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Study co-authored by UMaine glacial geologist finds seismic monitoring may improve early warnings for glacial lake outburst floods 

A team of scientists, including one from the University of Maine Climate Change Institute, found that monitoring ground vibrations may enhance early warning systems for sudden floods resulting from glacial melting. Aaron Putnam, an assistant professor in the UMaine School of Earth and Climate Sciences and CCI, participated in a study spearheaded by Columbia University’s […]

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Climate Change, AI, medicine and more featured at Maine Impact Week

The annual Maine Impact Week celebration includes a number of activities of interest from Sept. 28 to Oct. 2. All events will be virtual and are free and open to the public with registration required. Events include: Climate Change Forum UMaine AI Webinar UMaine Institute of Medicine Presentation Q&A with the VEMI Lab  Research Impact […]

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UMaine undergraduates chosen as Drug Policy Research Fellows

Seven University of Maine students will learn how research can inform the process of drug policy reform this academic year as part of a new, innovative undergraduate research fellowship.  Robert Glover, an associate professor of political science and honors, and Karyn Sporer, an assistant professor of sociology, developed the program while researching attitudes toward drug […]

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‘The Maine Question’ asks about best practices for educators during pandemic

“What best practices can educators use during the pandemic?” Find out in the first episode of Season 3 of “The Maine Question” podcast. When the coronavirus was causing a major shift last spring in how schools across the country educated children, Catherine Biddle, Maria Frankland and students from the College of Education and Human Development […]

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Experts to address climate change topics, questions in free webinar 

What is Maine doing to address climate change? How does climate change impact geopolitical unrest? Are the wildfires in the western United States related to climate change?  People interested in learning more about these and other topics are invited to the “A Climate Change Forum — Your chance to ask questions about climate change” webinar […]

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Kamath to examine impact of parasites on moose survival

Editor’s note: A Morris Animal Foundation news release is online. Pauline Kamath will investigate how parasites affect moose survival and health to inform management strategies targeted at maintaining healthy populations of the large mammal in Maine and across North America. The Morris Animal Foundation awarded the University of Maine assistant professor of animal health in the […]

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NEH grant-seeking workshop set for Sept. 25

The University of Maine McGillicuddy Humanities Center will offer a virtual workshop about applying for grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25. Mark Silver, senior program officer in the NEH Division of Research Programs, will lead the free, public workshop. Advance registration is required. Space […]

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Season 3 of ‘The Maine Question’ podcast debuts Sept. 17

During Season 3 of “The Maine Question” podcast, host Ron Lisnet will interview University of Maine movers and shakers working to improve people’s lives and the world.  Here’s a preview of three topics this season, which kicks off Thursday, Sept. 17 Catherine Biddle and Maria Frankland from the College of Education and Human Development will […]

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