While “The Maine Question” podcast is on a brief spring break, host Ron Lisnet encourages listeners to check the lineup in case they missed any episodes, as well as to share their favorite conversations with friends. Topics of the podcast, now in its second season, have included news in the 21st century; dog biscuits made […]
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Twenty-eight faculty members from the University of Maine and one from the University of Maine at Machias have received tenure and/or promotion. The faculty members were nominated by President Joan Ferrini-Mundy based on a peer and administrative review of their successful teaching, research and public service, and approved by the University of Maine System Board […]
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Have an idea for a campus community cultural experience to supplement an academic program? The Cultural Affairs/Distinguished Lecture Series Committee is accepting grant applications from the University of Maine community until April 6 (extended deadline). Grants support as much as 50% of expenses associated with events that enhance the artistic, cultural and intellectual life at […]
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Northern Light Health produced a video titled “When Memory Fades” about its Alzheimer’s Research Program that involves collaboration with the University of Maine and The Jackson Laboratory. “What if disruption of sleep was the earliest sign of neurodegeneration,” asks Marie Hayes, UMaine psychology professor and co-founder of Activas Diagnostics with Ali Abedi, professor of electrical […]
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News Center Maine and WVII (Channel 7) attended the College of Engineering’s annual E-Week Engineering Expo on Saturday, March 7 at the New Balance Field House. About 1,000 youth took part in hands-on activities and workshops to learn about engineering and what engineers do. Exhibits and activities included robotics, 3-D printing, slime-making, building boats, welding, […]
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Four people affiliated with the University of Maine are among those delivering 5 Minute Genius presentations 7:30-9:30 p.m. March 20 at the Bangor Arts Exchange, 193 Exchange St. After each five-minute presentation about cutting-edge science at the Maine Science Festival Showcase Event, audience members are invited to ask questions for an additional 5 minutes. Kate […]
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The College of Engineering at the University of Maine will recognize National Engineers Week with the annual E-Week Banquet and Engineering Expo, where engineers, educators and students gather for hands-on activities and workshops to learn about engineering and what engineers do. The banquet will be held on Friday, March 6 at Wells Central. The Engineering […]
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WGME reported on Maine’s first CubeSat — a small research spacecraft selected by NASA to fly as an auxiliary payload aboard a rocket. The University of Maine and University of Southern Maine are providing CubeSat design, development, integration and testing. And Saco Middle School, Fryeburg Academy and Falmouth High School are developing payloads for experiments. […]
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Faculty and graduate students in a variety of disciplines will discuss publishing considerations 4–6 p.m. March 5 in Fogler Library Classroom 1. “Publish or Perish? A Graduate Student’s Guide to Publishing” will include what to watch out for, whom to consult, how to respond to reviews, and tips for reaching audiences and gaining visibility for […]
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Students are invited to apply for a Maine Government Summer Internship for summer 2020. Positions are available in town and city governments as well as in state government agencies. Full-time, paid internships run from May 26 through Aug. 14. Internship areas include engineering, social media, conservation, transportation, land use planning, data analysis and education. All […]
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