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University of Maine System, graduate student workers’ union achieve first collective bargaining agreement

The University of Maine System (UMS) has achieved its first collective bargaining agreement with part-time graduate student workers, acknowledging their essential role in education and research while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The three-year contract between the System and the University of Maine Graduate Workers Union–UAW (UMGWU) that was ratified tonight by a vote of 438–3 positions […]

New UMaine Machias project will make Maine coastal fisheries data publicly accessible

For years, coastal communities in Maine have collected valuable data on soft-shell clam recruitment and the spread of invasive green crabs, but much of that information has remained fragmented, difficult to access or unavailable to the public. The lack of a centralized, user-friendly system has made it challenging for clammers, municipal committees, educators and policymakers […]

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New way to track toxic algae that threatens shellfish industries developed by researchers

Tiny organisms called algae can have an outsized impact on working waterfronts. While many benefit their ecosystems, others can cause devastating economic and ecological effects. University of Maine Ph.D. candidate Sydney Greenlee, alongside researchers Robin Sleith and Peter Countway from the Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, have developed a faster, more accurate way to detect […]

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First years devise side hustles to pitch at ‘Shark Tank’ competition

At the University of Maine, first-year students don’t just learn the concepts of running a business; they make a plan for one. As part of the “Intro to Business” course, teams of students spend the semester developing plans for side hustles, ranging from cleaning services to custom t-shirt and fitness coaching services. In an auditorium […]

Get a close-up look at the UMaine student experience in ‘Life of the Pines’ Season 2

Discover campus and coastal life at the University of Maine through “Life in the Pines,” where real students share their experiences studying, exploring nature and embracing community on both the Orono and Machias campuses. “Life in the Pines,” an unscripted video series sharing stories of students at the University of Maine and University of Maine […]

New federal award reinforces UMaine’s commitment to protecting forests from destructive pests

On any given day, “chemistry magic” is happening inside the University of Maine’s Spruce Budworm Processing Lab. That’s how scientific research assistant Tucker Wile described the work he does. Wile started there as an undergraduate and said the experience began to legitimize his confidence as a scientist. Now he is one of three full-time staff […]

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Wabanaki Winter Market returns for its 31st year

The largest holiday gathering of Wabanaki artists in New England will return with one-of-a-kind pieces, including those from new and nationally-acclaimed basket weavers, on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the University of Maine Collins Center for the Arts (CCA) from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. During the 31st annual Wabanaki Winter Market, over 60 Passamaquoddy, Penobscot, Maliseet and […]

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Study describes how K-12 teachers used UMaine-developed virtual environment to explore mathematical concepts

When Old Town High School Math Teacher Kristen Thompson uses TriO — a virtual reality environment developed by researchers at the University of Maine — she envisions a scenario that every teacher dreams about for their students: constant collaboration. “It builds up to having to work with others,” Thompson said. “You’re having conversations about what […]

Tips for safely storing Thanksgiving leftovers

Many people enjoy eating Thanksgiving leftovers, but without proper storage, they can lead to foodborne illness. That’s why Gulsun Akdemir Evrendilek of University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering tips on how to properly store leftovers to prevent spoilage. Evrendilek is a seafood technology and food safety specialist with expertise in food safety, food microbiology and […]

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UMaine Ph.D. students develop AI tool to improve breast cancer detection

A research team led by two University of Maine Ph.D students developed an artificial intelligence (AI) system that could make it easier and faster for doctors to identify signs of breast cancer in tissue samples, possibly preventing delays and saving lives. The system, named the Context-Guided Segmentation Network (CGS-Net), mimics the way human pathologists study […]

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