Former Mechanical Engineering Professor John Lyman Passes Away
John Robert Lyman, a mechanical engineering professor who taught at the University of Maine from 1948–1991, passed away Oct. 31, 2014. His obituary is online.
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UMaine Collaborative Research Project Looks at Interactions Between Bacteria and Marine Algae
Understanding the biodiversity of bacteria associated with marine algae that contribute to marine ecosystem health is the focus of a study led by three University of Maine researchers. Susan Brawley, a professor of plant biology in the School of Marine Sciences and a cooperating professor in the School of Biology and Ecology, is leading the […]
Read moreWABI Reports on UMaine Aquaculture Research
WABI (Channel 5) reported on aquaculture research at the University of Maine for the report, “Aquaculture in Maine: A look inside.” WABI visited UMaine’s Center for Cooperative Aquaculture Research (CCAR), a state-of-the-art business incubation facility and center for aquaculture research, development and demonstration on a 25-acre campus on the shore of Taunton Bay in Franklin, […]
Read moreWVII Covers 27th Annual International Culturefest
WVII (Channel 7) reported on the 27th annual International Culturefest held at the University of Maine. The UMaine Office of International Programs and International Students Association hosted the daylong celebration of cultures that featured exhibits, a food court, children’s activities, a style show and performances. Sarah Joughin, assistant director of International Students and Scholars Services […]
Read moreStephen King’s ‘Ghost Brothers’ Musical Opens at CCA, Media Report
The Associated Press and WVII (Channel 7) reported on the 2014 debut of “Ghost Brothers of Darkland County,” a Southern gothic supernatural musical created by Stephen King, a best-selling author and University of Maine alumnus; Rock and Roll Hall of Famer John Mellencamp; and Grammy Award-winning T Bone Burnett. The haunting tale of fraternal love, […]
Read moreKennebec Journal, Seacoast Online Interview Brewer After Election
Mark Brewer, a political science professor at the University of Maine, was interviewed by the Kennebec Journal and Seacoast Online for articles about election results. Brewer was quoted in the Seacoast Online article, “Election results bring Maine closer to ‘the middle.’” He said the Republican gains in Maine are a reflection of many factors such […]
Read moreNominations Being Accepted for 2014 Steve Gould Award
Nominations are currently being accepted for the 2014 Steve Gould Award. The award was created in 1981 by the family and friends of Steve Gould in memory of “a man of honest and passionate concern for others.” The award is given to those who have demonstrated superior qualities of unselfishness and compassion in the course […]
Read moreAging Research, VEMI Lab Featured in BDN Article
The Bangor Daily News reported on a University of Maine tour of the Virtual Environment and Multimodal Interaction (VEMI) Laboratory and Advanced Manufacturing Center that was given to Maine Health Access Foundation members to showcase the university’s research into helping Maine’s elderly population age comfortably and conveniently. “At the VEMI Lab, we specialize in looking […]
Read moreAquaculture Grant Cited in Press Herald Report on Bond to Improve Marine Industry
A $20 million National Science Foundation EPSCoR grant that was awarded to the University of Maine in August to help establish a Sustainable Ecological Aquaculture Network (SEANET) program in Maine, was mentioned in a Portland Press Herald article about a group of marine-based businesses and institutions that are working to apply for $7 million in […]
Read moreUMaine Mentioned in Government Executive Article on Schoodic Institute
The University of Maine was cited in a Government Executive article on the Schoodic Institute at Acadia National Park titled “Repurposed Navy installation in Maine looks for a more firm financial footing.” According to the article, the institute is centered around research and education on topics including the ecology of birds, aquatics and forests, with […]
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