The Associated Press, Penobscot Times and Phys.org reported on research being conducted by Jenny Shrum, a Ph.D. candidate in the ecology and environmental sciences graduate program in the University of Maine School of Biology and Ecology. Shrum is researching the biophysical relationships between weather and sap flow. Her goal is to better understand what drives […]
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Portable device detects disease-causing pathogens in real-time.
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UMaine grad student researching effects of weather, climate change on sap flow.
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Pamela Simpkins, a licensed social worker who is currently enrolled at the University of Maine in the master of social work program, wrote an analysis for the Sun Journal titled “We can make a difference in a child’s life.”
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The Maine Edge spoke with Kelly Koss, a University of Maine student pursuing a master’s degree in food science and human nutrition, about her study that will test whether children are more apt to eat vegetables that are novel, bright colors. Koss said she has always been interested in childhood nutrition and the results of […]
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The University of Maine Graduate School is accepting submissions for the Graduate Student Photography Contest and Grad Talks: Graduate Student Videography Contest. Both contests are open to all UMaine graduate students, and the top winners will receive cash prizes. Submissions for the photo contest can be entered into one of three categories: grad student life, […]
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Bob Bayer, executive director of the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine, and Joe Galetti, a UMaine graduate student, were featured in an episode of the PBS show “America’s Heartland.” Bayer spoke about research being conducted into how lobster shells can be used in food products and Galetti spoke about his research into how […]
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The Bangor Daily News published a feature article on Roosevelt Boone, a former University of Maine football player and current graduate student pursuing master’s degrees in kinesiology and physical education as well as human development. Boone is the co-founder of Strong Mind-Strong Body Inc., a nonprofit organization that sponsors free programs that promote physical education, […]
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University of Maine graduate students in the College of Education and Human Development teamed up with Tri-County Technical Center (TCTC) to develop and implement support for the pre-technical program. TCTC offers 10 career and technical programs to high school students from six schools in Piscataquis and Penobscot counties. The pre-technical program serves students facing challenges […]
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The Maine Edge reported on a study being conducted by Kelly Koss, a University of Maine student pursuing a master’s degree in food science and human nutrition. Koss is seeking 100 children to take part in her research that will test whether they are more apt to eat a vegetable that is a novel, bright […]
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