Research Information for NSFA Schools and Departments
School of Biology and Ecology (SBE)
The following courses can be used as credit towards a field and laboratory-based Capstone experience:
- BIO 387/388: Undergraduate Research in Biology
- BIO 450: Histology
- BIO 454: Invertebrate Functional Morphology
- BIO 475: Field Marine Biology
The following courses can be used as credit towards a literature research-based Capstone experience:
- BIO 391/392: Independent Study in Biology
- BIO 402: Capstone Experience
SBE faculty post opportunities for student research on the Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) website, Student Employment, and job postings, so check regularly for new opportunities.
School of Communication Sciences and Disorders
Laboratories with graduate assistant opportunities:
The Speech Therapy Telepractice Laboratory can be contacted at 207-581-2006 or judy.p.walker@maine.edu.
To reach the Early Language and Literacy Research Laboratory, contact Dr. Jane Puhlman.
To reach the Fluency Research Laboratory, contact Dr. Nancy Hall or 207-581-2404.
School of Earth and Climate Sciences
There are many facilities and laboratories conducting earth and climate research at UMaine. Reach out to professors and faculty to get more information about opportunities for research involvement.
Ecology and Environmental Sciences (EES)
Reach out to professors, look out for job postings, and check emails to find opportunities.
School of Economics (SOE)
The School of Economics participates in research with various UMaine institutes and organizations such as the Climate Change Institute and Maine Sea Grant. The SOE also collaborates with many federal and state government agencies, as well as community and industry groups to pursue research projects.
School of Food and Agriculture (SFA)
The SFA conducts research related to sustainable food production, human nutrition, and agriculture. To get involved, reach out to faculty and professors involved in research.
School of Forest Resources (SFR)
Reach out to professors, look out for job postings, and check emails to find opportunities.
School of Marine Sciences (SMS)
The SMS conducts research on various topics. There is a list of research interests and involved faculty sorted by topic on the SMS section of the UMaine website.
School of Molecular and Biomedical Sciences (MBMS)
A list of faculty members involved in biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular and cellular biology, as well as research participation and funding opportunities can be found on the MBMS section of the UMaine website.
School of Nursing
Reach out to professors, look out for job postings, and check emails to find opportunities.
School of Social Work
Information about current and previous research projects undertaken by the School of Social Work can be found on their section of the UMaine website.
Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology (WFCB)
The School of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation Biology works with the federal government to pursue research interests at the USGS Maine Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit. To get involved in research, reach out to your professors or the Research Unit itself. Articles and information about WFCB research can be found on the department website.
