The Journal advanced a talk from Mark Brewer, a University of Maine professor of political science, about ranked-choice voting hosted by The Robert C. Byrd Center for Congressional History and Education and League of Women Voters of Jefferson County at 7 p.m. March 10.
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When Greek television stations and newspapers seek input about international policy matters and life in the U.S. as a student abroad, they often contact Karina Iskandarova. As the graduate student from Thessaloniki, Greece shares her knowledge and experiences with others through news reports and on Youtube, she also broadens her own horizons through the instruction […]
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Dominique DiSpirito, a University of Maine junior dedicated to strengthening communities through environmental policy, is a finalist for a 2021 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. The Harry S. Truman Scholarship Foundation awards its prestigious, merit-based scholarships to juniors pursuing public service careers. Recipients can receive up to $30,000 for graduate or professional school, and earn access […]
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The Bangor Daily News, the Penobscot Bay Pilot and News Center Maine advanced a report describing the number of overdoses in January that was compiled by Marcella Sorg, a University of Maine forensic anthropologist who also serves Maine’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. The report was issued by both the Office of the Chief […]
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Jessica Miller, University of Maine professor of philosophy, joined a “Maine Calling” discussion of how societal values are reflected in vaccine development and distribution.
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Paul Mayewski, director of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, is participating in a “Maine Calling” discussion about how the “dramatic, irreversible changes” in the Arctic will influence geopolitics at 11 a.m. and again at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Other participants in the upcoming discussion include Frances Ulmer, former chair of the U.S. Arctic Research […]
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Shellfish Focus Day is typically held the first day of the annual Maine Fishermen’s Forum. The event is a rare opportunity for shellfish harvesters, shellfish wardens, municipal officials, nonprofit groups, researchers and others to meet and talk about issues facing the shellfish industry and how to conduct applied shellfish research and other projects to strengthen […]
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Cynthia Isenhour, associate professor of anthropology and climate change at the University of Maine, offered tips for having a sustainable Valentine’s Day to the Bangor Daily News. “Anytime we’re talking about physical gifts, from chocolates and flowers to jewelry, they all come with an environmental footprint,” she said.
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Mark Brewer, professor of political science at the University of Maine, spoke with WAGM in Presque Isle about the process for the second impeachment trial of former President Donald J. Trump.
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Morning Ag Clips, the Bangor Daily News, the Sun Journal and the Portland Press Herald promoted a talk by University of Maine faculty Jean MacRae and Cynthia Isenhour at 3 p.m. Feb. 22. MacRae, an associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, and Isenhour, an associate professor of anthropology, will discuss a recent study focused on building a safe, circular […]
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