The University of Maine has announced that it has received a grant of software from Siemens Digital Industries Software. Siemens will provide a set of digital tools, from the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio of industrial software, which will enable Maine students to access the same technology that many of the largest companies in the world are […]
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A report from Mainebiz on innovation and engineering at the University of Maine featured President Joan Ferrini-Mundy; Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni; Renee Kelly, associate vice president for strategic partnerships, innovation, resources and engagement; a project by the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) to create a 3D-printed, bio-based home; and […]
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For youth curious about what Earth would be like without a moon or enjoy exploring unique worlds in Minecraft, the University of Maine Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium is offering a camp for kids that promotes science and learning by exploring “What-if” Hypothetical Implementations in Minecraft. The camp is during spring break, April […]
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On Saturday, Feb 3, UMaine’s Cybersecurity Team competed in the qualifier round of the Northeast Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition (NECCDC), facing off against 19 other colleges and universities. UMaine’s competitors, a mix of veteran experience and talented newcomers, participated in the event remotely, gathered in Barrows Hall. As part of the top ten performing teams, […]
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The University of Maine Institute of Medicine announced that it is hosting the second annual Maine Research Symposium on Biomedical Science and Engineering from Oct. 25–27. Events will take place at a variety of locations on the university’s flagship campus in Orono. Partner organizations participating in the symposium include The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), MDI Biological Laboratory, MaineHealth, Northern Light Health, the […]
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With Earth’s oceans facing rapid climate and ecological change, University of Maine faculty will use a $3 million award from the National Science Foundation to create a new training program for graduate students that will support the next generation of marine science and conservation professionals. Over the next five years, Joshua Stoll, an associate professor […]
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WABI-TV (Channel 5 in Bangor) reported that the University of Maine has launched the Maine College of Engineering and Computing. “Engineering historically has always been leading change. And that [is] because every time that you take a problem, and you find a solution for that problem, you have changed the world and so that is […]
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Inside Higher Ed interviewed Brianna Dym, lecturer in the University of Maine School of Computing and Information Science, about student Discord servers. “The servers operate like little fiefdoms. You have the person who founded the server, and they have supreme administrator controls unless they relinquish them. Then you can appoint other administrators who have other […]
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Artificial intelligence, or “AI,” is a hot topic in 2023. AI and machine learning make headlines every day, with stories ranging from the technology’s helpful capabilities, like self-driving cars, to its scariest potential — think “deep fake” videos fooling the public, or human workers being made obsolete by tools like ChatGPT. At the University of […]
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Alumnus and president of Dielectric, Keith Pelletier, is among the recipients of the Maine College of Engineering and Computing’s Edward Bryand annual awards honoring alumni, faculty, staff and students. Pelletier was named the Edward T. Bryand Distinguished Engineer. Civil engineering professor and chair of the department, Shaleen Jain, received the Ashley Campbell Award. Amrit Verma […]
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