A report from Mainebiz on innovation and engineering at the University of Maine featured President Joan Ferrini-Mundy; Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni; Renee Kelly, associate vice president for strategic partnerships, innovation, resources and engagement; a project by the Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) to create a 3D-printed, bio-based home; and […]
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For youth curious about what Earth would be like without a moon or enjoy exploring unique worlds in Minecraft, the University of Maine Versant Power Astronomy Center and Jordan Planetarium is offering a camp for kids that promotes science and learning by exploring “What-if” Hypothetical Implementations in Minecraft. The camp is during spring break, April […]
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WMTW (Channel 8 in Portland) reported on a new collaborative effort from the University of Maine and Tyler Technologies Inc. to get students involved in STEM-related careers and education opportunities. Their work involves the company’s official participation in Pathways to Careers, a UMS TRANSFORMS initiative focused on increasing access to internships and experiential learning that […]
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Islands.com cited a video made by Jim Dill, University of Maine Cooperative Extension associate program administrator and professor in pest management, on where to store luggage in a hotel room to avoid bed bugs. Dill recommended travelers keep luggage in the bathroom far away from places where bed bugs nest, like luggage racks.
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To celebrate Francophonie Month, Franco American Programs at the University of Maine teamed with the Quebec Delegation of Boston for a film screening featuring a documentary about the French in Quebec and a discussion with the director of the film. “Une histoire sur le goût de la langue,” or “A history about the taste of […]
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The University of Maine will host the 2024 New England Northern Junior Science and Humanities Symposium at Wells Conference Center on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. Forty-three high school students from Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine will present at the symposium where an audience of nearly 80 people are expected. Registration is open […]
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H program is offering a free online workshop for youth ages 9–18, focused on the upcoming solar eclipse in April. The workshop will be held Thursdays from 4–5 p.m. March 21–April 11. Maine is set to experience a full solar eclipse on April 8, providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for […]
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Versant Power Astronomy Center is hosting a variety of special programming for the upcoming total solar eclipse visible in Maine on April 8, 2024. Friday evenings at 7 p.m. throughout March and on April 5, the astronomy center will feature “ECLIPSE: Moments of Wonder:” an immersive view of eclipses. The show will explore the nature […]
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A long-time educator and leader in social work, whose research and advocacy influenced state and federal policy, has been named the 2024 Distinguished Maine Professor, the University of Maine’s most prestigious faculty accolade. Sandra Butler, professor and director of the School of Social Work, will be honored at the Alumni Achievement Awards Dinner and Celebration, […]
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Gardening, hunting, fishing, foraging and maintaining backyard poultry and livestock increased in rural New England during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic. A new study found that these activities, collectively known as home and wild food production, reduced hunger among households during that period. Researchers from the University of Vermont and University of Maine […]
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