UMaine in the News

UMaine sensors for nuclear reactors featured in Interesting Engineering

Interesting Engineering highlighted new research by scientists at the University of Maine who have developed microelectronic sensors capable of withstanding extreme environments inside advanced nuclear reactors. The UMaine team’s microsensors can survive temperatures up to 1,832 degrees Fahrenheit and intense radiation, offering a potential breakthrough in monitoring and safety for next-generation energy systems. The publication […]

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Camire shares nutrition insights with Labour

Mary Ellen Camire, professor of food science and human nutrition at the University of Maine, spoke with Labour about the benefits of a balanced breakfast for digestive health. Camire recommended starting the day with a combination of protein and green vegetables, which she said helps the digestive system function steadily while supporting long-term weight control. 

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MaineBiz introduces new UMaine 3D-printing spinoff company

MaineBiz featured Evergreen Additive Inc., a new spinoff from the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC). The Brunswick-based company is commercializing large-format 3D printing technologies developed at the ASCC to serve Maine’s marine and defense industries. Led by ASCC alumni, Evergreen aims to streamline boat mold and component production while supporting Maine’s […]

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BDN reviews play directed by UMaine’s Purvis

Rosalie Purvis, lecturer in theatre and director at the University of Maine, adapted and directed “The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs,” a 17th-century Spanish play by Ana Caro Mallen de Soto, for the School of Performing Arts’ fall production at Hauck Auditorium. The Bangor Daily News praised the show as “wonderfully outrageous,” highlighting Purvis’s […]

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WFVX highlights screening of documentary hosted by University of Maine

According to WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 Bangor), The University of Maine Innovation Media Research and Commercialization Center hosted a screening of the documentary “Seeds of Change,” which explores how organic agriculture and food-system reform intersect with the prison environment in Maine. The event highlighted the role that food, farming and rehabilitation can play in transforming […]

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Entsminger discusses agritourism with Midstory

Jason Entsminger, assistant professor of entrepreneurship and innovation at the University of Maine Business School and a University of Maine Cooperative Extension small business specialist, spoke with Midstory about the role of agritourism in rural economies for a story on the growing popularity of corn mazes in Ohio. Entsminger highlighted how local policies and zoning […]

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Dill speaks with CentralMaine.com about rise in tickborne diseases

Griffin Dill, who manages the University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Tick Lab, spoke with CentralMaine.com about the record surge in Lyme disease cases across the state this year. Dill said that drought conditions did little to slow tick activity because the timing coincided with the larval stage, when ticks remain close to the moist ground. […]

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MaineBiz highlights UMaine’s manufacturing education, workforce training impact

MaineBiz reported on how the University of Maine’s Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is driving innovation and workforce development across the state in three separate articles. One profiled the AMC’s partnership with Brewer-based Compotech, which has automated production with help from the AMC, and featured insights from John Belding, AMC director, on how robotics and additive […]

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Bangor media cover UMaine’s 13th annual ‘March Against Domestic Violence’

WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) covered the University of Maine’s 13th annual “March Against Domestic Violence.” Casper Cowan, president of Triota Epsilon Psi at UMaine, helped organize the event and spoke toward the importance of recognizing both current and child victims of domestic violence, noting that they are […]

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Bicks talks with Literary Hub about Stephen King’s legacy

Caroline Bicks, professor of English and the inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine, joined Literary Hub to discuss the lasting impact of Stephen King’s storytelling. Bicks explained what makes King’s work resonate with readers and previewed her forthcoming book, “Monsters in the Archives,” which is scheduled to publish next […]

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