Engineering Student Discusses Importance of Farming
University of Maine engineering student Ashley Bailey is interviewed about Maine’s farming tradition in a story about the Union Fair.
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Peterson in reports on Santa Anita track surface
UMaine mechanical engineering professor Mick Peterson is quoted in a Los Angeles Times report and several other stories about a Thursday California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) ruling. The group decided against the Oak Tree Racing Association’s proposal to use the Santa Anita race track in Arcadia, Cal. for fall facing. CHRB engaged Peterson to assess […]
Read moreUMaine Hosting Workshop on Wireless Wechnology for Aerospace Industry
Contact: Ali Abedi, 581-2231 orabedi@ieee.org ORONO, Maine – The University of Maine will host this month representatives from the government, academic community and aerospace industry companies to discuss future uses of wireless technology in the aerospace industry, and how the technology can be applied to commercial aviation, during the CANEUS Fly-By-Wireless Workshop. The conference will […]
Read moreRace track expert Peterson in ESPN story on new California surface
Racing surface expert Mick Peterson began a study on the safety of Santa Anita’s Pro-Ride synthetic surface on Tuesday, and said Wednesday that he will present a preliminary report on his findings at the California Horse Racing Board’s monthly meeting in Del Mar on Aug. 19. Click here for the full story.
Read moreMechanical Engineering Researchers, Students Look to Perfect Robotic Surgery Technology
Contact: Mohsen Shahinpoor, (207) 581-2143; George Manlove, (207) 581-3756 ORONO — University of Maine mechanical engineers and their students are taking robotics to a whole new level with several new and ongoing research projects, including robotic surgery. By designing, configuring and testing smart computerized machinery composed of cables, circuits, electronic motors and servos, they hope […]
Read moreHabitat Mooring System Deployment and News Conference Wednesday July 28, 10:30 a.m.
Contact: Cathy Billings, University of Maine Lobster Institute (207) 581-2751 or (207) 949-2028 (cell) Please note: photos are available upon request SEAL HARBOR — The town of Mt. Desert will be the first to use a unique mooring system that creates a habitat for lobsters and other marine life. The harbormaster, Shawn Murphy, will accept […]
Read moreSenate Subcommittee Approves $10M in Funding for UMaine Offshore Wind Energy Work
Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571 ORONO — U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced late Tuesday a Senate Appropriations Committee subcommittee’s initial approval of a $10 million appropriation to support University of Maine deepwater offshore wind energy research and development. Collins, a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, requested the funding. It was approved by the […]
Read moreResearchers Assessing Water Policy Effectiveness, Climate Change
Contact: Shaleen Jain, (207) 581-2420 ORONO — Water, sometimes plentiful, other times scarce, is a vital resource to humans and the environment, but finding a balance that keeps the needs of both fulfilled is complicated, especially when combined with climate change concerns. A University of Maine research team studying how shifting climate conditions are affecting […]
Read moreAt Sen. Collins’ Urging, Administration Commits $20 Million for Deepwater Offshore Wind
Contact: Joe Carr at (207) 581-3571, joe.carr@umit.maine.edu ORONO — The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that it will invest an additional $20 million to develop and test deepwater offshore wind technologies. University of Maine Prof. Habib Dagher credits Sen. Susan Collins’ efforts promote the University of Maine’s pioneering work in this technology development, including […]
Read moreUMaine Researcher Working to Improve Early Cancer Detection
Contact: Michael Mason, 581-2344 ORONO — A recent discovery by a University of Maine engineering professor and his collaborators is expected to make it easier for doctors to find cancerous tumors and start treatment in the early stages of the disease when it can be most effective. Working with a $78,000 grant from the Maine […]
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