Learn more about the world of engineering at the next University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H Science Saturday 10 a.m.–1 p.m. April 29 at Neville Hall on the UMaine campus. Led by the UMaine Society of Women Engineers, participants will be able to explore different fields of study, including chemical, electrical and structural engineering, and […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension has published a new bulletin on plum production in Maine. With the increased demand for locally grown fresh fruit, some Maine farmers see an opportunity in adding plums to fruit crops already being grown for the consumer market. “Plum Production in Maine” provides information on topics including plum varieties, estimated […]
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Neil Comins, a University of Maine professor of physics and astronomy was a recent guest on Maine Public’s “Maine Calling” radio show. The show focused on the latest news from space, including NASA’s Cassini space probe and its discoveries around Saturn, prospects of lunar space tourism, and the search for Planet X.
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WABI (Channel 5) reported on the Big Gig’s season finale pitch-off event held at the University of Maine’s Foster Center for Student Innovation. The Big Gig is a network for innovators and entrepreneurs in Greater Bangor that was started by a motivated group of municipalities, organizations and universities, including UMaine. The Big Gig competition allows […]
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The University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast will offer a new grant writing certificate program April 24–28. Nonprofit leaders, executive directors, municipal officials, board members and others interested in creating high-quality grant proposals for their organizations are invited to register. The program provides an the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and practice the skills […]
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A daylong seminar for garden professionals was mentioned in the latest article in the Portland Press Herald “Maine Gardener” column. The article, “Native plants may be in short supply in your garden,” cited the event that was held at the Cumberland County Cooperative Extension office in Falmouth. The seminar included a briefing on native plants, […]
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Four University of Maine scientists — Paul Mayewski, Jacquelyn Gill, David Hart and George Jacobson — were referenced in a Portland Press Herald article about the March for Science on April 22. Mayewski, director of the Climate Change Institute, says for the scientific community, this is a wake-up call to be more involved in how […]
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The Ellsworth American reported that Alessio Mortelliti, an assistant professor in the Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Conservation, will be conducting climate change research in Acadia National Park this summer. Mortelliti’s research is aimed at helping Acadia protect its resources, build the public’s appreciation for science and delve into critical issues facing national parks […]
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WLBZ reported on the student-run Black Bear Food Guild and its community-supported agricultural share program. The program provides fresh produce on a weekly basis from mid-June through early October to customers who purchase “shares.” A full share costs $500 and is for three to four people, a half share costs $325 and is recommended for […]
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WABI-TV interviewed Paul Mayewski, director of the Climate Change Institute, at the 25th annual Harold W. Borns Jr. Symposium. At the two-day event, more than 60 research topics were presented, ranging from the increase in deer ticks to extreme weather implications for Acadia National Park. “They (graduate students) need to understand how to translate what […]
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