The Associated Press and Maine Public Broadcasting Network reported on research conducted by Scott Morello, a visiting researcher at the University of Maine’s Darling Marine Center in Walpole. Morello found mussel larvae swim toward odors from adult mussels, and swim away from odors from predators, including green crabs and dog whelks. According to his research, […]
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An international research team led by Heather Leslie found fishermen’s decisions are shaped by differences in both natural and social environments. The team discovered the community with stronger fishing rights exerted more control over fishermen’s decisions than communities with weaker rights, and did so in a way consistent with the impacts of climate variability on […]
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Todd Gabe, an economics professor at the University of Maine, was mentioned in the CityLab article, “The racial divide in the creative economy,” by Richard Florida, co-founder and editor at large of CityLab and a senior editor at The Atlantic. Not only does the creative class skew white, but there are few U.S. cities where […]
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The Margaret Chase Smith Library’s annual Maine Town Meeting on May 19 will be highlighted by a talks that combine historical perspective with political analysis. Professor Heather Cox Richardson of Boston College will speak about her history of the Republican Party, “To Make Men Free.” Daniel Shea, director of the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs […]
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In the academic world of “publish or perish,” researchers constantly are asked to create scholarly materials. But, how do we measure these deliverables in an increasingly digital landscape? Does scholarly impact reach beyond the citation alone? University of Maine librarians Marisa Méndez-Brady and Jen Bonnet will examine these questions and discuss how research is perceived […]
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WLBZ (Channel 2) reported on research being conducted at the University of Maine that aims to help older adults stay in their homes longer. Students and professors are studying the use of sensors as a noninvasive way to track movement and monitor falls in the home. The sensors also are being used to study brain […]
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Robert Steneck, a marine biologist at the University of Maine’s School of Marine Sciences, was quoted in the Wall Street Journal article, “Marauding American lobsters find themselves in hot water.” Scientists say the male American lobster’s unusually large crusher claw is at the center of a push by Sweden to ban imports of the species […]
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The Franco-American Centre at the University of Maine will host a genealogy workshop May 7. “Finding Your Quebec & Acadian Ancestors” will be held 10 a.m.–noon at Crossland Hall. Participants will learn how to research their Quebec and Acadian roots and tell their family’s unique story with guidance from professional genealogist Bob Chenard. Chenard is […]
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Mainebiz reported the University of Maine and Portland-based Kepware Technologies unveiled the Kepware Digital Systems and Robotics Laboratory in Barrows Hall on Tuesday during a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new lab will offer hands-on classes through the university’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering by providing students with hardware and software development tools to design and […]
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The Maine Public Broadcasting Network reported Winthrop-based company Alba-Technic has advanced to the second round of competition to develop new shock absorbing materials to save lives. The company is one of five winners out of more than 100 applicants of the Head Health Challenge, a collaboration of the NFL and other entities to try and […]
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