Several University of Maine faculty members and graduate students presented their research at the 56th annual conference of the New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) March 26-28 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The conference included researchers from across the region sharing studies on a variety of education topics, including curriculum and instruction; diversity and sociocultural perspectives; […]
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Gert Nesin, teacher-leader in residence with the University of Maine College of Education and Human Development’s Center for Applied Research on Education and Schools (CARES), has been selected as the recipient of the 2025 James P. Garvin Distinguished Service Award by the New England League of Middle Schools (NELMS). The award was presented at the […]
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The Air National Guard’s 101st Air Refueling Wing (ARW) named University of Maine Director of Athletics Jude Killy, School of Policy and International Affairs Director James Settele and football Director of Player Development and part-time philosophy lecturer Mike Devito “Honorary MAINEiacs,” a nod to the unit’s nickname: the “MAINEiacs.” The trio received the honor during […]
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Stephen J. Hornsby, a University of Maine professor of geography and Canadian studies, has published a book with University of Maine Press that celebrates the history of cod fisheries and their impact on the cultural fabric of New England and Atlantic Canada. “Cod Coasts: Cultural Landscapes of the Cod Fishery from Cape Cod to Labrador,” […]
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Sarah Howorth, associate professor of special education at the University of Maine, is the recipient of the 2025 Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) Outstanding Leadership Award for her significant contributions to the council’s programs and activities. The CEC is the largest international professional organization dedicated to improving the success of children and youth with disabilities, […]
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Three University of Maine faculty — Heather Leslie, Sydne Record and Brenda Hall — spoke at the annual meeting for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) on Feb. 14. AAAS is the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific society and a leading publisher of cutting-edge research. Leslie, professor of marine science who was named […]
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Mauricio Pereira Da Cunha, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of Maine, has been named an IEEE Fellow, one of the highest distinctions awarded by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). The honor recognizes his contributions to the commercialization of harsh-environment microwave acoustics materials, sensors and systems. IEEE Fellow status […]
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Caroline Bicks, professor of English and Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine and cohost of the “Everyday Shakespeare” podcast, was recently named a winner of the third annual Signal Awards for the “Best Live Recording” category for her podcast. The Signal Awards are mission-focused on uplifting the podcast medium by […]
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John Daigle, professor of forest recreation management at the University of Maine, is receiving the 2024 Regional Impact Award from Native Plant Trust, a plant conservation organization focused solely on New England’s native plants. The award recognizes regionally significant leadership and achievement in conservation, horticulture and education. A citizen member of Penobscot Nation, Daigle created […]
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A team of University of Maine students, one graduate and one undergraduate, placed second in the 2024 Hack-A-House: A Housing Affordability Hackathon organized by Ivory Innovations, a nonprofit operating as an applied academic institution at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business. Students across the country pitched new ideas for housing solutions to […]
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