Engineering

Times Record interviews Apul on PFAS contamination prevention

The Times Record reported on the concerns raised about cleanup efforts after a spill of a group of chemicals known as PFAS at Brunswick Landing. Onur Apul, associate professor of environmental engineering, stressed the importance of prevention and is researching nanotechnology solutions on PFAS removal.

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News Center reports on ‘Lobstah Bowl’ robotics competition at UMaine

The University of Maine recently hosted the first Lobstah Bowl, a VEX V5 Robotics Competition, as reported by News Center Maine. Organizer Michael Murphy highlighted that the event helps K-12 students build skills and connect with teams from as far away as Ontario, Canada. With 43 teams participating, the competition fostered collaboration and growth within […]

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News Center highlights UMaine research to reduce potholes

News Center Maine featured researchers from the University of Maine’s Transportation Infrastructure Durability Center who are pioneering a method to stabilize soil beneath roads and reduce carbon emissions. Led by Aaron Gallant, associate professor of geotechnical engineering, this project involves injecting treated soil with carbon dioxide with the hope of transforming the soil into a […]

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Maine media report on VEX Robotics Lobstah Bowl at UMaine

News Center Maine and WVFX (Channel 7) featured two robotics teams from Bangor High School — Gadget Gang and Loose Screws — who are gearing up for the VEX Robotics Lobstah Bowl V5RC Signature Event. The three-day event will see 47 teams compete, and Bangor’s teams have been preparing since May. The winners will enjoy […]

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UMaine’s MIRTA accelerator program welcomes four teams into 2024 cohort

Four faculty- and staff-led innovation teams have been selected to participate in the seventh cohort of the University of Maine’s MIRTA accelerator program.  The 2024 projects will involve developing research innovations in environmentally-friendly advanced manufacturing, web privacy protections, water filtration for a group of chemicals known as PFAS, and accelerated soil carbonation to reduce carbon […]

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