 for more information.

 

Mitchell Center Sustainability Talks

For many years, the Mitchell Center has hosted an innovative Sustainability Talks series during the fall and spring semesters. The goal of these talks is to provide students, faculty, citizens, and others with opportunities to learn about the multi-faceted nature of sustainability problems, the value of connecting different forms of knowledge and know-how in efforts to understand and solve such problems, and the ways in which partnerships between universities and diverse stakeholders can facilitate efforts to identify and implement useful solutions. Dates for upcoming talks and recordings of previous ones can be found on the Mitchell Center website. Contact the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at umgmc@maine.edu or 207-581-3195 for more information.

 

School of Biology and Ecology Seminars

The School of Biology and Ecology hosts various seminars every year which address topics in biology and related sciences. Seminars are generally held both in person and via Zoom. Contact the School of Biology and Ecology at um.biology@maine.edu or 207-581-2540 for more information.

 

School of Marine Science Seminar Series

The School of Marine Science (SMS) hosts a seminar series which address various marine science topics and perspectives. For more information, contact the School of Marine Science at lily.hesseltine@maine.edu or 207-581-4383.

 

Senator George J. Mitchell Lecture on Sustainability

Launched in 2007, the Senator George J. Mitchell Lecture on Sustainability serves as an extraordinary forum in which the university community, the general public, and many others can learn from and interact with some of the world’s leading thinkers about the challenges and opportunities involved in accelerating the transition to a sustainable world. Contact the Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions at umgmc@maine.edu or 207-581-3195 for more information.

 

Senator Margaret Chase Smith Lectureship on Public Affairs

Speakers of national status in the field of civic and public life are invited to campus to deliver a lecture to the UMaine community. Senator Margaret Chase Smith has devoted her post-Senate years to engaging young people and to encouraging them to fulfill their obligations of citizenship. Senator Smith lived by what she considered to be the basic principles of American democracy: the importance of courageous and engaged leadership; the need to carefully assess government policies; the responsibility to participate; the right to criticize; and the right to independent thought. Lectures are recorded and can be watched after the initial presentation. Contact the Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center at um.policycenter@maine.edu or 207-581-1648 for more information.

 

Staples Lecture and Seminar Series in Biochemistry

The Department of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences has created the Staples Lecture and Seminar Series to bring distinguished biochemists and molecular biologists to Maine for seminars and informal discussions with students and faculty. Staples Distinguished Lecturers are usually in residence for several days to one week to present two or three research seminars and a public lecture on the visitor’s science at a level appropriate for a more general audience. Some past Staples Lecturers have taken this opportunity to discuss a topic of particular social or educational importance in which they have been involved. Seminars are scheduled on Mondays during the Fall and Spring semesters in Hitchner Hall 203, 1:30-2:30pm (unless otherwise noted). Contact the School of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences at um.MBMS@maine.edu or 207-581-2810 for more information.

 

UMaine Arctic Seminar Series

This seminar series brings together researchers, educators, and others with interest in the high north and in how changes in the Arctic impact New England. Speakers will provide an overview of their area of expertise and highlight vital topics for convergent engagement. Each event will consist of two 30-minute presentations, followed by discussion. We aim for these seminars to educate the community about activities and opportunities in a wide range of fields and to identify topics of common purpose and synergy. Contact UMaine Arctic at 207-581-2208 for more information.

 

Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology Seminar

The School of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology hosts various seminars throughout the year related to topics in wildlife issues, conservation, management, and research. Information about seminars can be found on the WFCB event calendar. Contact the School of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology at Wildeco@maine.edu or 973-581-2862 for more information.