UMaine in the News

NYT interviews Gardner on why mosquito bites itch

Allison Gardner, an associate professor of arthropod vector biology at the University of Maine, spoke with The New York Times the mechanics behind mosquito bites and their itching. For relief, Gardner recommends using aloe, hydrocortisone or preventive measures like wearing a net over the face.

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CNN interviews Socolow on decline of local radio news

In an article by CNN, University of Maine communications and journalism professor Michael Socolow discussed the decline of local radio news due to shifting listener habits and advertising revenue losses. Socolow said traditional radio stations are struggling as listeners turn to podcasts. Despite the challenges, he emphasized the continued importance of radio as a local […]

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Socolow discusses TV symbiosis with social media with The Atlantic

Michael Socolow, professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, spoke with The Atlantic about how TV news has achieved a symbiotic relationship with social media when covering politics. “It’s not cable TV per se” that matters, Socolow said, but the meme culture that it feeds. Television’s future “is through viral-meme creation and […]

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Science News spotlights Andrade’s work on climate-resilient crops

Science News highlighted the work of Mario Andrade, a plant geneticist at the University of Maine, who is developing climate-resilient crops such as heat-tolerant potatoes. Researchers are leveraging advanced tools like genome-assisted breeding to create crops that can withstand the impacts of climate change.

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Morning Ag Clips reports on Brzozowski winning national hall of fame award

Richard Brzozowski, a retired professor from University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was honored with the NACAA 2024 Hall of Fame Award for his exceptional work in agricultural education and leadership. His 35-year career, marked by innovative programs and securing over $1.9 million in grants, was highlighted in a recent Morning Ag Clips article.

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UMaine researchers write BDN op-ed on changing attitudes toward aging

Mary Lou Ciolfi, Patricia Oh and Lenard Kaye from the University of Maine’s Center on Aging wrote a column for the Bangor Daily News  titled “Check your attitudes about aging.” Kaye is a member of the Maine chapter of the national Scholars Strategy Network, which brings together scholars across the country to address public challenges […]

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PBS documentary series about climate change features UMaine research

The University of Maine was featured in the PBS documentary series Sea Change: The Gulf of Maine, which explores the rapid warming of the Gulf of Maine and its impacts on the region. The series, which ran from July 24 to Aug. 7, 2024, highlights the university’s role in researching and addressing climate change in […]

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