From interpreting a medical scan to sorting family photos, artificial intelligence (AI) makes snap judgments users often trust blindly. Chaofan Chen, assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maine, aims to change that by creating AI systems that explain their results and learn from the people who use them. To accomplish […]
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Maine Public featured Michael Socolow, professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, and Maizy Weirich, a UMaine student journalist, on a segment of “Maine Calling” titled “How We Get Our News.” Socolow and Weirish join a discussion on the societal impact of how receiving news has changed over the decades.
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy and University of Maine Foundation President Jeff Mills announced a more than $3.5 million estate gift from Linda Zillman, including a record-breaking investment in the UMaine Honors College and major support for the Zillman Art Museum. Linda and her late husband, Donald Zillman, shared a decades-long relationship with UMaine […]
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The research-informed four-year partnership led by the R1 flagship will support the state’s leading high school STEM teachers to coach hundreds of their peers and improve educational outcomes for thousands of Maine students A new National Science Foundation (NSF) grant is powering a statewide effort led by the University of Maine to address one of […]
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Maine Public featured Shawn Laatsch, director of the Versant Power Astronomy Center, on a segment of the radio show “Maine Calling” about astronomy, in which topics such as meteors, comets and gift ideas for stargazers were discussed.
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Liam Riordan, professor and chair of history at the University of Maine, spoke with HISTORY.com for a piece on life under British occupation during the American Revolution. “No matter your political allegiance, most people are just hunkering down and trying to survive the war without sacrificing their families,” said Riordan.
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Science News featured Daniel Sandweiss, professor of anthropology and climate studies at the University of Maine, commenting on new research into Peru’s Monte Sierpe, or “Serpent Mountain.” Sandweiss said the study “makes a strong case” that Inca rulers repurposed the massive earthwork, known for its thousands of carved holes, as a system for receiving and […]
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The graduating class of the University of Maine’s Department of Art will have their work on display in Lord Hall Gallery from Nov. 14 – Jan. 23. Ranging from digital artwork and paintings to ceramic and glass sculpture, this year’s exhibition, titled “UpRouted,” emphasizes the uniqueness of each students’ journey. The artists explore themes of […]
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A new fellowship for returning Peace Corps volunteers will cover 100% of tuition and mandatory fees for a master’s degree in global policy at the University of Maine. The UMaine School of Policy and International Affairs (SPIA) is offering the fellowship through the Paul D. Coverdell Fellows Program, which provides financial support to former Peace […]
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“Maine Calling,” a radio program by Maine Public, featured Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, professor and chair of the University of Maine Department of Communication and Journalism, on a segment about digital trails.
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