The Bangor Daily News picked up a University of Maine news release announcing the award of a prestigious National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship to Zander Roman, a UMaine senior studying Earth and climate sciences. Roman will use the award to pursue a doctorate in paleoclimatology at UMaine and study what triggered the change in […]
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The fifth issue of Spire: The Maine Journal of Conservation and Sustainability will launch on Earth Day, April 22. Spire is a student-run, interdisciplinary online journal housed at the University of Maine. This issue, the largest in its history, contains breathtaking photography from UMaine faculty, staff and students, as well as poetry, research and personal […]
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The Portland Press Herald spoke with Jon Ippolito, a University of Maine professor of new media, and Arturo Camacho, a UMaine doctoral student, about the growing market for high-end digital art which is driven by the sale of non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
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The Clement and Linda McGillicuddy Humanities Center at the University of Maine has announced the Spring 2021 faculty awards. The Center’s mission includes demonstrating the immediacy and applicability of humanities studies, and it supports programs and projects fostering intellectual curiosity, critical reflection and creative innovation. Susan Camp, adjunct associate professor of art, received funding for ”Duet,” a collaborative […]
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Last week’s episode of “The Maine Question” explored the value of undergraduate research at UMaine, but graduate students also support the university and the economy through their work. With the 2021 UMaine Student Symposium set for April 16, Episode 7 of Season 4 of the podcast shines a spotlight on the role and value of […]
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WVII (Channel 7) talked with Ali Abedi, University of Maine associate vice president for research, in a report about Maine Impact Week activities at UMaine. More information about those activities, which highlight the research, outreach and scholarly impact of UMaine faculty, staff and students, is online. The Bangor Daily News, the Sun Journal, Centralmaine.com and the Penobscot […]
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The Bangor Daily News and the Sun Journal shared a University of Maine news release highlighting Maine Impact week events celebrating the research, public service and creative contributions of the UMaine community. More information about the events is online.
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The Bangor Daily News advanced “How Women Rise: Changing the Habits That Can Hold You Back From Reaching Your Full Potential,” an April 12 virtual presentation by Sally Helgesen aimed at women in early career stages. More information about the event, which is hosted by the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center and the […]
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The University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center and the Maine Business School will host a virtual webinar featuring Sally Helgesen from 1–3 p.m. on April 12 for women in the early stages of their career. “How Women Rise: Changing the Habits That Can Hold You Back From Reaching Your Full Potential,” is free; advance […]
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University of Maine graduate students Luke Douglas and Carl Pohlman have been awarded the 2021 Garden Club of America Frances M. Peacock Scholarship for Native Bird Habitat. The scholarship awards will help support field research activities this summer. The students are the only recipients of the competitive, nationwide scholarship this year. Only one other University […]
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