Maine Impact Week, an annual celebration of the University of Maine’s community and contributions to the scientific, creative and economic advancement of the state, officially kicks off on April 7. More than 25 events will highlight the impact of research and creativity produced by Maine’s only R1 research university, a distinction held by 187 top-tier […]
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Artificial intelligence is poised to transform how people live and work. Nearly one-quarter of Maine’s workers face significant AI-related job changes, according to a 2024 report published by the U.S. Office of Economic Policy. To stay competitive, researchers from the University of Maine offer leaders in business, policy and education various resources to learn to […]
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The Harpswell Anchor interviewed Justin Dimmel, associate dean for academics and student engagement and associate professor of mathematics education and instructional technology, on the benefits AI can bring to the classroom if used correctly. Dimmel co-authored a 2023 study with colleague Izge Bayyurt that explores how AI language models such as ChatGPT can assist with […]
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WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) highlighted the attention experts at the University of Maine are putting toward conversations around best practices for artificial intelligence in schools. Sarah Howorth, UMaine associate professor of special education, is exploring how teachers can positively use AI in their classrooms and reminds people that teachers have always used technology […]
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Whenever she talks about teachers using artificial intelligence, University of Maine associate professor of special education Sarah Howorth likes to remind whoever she’s talking to that educators have always used technology to support student learning. “Probably the most relatable example for most people is the use of calculators in math class,” Howorth says. “We’ve also […]
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Maine Public interviewed Richard Corey, director of the VEMI Lab at the University of Maine, for a segment of its radio show “Maine Calling” on automotive news. He discussed autonomous vehicles and his team’s research into technology that can make them more accessible for seniors and people with visual impairments.
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Millions of pounds of low-value wood, such as small diameter trees and branches, have been left behind in Maine’s forests due to the decline in pulp and paper production, stymied by drought, fire suppression and dropping demand. While there are very few existing market opportunities for this low-quality woody biomass, University of Maine researchers believe […]
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The Portland Press Herald and News Center Maine reported on the inaugural artificial intelligence conference hosted by the University of Maine and held at the University of Southern Maine in Portland on Friday, June 14. Leaders in business, government and academia participated in panel discussions aimed at helping the state’s businesses know how they can […]
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Bangor Daily News featured the role of the University of Maine VEMI Lab in researching to further integrate human needs into autonomous vehicle technology. Richard Corey, director of the lab, said a lot of their research is based on the idea that the technology and safety improvements associated with autonomous vehicles are great, but are […]
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The University of Maine Artificial Intelligence Initiative and its partners are exploring the opportunities and challenges created by the explosive growth of generative AI. Join them on the vanguard of the state’s technological advancement during the inaugural Maine AI Conference scheduled for June 14 at the University of Southern Maine. Key industry players from Lockheed […]
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