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Colby Johns

Colby Johns: Alumna and UMaine science diving assistant earns instructor certification

Colby Johns, a University of Maine alumna who has been working as a UMaine scientific diving assistant since 2017, has successfully completed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructor certification.  UMaine’s Scientific Diving program provides support and training to scientists and students in using diving as a research tool. It is based in Walpole […]

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Elisabeth Maxwell

Elisabeth Maxwell: Alumna earns instructor certification while working with Scientific Diving Program

Elisabeth Maxwell, a University of Maine alumna, a research associate at UMaine’s Darling Marine Center and an assistant in the Scientific Diving program, has successfully completed the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) instructor certification.  UMaine’s Scientific Diving Program provides support and training to scientists and students in using diving as a research tool. It […]

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The Guardian highlights Niemisto, UMaine lobster research

The Guardian reported that a study by Maura Niemisto, who recently earned a master’s degree in marine sciences from the University of Maine, shows that changes in ocean temperature and acidity impact shell development, stress response and immune function in lobsters. The study, published in the journal Ecology and Evolution, was conducted in collaboration with […]

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Pen Bay Pilot reports on Schwartz’s NSF CAREER award

The Penobscot Bay Pilot shared a University of Maine news release highlighting a National Science Foundation grant of more than $513,000 to Thomas Schwartz, an assistant professor of chemical engineering. Schwartz received the award to research a chemical process used in making a component of synthetic rubber called butadiene, which will support development of biobased, […]

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Press Herald recaps panel discussion of drought at agricultural trade show

The Portland Press Herald summarized comments from a panel discussion conducted at the 2021 Maine Agricultural Trade Show in January to help gardeners prepare for the upcoming gardening season. Sean Birkel, University of Maine research assistant professor and state climatologist; Rachel Schattman, assistant professor of sustainable agriculture; and John Jemison, Cooperative Extension soil and water […]

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‘The Maine Question’ asks what’s Mainers relationship with the forest

Maine is the most forested state in the country, and its residents interact with forests regularly in many different ways. They provide supplies for various products, which fuels industry and job creation, and space for outdoor recreation.  These interactions, which help define Maine’s identity, are the subject of Jessica Leahy’s research. As a professor in […]

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BDN previews UMaine participation in SXSW conference, FOR/Maine summit

The Bangor Daily News previewed a University of Maine video highlighting the innovative possibilities of wood and the partnership between the university, the state’s forest products industry and Finland. The two-minute video will be shown at the 2021 South by Southwest (SXSW) virtual conference. The BDN report also advanced the FOR/Maine summit on the future of […]

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Gunnar Docos

Gunnar Docos: Diligence, perseverance in the lab and on the field

Excelling at college, whether in the lab or on the football field, requires hard work and time management, according to Gunnar Docos. Adhering to both helped the electrical engineering technology undergraduate student and offensive lineman thrive at the University of Maine.  During his first two years of study, Docos, of Harrison, would wake up at […]

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Press Herald op-ed cites Ferrini-Mundy recommendations for building state’s STEM workforce

A Portland Press Herald op-ed outlining strategies for building a skilled and resilient STEM workforce in Maine cited University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy in calling for increased investment in research and development and establishment of new public-private partnerships. Authors Ben Gilman and Rachel Kerestes noted that increased private investment in higher education, such as […]

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