News Center Maine reported on the new Transfer ME program, which guarantees community college graduates admission to any University of Maine System school. This initiative is designed to simplify the transfer process and encourage more students to pursue bachelor’s degrees.
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BIM Plus reported that the University of Maine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a 3D-printed, recyclable floor cassette using biodegradable materials, which could replace steel and concrete floors. The “SM2ART Nfloor cassette” combines corn-derived polylactic acid and wood flour, offering a strong and eco-friendly construction alternative.
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The Boston Globe reported on the work of Bonnie Newsom, associate professor of anthropology, and her team to save historic Wabanaki Nations sites along Maine’s coast from rising sea levels. Their goal is to recover and protect valuable artifacts before the ocean washes them away.
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Mainebiz reported on a $10 million USDA grant awarded to the University of Maine to convert low-value wood into jet fuel and fish feed. The project, which involves UMaine’s Forest Bioproducts and Aquaculture Research Institutes, aims to sustainably use surplus wood and enhance forest management.
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Bloomberg interviewed Michael J. Socolow, professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine who previously worked as an information manager for broadcast stations during the Olympics, on the potential shift in sports coverage at this year’s Summer Olympics. He highlighted how the integration of social media influencers by NBC could set a precedent […]
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In a segment titled “Business is good in ‘Vacationland.’ It would be even better with more housing,” NBC News interviewed Kelsi Hobbs, assistant professor of economics at the University of Maine, about how a limited inventory of housing is affecting the state’s economy. “It’s a really big worry,” Hobbs said. “You cannot have a strong […]
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During an interview with NPR, Michael Socolow, a media historian and professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, warned against drawing parallels between the events of 1968 and this year’s Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He stressed the risk of misapplying historical comparisons and highlighted the vast technological and societal differences between […]
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Maine Public interviewed Richard Corey, director of the VEMI Lab at the University of Maine, for a segment of its radio show “Maine Calling” on automotive news. He discussed autonomous vehicles and his team’s research into technology that can make them more accessible for seniors and people with visual impairments.
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WFVX (Channel 7 in Bangor) interviewed Rachel Schattman, assistant professor of sustainable agriculture at the University of Maine, to discuss how climate change is impacting Maine’s blueberry crops.
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Alabama Life & Culture reported on the 2024 Great American Seafood Cook-Off, in which chef Rob Dumas, food science innovation coordinator at the University of Maine, and his team won third place. His participation added a unique touch to the event, showcasing his culinary skills and food science expertise in the competition.
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