Maine Morning Star interviewed Susanne Lee, University of Maine’s Senator George J. Mitchell Center for Sustainability Solutions, about a food waste study from the Maine Department of Environmental Protection and aided by her and other UMaine researchers, Resource Recycling Systems in Michigan and the Center for EcoTechnology in Massachusetts. “We have been saying for so […]
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Warming oceans due to climate change have a significant impact on fish in the Gulf of Maine. Fisheries in the region need to adapt to the shifting dynamics — and thanks to research led by the University of Maine, they will soon have science to show them how. A research team led by UMaine scientist […]
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Staff from Highmoor Farm, the University of Maine’s center for fruit and vegetable research in Monmouth, will bring bushels of apples and pumpkins to the UMaine campus in October for its fall harvest sale. Produce will be placed at the Cyrus Pavilion Theatre between Winslow Hall and Fogler Library from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. […]
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Inside Higher Ed reported on a new study led by University of Maine researchers that offered guidance on enhancing student well-being and highlighted the long term benefits of student-centered practices. Lead researcher Holly White, a Ph.D. student in ecology and environmental sciences emphasized the importance of fostering a sense of belonging and agency, urging more […]
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A story from the Washington Post on fridgescaping, which combines aesthetics and functionality to turn refrigerators into appealing spaces that also promote healthier eating habits, featured Mary Ellen Camire, a professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine. While there are benefits to the process, there are also potential food safety […]
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Bob Steneck, professor emeritus of oceanography, marine biology and marine policy at the University of Maine, discussed the role parrotfish play in maintaining healthy coral reef ecosystems with Vox. For example, Steneck said parrotfish help limit algae growth at the reef in Bonaire in the Dutch Caribbean, which helps the coral survive.
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News Center Maine covered the Physics of Estuaries and Coastal Seas conference held in September in France, which 10 researchers from the University of Maine attended to gain insights and connections to enhance their research efforts. Co-hosted by Lauren Ross, an associate professor of hydraulics and water resources engineering at UMaine, the event aimed to […]
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A study co-led by Dartmouth College and University of Maine researchers provides new insight into how global pollution has altered the Arctic atmosphere. UMaine Climate Change Institute scientists Karl Kreutz, who also directs the School of Earth and Climate Sciences, and Dominic Winski co-authored a study published in the journal Nature Geoscience which detailed how […]
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As a runner, Fisher Macklin has always been interested in food and how it fuels his body as an athlete. During his time at the University of Maine, that interest has grown into a major area of study and a unique on-campus job at the Dr. Matthew Highlands Food Pilot Plant. When Fisher arrived at […]
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Maine Public featured Emma Perry, manager of the Microscopy Lab at the University of Maine, on a segment of its show “Maine Calling” on tardigrades. UMaine has contributed to the discovery of new species, highlighting the unique environmental roles these resilient creatures play. This involvement is part of a broader passion for studying tardigrades, which […]
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