Engineering

BDN promotes first annual Statewide Research Symposium on Biomedical Science and Engineering

The Bangor Daily News promoted the first annual Statewide Research Symposium on Biomedical Science and Engineering planned for Oct. 13–14. The event is sponsored by the University of Maine, University of New England, Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, Jackson Laboratory, Roux Institute, Northern Light Health and MaineHealth. Registration materials, abstract deadlines and other details will […]

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Mainebiz highlights UMaine work in story about ‘timber revolution’

In a story about how Maine could lead a revolution in timber products to reduce the carbon footprint in construction, Mainebiz referenced multiple research and development efforts from the University of Maine. The article highlighted biobased material research from the UMaine Advanced Structures and Composites Center and the UMaine-led Forest Opportunity Roadmap/Maine (FOR/Maine) Coalition, which […]

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UMaine Phi Kappa Phi chapter receives national honor

The University of Maine chapter of Phi Kappa Phi honor society has achieved Circle of Excellence Gold status, a national recognition for work in promoting excellence and engaging its community of scholars.  This year, Phi Kappa Phi recognized 74 of its 325 chapters for outstanding performance — “a true testament of the dedication of … […]

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Media advances yogurt, blood pressure study

 ScienceDaily, India.com, The Indian Express, the Times of India, the Times of Oman, The Siasat Daily, The Times, the News Tribune, the New Daily the Miami Herald, the Central Valley Business Journal the Daily Express, the Grand Forks Herald, Best Life and Clean Eating magazine advanced a study from University of Maine and University of […]

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Pen Bay Pilot highlights new seed grants for research

The Penobscot Bay Pilot shared a news release announcing that the University of Maine and its Portland Gateway, and Northeastern University and its Roux Institute, have awarded a new round of seed funding to four collaborative research teams to address topics important to people in Maine and beyond.

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Sarah Glatter

Sarah Glatter: Focused on a future in STEM 

Sarah Glatter always knew she would attend the University of Maine like her older brother and sister. While she hails most recently from Houlton, Glatter says she grew up “all over Maine.” She remembers visiting her brother on campus when he was studying chemical engineering. Her sister completed her degree in food science and human […]

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Dagher speaks to Eos about floating offshore wind research

Habib Dagher, director of the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center, spoke with Eos about floating offshore wind energy research involved in VolturnUS and New England Aqua Ventus. “We formed the very first university-based research team on floating wind technologies,” he said.

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