The Associated Press cited the University of Maine’s Climate Reanalyzer in an article about a deep freeze in the Upper Midwest. Schools closed and warming centers opened across the Midwest when temperatures plummeted Jan. 25, according to the article. Even colder weather was expected for the following week. Temporary harsh cold does not disprove global […]
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The Republican Journal and Sun Journal reported on the Bachelor of University Studies (B.U.S.), the University of Maine’s degree completion program for adults with some higher education but no bachelor’s degree. The program encompasses the student’s interests, maximizes existing transfer credits and also is available in part-time and online formats to accommodate the needs of working […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported on the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce Annual Awards Dinner, and mentioned an award given to Renee Kelly, University of Maine assistant vice president for innovation and economic development. Kelly received the Arthur A. Comstock Professional Service Award, according to the article.
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Maine Public quoted Kelley Strout, an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Maine, in the report, “More Maine students have serious health needs, and there often aren’t enough school nurses to help.” More than 10 percent of students in Maine public schools have a chronic health condition such as asthma, Type 1 diabetes […]
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Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, was a recent guest on the “Downtown with Rich Kimball” radio show that airs on WZON. Socolow spoke about a variety of subjects, including Elizabeth Warren and former NFL player Bob Kuechenberg.
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Ali Abedi, assistant vice president for research and director of the Center for Undergraduate Research at the University of Maine and professor of electrical and computer engineering, was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The show’s topic was new, space-focused businesses in Maine and the state’s role in space innovation, as […]
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The Penobscot Times previewed February shows at the University of Maine’s Emera Astronomy Center. Shows include “Faster Than Light” at 7 p.m. Feb. 1, 8, 15 and 22; “Earth, Moon & Sun” at 2 p.m. Feb. 3, 10, 17 and 24; “Cosmic Recipe” at 10 a.m. Feb. 5; “Polaris: Mystery of the Night” at 2 […]
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Medical Xpress published a University of Maine news release about a study on the association between consumption of yogurt and other dairy foods and a healthier cardiometabolic profile. The study was led by UMaine researchers Georgina Crichton, Olivia Bogucki and Merrill Elias. The researchers found that study participants who reported eating more yogurt regularly also […]
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The Kennebec Journal interviewed Philip Trostel, a professor of economics and public policy at the University of Maine, for an article about local effects of the government shutdown. The U.S. government entered a partial shutdown Dec. 22, which has become the longest in history, now stretching beyond three weeks. About 800,000 federal employees are working […]
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A Bangor Daily News editorial titled “Maine can change the debate on climate change” mentioned a report from the Climate Change Institute at the University of Maine. The report by Sean Birkel and Paul Mayewski analyzed historical climate trends and potential impacts of climate change on coastal Maine, especially the agriculture and fishing industries. The […]
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