Our blue planet is becoming greener, which may indicate that climate change is reshaping surface ocean ecosystems, says a global study co-authored by a University of Maine oceanographer that was published in Nature this week. The research team, led by scientists from the United Kingdom-based National Oceanography Centre and including UMaine oceanography professor Emannuel Boss, […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported that University of Maine alumni and former members of the Black Bear Women’s Swimming and Diving Team Katrine Alcaide and Margaret Honan were inducted into the Maine Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame.
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The University of Maine’s Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program is all about real-world problem solving. When athlete and activist Enock Glidden came to the MET capstone with a unique challenge — to adapt his wheelchair for shooting competitions — students met the task with skill, creativity and an open-mindedness that resulted in a useful finished […]
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In a story about employers expanding internship opportunities to recruit prospective employees, University of Maine alumna Bethany Ashley, now a senior auditor at BerryDunn, spoke to MaineBiz about her own summer internship experiences at the firm in between semesters.
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University of Maine alumni Taylor Britt and Sarah Zachariason were selected for the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program, a prestigious teaching exchange program managed by the government of Japan. Since 1987, JET has welcomed to Japan more than 35,000 Americans and more than 70,000 participants from around the world. JET participants sign a one-year […]
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TV News Check reported that Dielectric President and General Manager Keith Pelletier was recognized by his alma mater University of Maine with the Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineer Award. Pelletier, who earned a B.S. in electrical engineering technology, was nominated by professor Ali Abdei in recognition of his achievements in engineering, research and public service.
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In an article about the Great Maine Lumberjack Show, News Center Maine noted that performer Abigail Stevens got her start in the sport in college through the University of Maine Woodsmen Team, which she now coaches.
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Melissa Smith, an alumna of the University of Maine who studied business administration, was listed as one of the Boston Globe’s Tech Power Players 50 for 2023. Smith is chair and CEO of WEX, which offers tools that help firms such as Expedia and Mastercard streamline and manage financial operations.
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WGME (Channel 13 in Portland) reported on University of Maine alumnus and Dielectric President Keith Pelletier receiving the Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineering Award from the Maine College of Engineering and Computing.
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Photographs and a video recording of the Beryl Williams Hall dedication ceremony, which took place on April 28, are available to view online. The video recording of the full ceremony is available on the University of Maine YouTube page. The photos are available for download on Google Drive. In 2021, the University of Maine System […]
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