Catharine Biddle, associate professor of education at the University of Maine, was featured in a New York Times op-ed that explores why children in rural America are dealing with increasing barriers to support services. She said that rural districts are struggling to provide them due to the economy and cost per-student. The teacher shortage has […]
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Liam Riordan, professor and chair of history at the University of Maine, spoke with HISTORY.com for a piece on life under British occupation during the American Revolution. “No matter your political allegiance, most people are just hunkering down and trying to survive the war without sacrificing their families,” said Riordan.
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Ankit Singh, University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor and University of Maine sustainable agriculture and ornamental horticulture educator, spoke with Martha Stewart Living on the advantages of using coffee grounds as fertilizer for cactuses.
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The Cooldown wrote an article on a toxic group of chemicals called PFAS and featured work done by University of Maine. Researchers at UMaine tested whether or not intercropping could be a helpful way to reduce PFAS. “This study shows that there is no one-size-fits-all recommendation or policy for farmers dealing with PFAS contamination,” said […]
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The New York Times interviewed Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, about the health benefits of potatoes. She said that potatoes contain a modest amount of vitamin B6, which is needed for cardiovascular, immune and mental health. Purple and red potatoes have pigments called anthocyanins that […]
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The Bangor Daily News, News Center Maine, WABI and Fox Bangor highlighted the University of Maine’s growing community of veteran students. The university now counts 638 degree-seeking veterans and dependents. That’s a 50% increase over five years, according to Tony Llerena, associate director for veterans education and transition services, who told WABI this is “the […]
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Science News featured Daniel Sandweiss, professor of anthropology and climate studies at the University of Maine, commenting on new research into Peru’s Monte Sierpe, or “Serpent Mountain.” Sandweiss said the study “makes a strong case” that Inca rulers repurposed the massive earthwork, known for its thousands of carved holes, as a system for receiving and […]
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Ankit Singh and Kate Garland from University of Maine Cooperative Extension were featured in Fox 54 in Huntsville, Alabama, as expert witnesses to explain how not raking this fall can actually benefit lawns and gardens. Singh said this organic approach “improves soil structure and enhances its ability to retain moisture and resist compaction,” fostering a […]
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Billy Obenauer, associate professor of management at the University of Maine’s Maine Business School, shared his insights with WalletHub on the current balance between employers and job seekers in the labor market. Obenauer explained that while the hiring landscape slightly favored employees in recent years, increases in labor force participation and a modest rise in […]
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“Maine Calling,” a radio program by Maine Public, featured Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, professor and chair of the University of Maine Department of Communication and Journalism, on a segment about digital trails.
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