A new research collaboration between the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center and the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) will advance efforts to 3D print with wood products, creating a new market for Maine’s forest products industry. U.S. Sens. Susan Collins, Lamar Alexander and Angus King joined Daniel Simmons, […]
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Editor’s note: Story updated May 2 U.S. Senators Susan Collins, Lamar Alexander and Angus King will join University of Maine and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) leaders on May 2 to announce the launch of a large-scale bio-based additive — 3D printing — manufacturing program. The announcement of the ORNL and UMaine partnership will be […]
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A total of 30 University of Maine students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) program will present eight senior capstone design projects on Maine Day. From 9 a.m.–3 p.m. May 1, students will showcase their final projects in Bennett Hall, Room 137. All presentations are open to the public. Scheduled presentations: 9–9:30 a.m. “Scaled tower […]
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Mechanical engineering students at the University of Maine will showcase their senior capstone projects May 1. The Mechanical Engineering Capstone Open House will be held 10 a.m.–1:30 p.m. at Crosby Hall. Members of the UMaine community are welcome to learn more about the projects and enjoy a cookout. Projects to be displayed include an ice […]
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The University of Maine was recently issued a patent, US 10,244,977, for a device that detects brain injury by measuring sleep movement patterns. This technology will be licensed by Activas Diagnostics, a UMaine spin-off company. The invention is a fitted mattress sheet equipped with more than a dozen sensors that will allow it to gather […]
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Ocean acidification and warming may be an unhealthy combination for lobsters, say University of Maine scientists. The heart rates of lobsters (Homarus americanus) who lived 60 days in water with predicted end-century ocean pH levels became erratic significantly sooner during an abrupt warming event than those of lobsters in ocean water with current pH levels. […]
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Maine is home to a growing seaweed farming industry, but many domestic seaweed salads are made with imported products. To help the Maine aquaculture industry develop new markets for the products, University of Maine food science researchers are studying the palatability of Maine sugar kelp in salads. Participants are needed for a research project on […]
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Editor’s note: Check the online schedule prior to attending events in case of last-minute changes. Earth Week 2019 at the University of Maine will be held April 22–27, and will include various events and activities focused on themes of sustainability and environmental awareness. This year’s theme is “Protect Our Species.” The week will kick off […]
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Betty Lee, assistant director of the University of Maine Climate Change Institute (CCI), is the recipient of the first Outstanding Research Administration Award, recognizing distinguished service by staff who support advancement of UMaine’s research enterprise. The award will be presented April 23 at the Employee Recognition and Awards Luncheon. It was created this year by […]
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The founding director of the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education (RiSE Center), an innovative lecturer who teaches undergraduate mathematics courses, and a researcher in paleolimnology and lake ecology are the recipients of the University of Maine’s top faculty honors this year. Susan McKay, RiSE Center director and professor of physics, will receive the […]
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