Economic Development

Humphrey Cited in MPBN Article on Bond Campaigns

University of Maine College of Engineering Dean Dana Humphrey was quoted in the Maine Public Broadcasting Network article “Maine higher education leaders gear up for bond campaigns.” Humphrey said there are still plenty of STEM jobs to fill in Maine, even with the high placement rate of graduates. He said in the past nine months, […]

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Experiencing Engineering

Matthew Edwards was involved in diverse electrical and computer engineering internships throughout his undergraduate and graduate student years

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UMaine’s Big Gig Program Focus of Maine Edge Article

Big Gig, a program designed to bring together innovators and entrepreneurs in the Orono-Bangor area and offer networking opportunities, was featured in an article in The Maine Edge. The program was started by a partnership between the University of Maine, the towns of Old Town and Orono, and Husson University. The Big Gig includes a […]

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BDN Editorial Focuses on Future of Offshore Wind Industry, UMaine

The Bangor Daily News editorial titled “Maine blows it with Statoil. Hopefully entire offshore wind industry isn’t next,” says that it’s now up to the University of Maine and its partners to help the state become a hub for the evolving offshore wind energy industry following Statoil’s decision to pull the plug on its $120 […]

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Media Report on UMaine’s Commitment to Wind Project After Statoil Drops Out

The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, Maine Public Broadcasting Network, Renewable Energy News, WVII (Channel 7), Mainebiz and Portland Press Herald were among the news organizations to report on Norwegian company Statoil’s decision to pull the plug on its $120 million offshore wind pilot project in Maine. The University of Maine’s proposal is now the […]

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BDN Reports on UMaine’s Involvement in Bangor Investors Group

The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine is collaborating with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, The Target Technology Incubator and Mobilize Eastern Maine to start a localized “angel investing” effort to grow local industry. Angel investing refers to executives, business leaders and residents who help fledgling companies grow into larger-scale employers in […]

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Gabe Study Cited in BDN Article on Maine Forest Products Industry

The Bangor Daily News reported Maine’s forest products industry contributes $8 billion to the state’s economy, including 38,789 jobs, according to a study released by the Maine Forest Products Council and co-authored by Todd Gabe, a University of Maine economics professor. Gabe told the BDN that comparisons between this study and previous studies conducted by […]

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