Black Bear profiles

Christine Lamanna: Using plant ecology to study climate change

SSI postdoctoral fellow researching disappearing vegetation in Acadia National Park, relation to changing environment.

UMaine mechanical engineering student part of team that converted a snowmobile to run on compressed natural gas.

Mitsuhashi shares talents around the world.

Fourth-generation farmer, MBS student graduating with no debt, new ideas for family business.

Marine sciences major studying seahorse aquaculture and ocean acidification effects on lobster larvae.

Student gains unique perspective on some of the finest pieces at the UMaine Museum of Art.

Twin brothers find their independent paths — and their compatibility — at UMaine.

UMaine alumnus co-founder of Tastemade, the world’s first global food network built for digital platforms.

Recent environmental horticulture grad applies landscaping methods learned at UMaine to internship at Walt Disney World Resorts.

Siblings bond with local youth through UMaine’s Black Bear Mentor program.