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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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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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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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 […]
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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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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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The graduating class of the University of Maine’s Department of Art will have their work on display in Lord Hall Gallery from Nov. 14 – Jan. 23. Ranging from digital artwork and paintings to ceramic and glass sculpture, this year’s exhibition, titled “UpRouted,” emphasizes the uniqueness of each students’ journey. The artists explore themes of […]
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The University of Maine will celebrate Veterans Week Nov. 10-14 with a series of events hosted by the Veterans Education and Transition Service (VETS) Center in the Division of Student Life. Throughout the week, the UMaine community is invited to honor and recognize the service and sacrifices of our veterans through the events that foster […]
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