WVII (Channel 7) reported that University of Maine Ecology and Environmental Science (EES) students have been gathering data about tick populations on campus to assess the risk of contracting Lyme disease on and around the UMaine campus, and to reduce the incidence of tick bites. More information is available on the EES Facebook page.
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The University of Maine Center for Undergraduate Research and Maine Space Grant Consortium have announced MSGC Undergraduate Research Learning Experience recipients for the 2020–2021 academic year. The center has also announced recipients for the CUGR Research and Creative Activities Fellowships for the 2020–2021 academic year. The purpose of the MSGC research learning experience at UMaine […]
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When people think of coral reefs, they might imagine snorkeling in warm Caribbean waters while on vacation. But corals also live in the Gulf of Maine and in some of the most extreme environments on Earth, including the Arctic and Antarctic. What do these cold-water corals look like? What roles do they have in the […]
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Samuel Tan traveled from Singapore to study at the University of Maine and work for Maine-eDNA. The Ph.D. student of marine sciences’ research for the Maine EPSCoR program will involve microbial communities and how they change in response to disturbances, such as the effects of seasonality and human action. The technology for eDNA research has […]
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In the University of Maine animal and veterinary sciences capstone course AVS 401, students have the opportunity to combine their knowledge and skills with ongoing research of UMaine faculty. Some work in the laboratory or field, some assimilate decades of research literature into a review, and some fashion research into industry best practices or evidence-based […]
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Artificial intelligence helps scientists make discoveries, but not everyone can understand how it reaches its conclusions. One UMaine computer scientist is developing deep neural networks that explain their findings in ways users can comprehend, applying his work to biology, medicine and other fields. Interpretable machine learning, or AI that creates explanations for the findings it […]
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The Maine Science Podcast features Ivan Fernandez, professor of soil science and forest resources at the University of Maine, in its latest episode. Fernandez, a distinguished professor with the Climate Change Institute and School of Forest Resources, discussed his research and student mentoring work with UMaine and his service to the state, particularly as a […]
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Did the climate affect how many people died during World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic in Europe? Find out in Episode 7 of Season 3 of “The Maine Question” podcast. Alex More and Paul Mayewski from the Climate Change Institute say that a once-in-a-century climate deviation that resulted in incessant torrential rain and […]
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The Defense Logistics Agency, the nation’s combat logistics support agency, published a news release about its partnership with the University of Maine Forest Bioproducts Research Institute to conduct renewable fuel research. UMaine was awarded $4.8 million through the DLA Energy Readiness Program in September to expand and validate hydrocarbon fuel production capability using forest resources, according […]
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The Penobscot Bay Pilot picked up a University of Maine news release announcing the launch of a new website, “Why Climate Change Matters To Your Security, Health & Wealth.” The site includes concise talking points intended to enhance public understanding of the threats posed by climate change, and actions that must be taken to mitigate […]
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