Research

UMAA hosts Mayewski for talk about National Geographic expedition to Everest

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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Plankton

NSF funds Karp-Boss’ research into processes affecting plankton

A University of Maine marine scientist will investigate the processes affecting the abundance, diversity and movement of plankton populations in the Pacific Ocean.  The National Science Foundation awarded Lee Karp-Boss, a professor with the School of Marine Sciences, about $370,000 for her research into the influences of Island Mass Effect on various planktonic communities. Emmanuel […]

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WABI reports on virtual town hall about COVID-19 testing plan

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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Jacobs featured on Guides Gone Wild podcast

Lauren Jacobs was a guest on the Guides Gone Wild podcast. She is a lecturer in kinesiology and physical education and coordinator of the outdoor leadership concentration and minor in the College of Education and Human Development. The interview focused on Jacobs’ personal outdoor journey, from growing up on a lake in Maine, to professional […]

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Media mention UMaine in stories about success of Maine Grains

The University of Maine was mentioned in an article that ran in the Portland Press Herald and on CentralMaine.com about sales at Skowhegan-based Maine Grains skyrocketing during the pandemic. Founder Amber Lambke said the business has had a 4,000% increase in online sales. She said the company’s collaborative business model is an example in rural areas. “One of […]

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Printing Services earns platinum award for DMC brochure

The Association of College and University Printers (ACUP+) awarded University of Maine Printing Services a first-place platinum production award (large institution) for its work on a Darling Marine Center trifold recruitment brochure. “I am very proud of our staff for their outstanding work producing this brochure and for identifying this job as a competition worthy […]

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Media cover venture to develop floating offshore wind demonstration project

A number of media organizations covered the University of Maine announcement that two industry heavyweights are investing in the development of a pioneer floating offshore wind technology project. Diamond Offshore Wind, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi company, is joining with RWE Renewables to invest $100 million to build and deploy a full-scale, floating wind farm 14 […]

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Mayewski talks with WVII about pandemic, cleaner air

Paul Mayewski told WVII (Channel 7) that fewer toxic substances are being emitted into the atmosphere during the pandemic and that the air is cleaner. “The fact we can live with less [and] consume more local products is good for us. It’s good for the environment,” said the director of the Climate Change Institute. “The […]

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