Edward Grew, a research professor of geological sciences at the University of Maine, spoke with Mining Technology about the significant impact of mining on the environment and why experts believe a new mineralogical era called the Anthropocene Epoch merits acknowledgement. For the first time, researchers in America have identified a group of 208 mineral species […]
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A University of Maine report was mentioned in the Bangor Daily News health article, “More evidence that Mainers can’t handle the heat.” Maine typically experiences one to five days each summer when the heat index approaches 95 degrees, according to the article. However, the Climate Change Institute’s “Maine’s Climate Future: 2015 Update” predicts the number […]
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Dana Morse, a Maine Sea Grant researcher who works on shellfish aquaculture at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center, was quoted in a Portland Press Herald article about local Father’s Day food gift ideas. For dads who love oysters, the article recommends visiting the Damariscotta River, described as an “oyster nirvana,” where millions of […]
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WABI (Channel 5) reported members of the public are invited to attend free presentations and tutorials during the annual conference of the U.S. Chapter of the International Emergency Management Society (TIEMS) at the University of Maine. The event, which runs June 12–16, is sponsored by the UMaine Cybersecurity Lab and the University of Maine System. […]
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Jon Ippolito, a new media professor at the University of Maine, was interviewed by the Bangor Daily News for the article, “Experts say to respect ‘hierarchy of grief’ with death and social media.” “Facebook is increasingly the venue for older generations,” Ippolito said. But while younger adults who have grown up with social media more […]
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Dayton Daily News of Ohio spoke with Elizabeth Allan, a professor of higher education at the University of Maine and director of the National Hazing Prevention Consortium, for the article, “Hazing ‘normalized’ in our culture, expert says.” Hazing is so ingrained among college organizations that it’s often not even recognized, according to Allan. “So much […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) spoke with University of Maine new media and intermedia professors and students about the upcoming free projection and art show at Fort Knox in Prospect. “FLOW Fort Knox” will be held from 3 to 11 p.m. June 24 at the Fort Knox and Penobscot Narrows Bridge and Observatory. It is produced by […]
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Tori Jackson, an associate professor of agriculture and natural resources with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, was interviewed for the latest article in the Portland Press Herald “Maine Gardener” column. The article focused on Maine’s native elderberries, which can be used as food, medicine and dye. Jackson said UMaine Extension began researching how best […]
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Mainebiz quoted Bob Steneck, a professor of marine sciences at the University of Maine, about discussions that took place at the 11th International Conference & Workshop on Lobster Biology and Management hosted by UMaine and Boston University. Scientists and lobstermen meeting in Portland agreed they need to share information and be more proactive about the […]
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The Free Press and the Associated Press reported “The Art of Climate Science,” an exhibit of photography and artwork illustrating the diverse research activities of students, faculty and staff of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, will be on display June 16–Sept. 29 at UMaine’s Hutchinson Center in Belfast. An opening reception will be held […]
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