World-renowned explorer and glaciologist Paul Mayewski will talk about “Pushing Climate Change Research to the Roof of the World: Expedition Everest” 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20 during the University of Maine Alumni Association’s free, live webcast. In 2019, the director of the Climate Change Institute led the National Geographic and Rolex mission by leading a […]
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News Center Maine reported on the University of Maine’s plans for students to return safely to campus. “At the University of Maine and across the System we are engaged in an unprecedented health and safety campaign to do our best to keep our students and communities safe,” said President Joan Ferrini-Mundy. Dick Young, associate executive […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported on the University of Maine’s plan to require a second COVID-19 test for some staff and students seven to 10 days after they return to campus as part of a three-phase surveillance strategy recommended by the University of Maine System Scientific Advisory Board. Assistant professor of microbiology Melissa Maginnis, who leads […]
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WABI (Channel 5) talked with professor of economics and public policy Philip Trostel about the likelihood of experiencing inflation based, in part, on the rate of increase in the cost of groceries. “My initial knee-jerk reaction is we would see the biggest increase in prices in April when things were locked down the most, and […]
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WVII (Channel 7) featured Jon Ippolito, a University of Maine professor of new media, in its story about data collection by TikTok, a China-based application used by social media fans around the world. U.S. Intelligence officials characterize the app as a security threat. Ippolito said TikTok collects selected user data, commonly used for marketing purposes. […]
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A University of Maine archaeologist has begun his two-year term as president of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation’s oldest and most selective multidisciplinary collegiate honor society that was founded at the University of Maine. Daniel H. Sandweiss, professor of anthropology and Quaternary and climate studies, served as vice president for chapter development since 2016. He […]
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WABI (Channel 5) covered the University of Maine virtual town hall during which plans for testing students and employees were outlined by Joan Ferrini-Mundy, president of the University of Maine and the University of Maine at Machias. “It begins with obtaining evidence of a negative PCR (polymerase chain reaction) test or of actually testing about […]
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The Bangor Daily News and VillageSoup interviewed Jim Dill, University of Maine Cooperative Extension pest management specialist, about fall webworms, which are building their silky nests in increasing numbers. “The fall webworms are on the march,” Dill said to the BDN. “Calls are coming in and this pest seems to be abundant this year.” He suggested a […]
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The Portland Press Herald advises gardeners to begin preparing for the 2021 gardening season, with a test from the Maine Soil Testing Service, and by attending a University of Maine Cooperative Extension virtual webinar Aug. 17. Gardeners can find more information and sampling instructions on the soil testing website, and register online for the webinar, Cover […]
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Registration is open for an online nonviolent communication program, “Teaching from the Heart,” at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The professional development program for educators, teachers and those working with preschool-third grade children will be held 9-11:30 a.m.Aug. 24–26.Cost is $125 and need-based scholarships are available. More information is on the Hutchinson […]
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