Economic Development

Help pioneer a democratized AI revolution for Maine this June

 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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Innovative medical research underway through UMaine, USM partnership 

New technology to study cancer, unique materials for medical devices and diseases transmitted by mosquitoes are among the areas of research being conducted through a new partnership between the University of Maine and University of Southern Maine.  Led by UMaine’s Institute of Medicine, the pilot program provides fellowships to USM faculty to conduct research through […]

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Dumas featured in Press Herald for scallop trip to France

The Portland Press Herald interviewed Robert Dumas, University of Maine food science innovation coordinator and food pilot plant manager, about his recent trip to France, where he and a group of others from Maine learned more about how French chefs prepare scallops and how the industry could be improved in Maine. Dumas said the scallop […]

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Local and national news feature new record-breaking 3D printer at UMaine

WFVX (Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor), WABI (CBS 5 in Bangor) and Maine Public covered the unveiling event at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center for the world’s largest 3D printer. The U.S. Sun, Tech Times, Interesting Engineering, Popular Science, BBC and the Associated Press also covered the unveiling. AP posted both a […]

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Walker interviewed about sustainable packaging on Fox 22

WFVX (Fox 22 in Bangor) interviewed University of Maine Process Development Center Director Colleen Walker for a recurring segment that features University of Maine leaders and experts every other week on Friday evenings. Walker discussed innovation, sustainability and how the development center is facilitating both. An ongoing focus of the center, she said, is creating […]

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Provide input on Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap April 23

Hikers, hunters, educators, business owners and any other types of outdoor enthusiasts are invited to contribute their perspectives to the Maine Outdoor Recreation Economy Roadmap. The University of Maine, Maine Outdoor Brands and the Maine Office of Outdoor Recreation are hosting a workshop at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23 in Rangeley Hall at Eastern […]

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WSJ interviews Dagher for podcast on the future of 3D printing

The Wall Street Journal interviewed University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center Director Habib Dagher for a podcast on how the speed and affordability of 3D printing could make it vital to the future of manufacturing. The podcast mentions the bio-based home, a boat, offshore windmill blades and floor systems for high-rise buildings that […]

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Culinary exchange between Maine and France will support Maine scallops

A group of chefs, seafood professionals, writers, economic development specialists and educators will travel to France from April 14-22 to explore French techniques for handling and preparing scallops in support of the scallop farming and commercial fishing sectors in Maine.   The project is made possible by a grant from the NOAA National Sea Grant Office […]

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