R&D Magazine, Interesting Engineering, AZoCleantech, The Engineer, CleanTechnica and New Atlas quoted Justin Lapp, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Maine, in reports about researchers developing the world’s first solar fuel reactor that can function at night. A team of international solar thermal energy researchers has successfully tested a solar reactor […]
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The University of Maine was mentioned in the Mashable report, “The lobster emoji is getting an extra pair of legs.” In early February, Maine — famed for its lobsters — celebrated its victory in securing a lobster emoji, according to the article. However, when the official design was released, people pointed out that the lobster […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported Michael Socolow, an associate professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, was named the 2018 Broadcast Historian by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation for his book, “Six Minutes in Berlin.” Socolow will receive a $5,000 check at the Broadcast Education Association’s annual convention April 8 in Las […]
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A University of Maine study was mentioned in the Honolulu Civil Beat article, “Hawaii’s small businesses need savings plan help.” The UMaine study estimates that if lower-income retirees saved enough to increase their retirement income by $1,000 a year, the state would save $32.7 million on public assistance programs and Hawaii taxpayers would see a […]
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Robson Machado, a food science specialist with University of Maine Cooperative Extension and professor in the School of Food and Agriculture, was interviewed by the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Help available for farmers stressed about new federal safety rules.” Maine farmers who are worried about meeting the mandates imposed by the federal Food […]
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Catharine Biddle, an assistant professor of educational leadership at the University of Maine, spoke with Maine Public for a report about a Medway Historical Society project that is connecting older residents with middle school students. Biddle, who studies rural education, said many schools haven’t really been focused on community outreach. She said over the past […]
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Bob Bayer, executive director of the Lobster Institute at the University of Maine, was a recent guest on the George Hale/Ric Tyler Show on WVOM The Voice of Maine. Bayer spoke about lobster handling laws in Switzerland. Bayer said based on years of studying lobster biology and the nervous system, he doesn’t think the crustaceans […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on a visit to the University of Maine by Gov. Paul LePage. The talk, which focused on the future of government, was presented by the University of Maine College Republicans. The discussion was aimed at Maine’s youth and how they can be the change in government policies, WABI reported. “I am […]
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The University of Maine Climate Change Institute’s Climate Reanalyzer was featured in articles on recent warm weather by The Atlantic, The Washington Post, Radio Canada International and Minnesota’s Star Tribune. According to the Climate Reanalyzer, the eastern half of North America is almost 10 degrees Celsius (or 18 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal, The Atlantic reported. […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported men and women from colleges around New England will test their skills at the University of Maine on Feb. 24. The UMaine Woodsmen Team will host the meet beginning at 8 a.m. behind the Bryand Global Sciences Center. Events will include axe throwing, pole climbing and crosscut sawing, WABI reported. One […]
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