The Portland Press Herald interviewed Mark Brewer, University of Maine professor and chair of political science, on Jared Golden’s reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives for Maine’s 2nd Congressional District. “Golden has always, for as long as he’s been a candidate and an incumbent in the 2nd District, shown the ability for some Republicans […]
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Mainebiz highlighted a presentation on how to bolster affordable housing from University of Maine students Liam O’Brien and Albert Putnam titled “Building Innovation Centers: A holistic approach to education in the built environment.” O’Brien, an interdisciplinary Ph.D. student concentrating in building science, and Putnam, an undergraduate double majoring in construction engineering technology and sustainable materials […]
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Vermont Public highlighted research on how invasive plant species could be impacting the abundance of ticks and presence of tick-borne illnesses, led by University of Maine associate professor of arthropod vector biology Allie Gardner. Gardner said in order for the research to have impact, her team needs to translate findings on why tick populations are […]
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Inside Climate News interviewed Darren Ranco, chair of Native American Programs and professor of anthropology at the University of Maine, on how returning land to indigenous groups benefits their sovereignty, as well as land conservation efforts. “There’s something happening in land trusts and conservation groups more generally, not only nationally, but internationally, where indigenous-led efforts […]
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Mainebiz reported on the new collaboration between the University of Maine and other universities in New England, including Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), to create a hub for converting scientific research into new products, treatments and technologies. A $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation funded the creation of the […]
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Mainebiz and Maine Public highlighted Maine Sea Grant, the Maine Coastal Program, the Island Institute and the University of Maine MARINE Initiative hosting 10 upcoming meetings centered on storm response and preparedness in working waterfront communities statewide. Katrina Armstrong, assistant research professor and marine initiative manager at UMaine, told Maine Public the forum is a […]
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The Associated Press interviewed Mark Brewer, professor and chair of political science at the University of Maine, on the efforts of Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows to promote transparency in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District election. Brewer said her efforts are a wise response to widespread mistrust in institutions and criticism of ranked voting. News […]
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The Conversation published an opinion article by Michael Socolow, professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, titled, “What should journalists do when the facts don’t matter?” The Hour and San-Antonio Express News shared the article, and KCBS Radio interviewed Socolow about it.
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Nautilus interviewed a graduate student at the University of Maine, Olivia Olson, on a project for which she is assisting to better understand how the North American fur trade reshaped Maine’s ecosystem. Her project, led by a molecular anthropologist at the University of Oklahoma, aims to create a more accurate picture of the past, better […]
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News Center Maine highlighted how University of Maine forestry students learn about the environment in the Brent Halsey Educational Forest in Old Town and Orono. Jessica Leahy, professor of human dimension in the UMaine School of Forest Resources, is the steward of the outdoor classroom and has brought dozens of students there for volunteer work […]
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