Research Centers and Units
Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC)
The ASCC is dedicated to the research and development of green energy and materials and conducts research related to engineering, infrastructure, and material development. For more information, contact 207-581-2123 or The ASCC also maintains accounts on Facebook (UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center), YouTube (UMaine Composites Center), and Twitter (UMaine Composites).
Aquaculture Research Institute (ARI)
The ARI pursues research interests towards the goal of advancing sustainable aquaculture practices in Maine and beyond. The ARI maintains accounts on Facebook (UMaineAquaculture) and Instagram (aquaculture_research_institute).
Center for Research on Sustainable Forests (CRSF)
The CRSF utilizes emerging technologies to address current and future natural resource issues, particularly those related to northern forest ecosystems and the Maine forestry industry. For more information about the CRSF, please contact 207-581-3794 or crsf@maine.edu.
Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR)
The Center for Undergraduate Research facilitates faculty mentored research, scholarship, and activities for undergraduate students. It offers support and guidance through all stages of research. For more information about CUGR, please contact 207-581-3583 or CUGR@maine.edu. CUGR also maintains accounts on Facebook (centerforundergraduateresearch), YouTube (Center for Undergraduate Research), Twitter (UMaine_CUGR), Instagram (umaine.cugr), and TikTok (umaine.cugr).
Climate Change Institute (CCI)
The CCI is an interdisciplinary climate research unit and a global leader in climate change research. There are many opportunities for participation in both undergraduate and graduate research projects. Please contact 207-581-2190 or contactcci@maine.edu for more information. The CCI also maintains an Instagram (climatechangeinstitute) account.
Cooperative Forestry Research Unit (CFRU)
The CFRU conducts research related to forestry practices and resources to inform both industry professionals and policymakers. The unit maintains an explorable research map, hosts workshops, and holds regular meetings. For more information about the CFRU, contact 207-581-2893 or cfru@maine.edu.
Forest Bioproducts Research Institute (FBRI)
The FBRI works to advance forest-based technologies, supporting regional forest businesses, and developing sustainable forest bioproducts. For more information, please contact 207-581-1489 or fbri@maine.edu. The FBRI also maintains a Facebook (UMaineForestBioproducts) account.
Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station
The Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station is a center run by the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture that conducts research related to resource profitability and sustainability of Maine’s natural resources. The website has an interactive map with past and present research projects. For more information, contact 207-581-3205 or um.nsfaresearch@maine.edu.
Maine Center for Genetics in the Environment
The Maine Center for Genetics in the Environment strives to lead in the field of transformative environmental genetic research, innovation, outreach, and training for the sustainability and wellbeing of natural and human ecosystems. For more information, please contact 207-581-1506 or research@maine.edu.
Maine Sea Grant
Maine Sea Grant is sponsored by NOAA and focuses on issues in Maine’s coastal areas and marine resources. Please contact 207-581-1435 or umseagrant@maine.edu for more information. Maine Sea Grant also maintains an Instagram (maineseagrant) account.
Margaret Chase Smith Policy Center (MCS Policy Center)
The MCS Policy Center participates in applied interdisciplinary policy research and community engagement to enhance the quality of public dialogue concerning local, state, regional, and national policy issues. For more information, please contact 207-581-1648 or um.policycenter@maine.edu. The MCS Policy Center also maintains social media accounts on Twitter (umainepolicy), Facebook (umainepolicycenter), and Instagram (mcs.policy.center).
Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions (Mitchell Center)
The Mitchell Center is dedicated to the pursuit of solutions-driven, interdisciplinary research with the goal of helping to solve complex issues related to the field of sustainability. Please contact 207-581-3195 or umgmc@maine.edu for more information. The Mitchell Center also maintains accounts on Facebook (MitchellCenterForSustainabilitySolutions), Vimeo (Mitchell Center), and YouTube (Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions).
USGS Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
The USGS Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit collaborates with various agencies and organizations to conduct vital wildlife research.
