This fall, the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development is launching a series of virtual workshops for researchers, educators and others seeking to broaden participation for individuals with disabilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning and work. The workshops are part of Project TIDES (Teaching and Inclusion for Disability and […]
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Semiconductors run nearly everything in modern life, and the United States needs to expand its workforce in this critical field. Recognizing that, the University of Maine recently hosted high school students from across the country for a camp in Portland focused on semiconductor design and production. The free five-day program at the Maine Center brought […]
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Robots are coming — or in some cases, have come — to Maine but not to destroy civilization like in the movies. They’re here to help, specifically to help Maine manufacturing companies modernize and become more productive. The University of Maine Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) is helping manufacturers in the state integrate new robotics, such […]
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The Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of Maine is offering a free immersive summer camp on semiconductor building for high school students interested in engineering and computing fields from July 14-18 at the Maine Graduate and Professional Center, 300 Fore St. This five-day camp, funded by the National Science Foundation, […]
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The University of Maine Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the recipients of its and the Maine Space Grant Consortium’s (MSGC) Summer Research Fellowships. The fellowships were developed to enhance and increase undergraduate student involvement in faculty-supervised research and creative activity. Winners of the fellowships will receive $3,000 to put toward their research projects […]
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WFVX (FOX 22/ABC 7 in Bangor) and WABI (Channel 5 in Bangor) showcased the 40th annual Maine Science Olympiad hosted by the University of Maine. Middle and high school students from around the state competed in a variety of STEM related challenges. The Bangor Daily News shared a news release previewing the event.
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SciencMag covered the American Educational Research Association 2025 Award Recipients. Among them was University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy, who received the Distinguished Public Service Award.
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From flying rubber band powered helicopters to decoding encrypted messages, the STEM skills of more than 200 middle and high school students will be tested during the Maine Science Olympiad on Saturday, April 12 at the University of Maine. Fifteen teams from public, private and home schools across the state will compete in 23 events […]
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The American Educational Research Association (AERA) has named University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy the recipient of its 2025 Distinguished Public Service Award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to education research and public policy. The award, presented annually by AERA, honors an individual who has played a leading role in enacting or implementing research-based […]
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WFVX (Channel 7) interviewed Mindy Pelletier, program manager for the University of Maine Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) about the upcoming UMaine Student Symposium on Friday, April 11, at the New Balance Field House.
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