UMaine, Dean Humphrey mentioned in op-eds on importance of engineering

The University of Maine’s College of Engineering was mentioned in two opinion pieces that focused on the critical roles engineers and engineering jobs play in the future of the state’s economy. The Bangor Daily News op-ed, “Maine’s economy needs engineers, and Maine’s young people need great engineering jobs,” states UMaine engineering graduates enjoy a 99 percent placement rate. The Portland Press Herald piece, “Engineers play critical roles in the future of our state’s economy,” cited Dana Humphrey, dean of UMaine’s College of Engineering. Humphrey asked the op-ed author to consider why the study of engineering is important to the future of the Maine economy.