AP advances Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference
The Associated Press reported the University of Maine will host the Northeast Agricultural and Biological Engineering Conference (NABEC) from July 31–Aug. 3. About 75 participants are expected to attend the event that promotes engineering as it relates to agriculture, biology and related applications. This year’s conference theme is sustainable agriculture and renewable energy. Keynote addresses will be delivered by Ed Ashworth, dean of the College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture; and Habib Dagher, executive director of UMaine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center. The Maine Public Broadcasting Network, Fosters.com, The Washington Times and San Francisco Chronicle carried the AP report. Mainebiz also previewed the conference.