The Bangor Daily News reported members of the University of Maine’s Forest Bioproducts Research Institute took part in a forum held by the Sustainable Bioplastics Council of Maine at the Old Town Fuel and Fiber mill. Growing bio-based manufacturing jobs was the focus of the forum which was attended by about 75 industry members and […]
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Big Gig, a program designed to bring together innovators and entrepreneurs in the Orono-Bangor area and offer networking opportunities, was featured in an article in The Maine Edge. The program was started by a partnership between the University of Maine, the towns of Old Town and Orono, and Husson University. The Big Gig includes a […]
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The Bangor Daily News editorial titled “Maine blows it with Statoil. Hopefully entire offshore wind industry isn’t next,” says that it’s now up to the University of Maine and its partners to help the state become a hub for the evolving offshore wind energy industry following Statoil’s decision to pull the plug on its $120 […]
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A talk at the University of Maine by Dr. Donna Beegle, a public speaker and author who uses her personal story and research to teach others how to make a difference for children living in poverty, was previewed by the Bangor Daily News in an article about her appearance at the Maine Highlands Poverty Workshop […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on the 75th anniversary of the University of Maine’s Child Study Center. The center provides pre-school education to children of employees, students and the general public and offers a developmentally based curriculum focused on art, language, agriculture and self-help. The center also serves as an official lab for the UMaine Psychology […]
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The Maine Edge previewed two Friday, Oct. 18 events to be held at the University of Maine. The UMaine College of Education and Human Development will host author and public speaker Dr. Donna Beegle for a program focused on poverty and education while the Communication and Journalism Department will host a panel discussion on American […]
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The Maine Edge reported the University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host a Robotics Expo for youth ages 5–18 on Oct. 19 at the University of Southern Maine in Gorham. Activities are planned for those participating in or interested in a 4-H robotics program. Representatives from UMaine’s College of Engineering are also expected to attend […]
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More than 70 companies that employ engineers will be visiting the University of Maine Oct. 23 for the annual Engineering Job Fair, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the New Balance Student Recreation Center. Co-sponsored by the College of Engineering and the Career Center, the 2013 Engineering Job Fair is an opportunity for students to […]
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The Bangor Daily News reported the University of Maine is collaborating with the Bangor Region Chamber of Commerce, The Target Technology Incubator and Mobilize Eastern Maine to start a localized “angel investing” effort to grow local industry. Angel investing refers to executives, business leaders and residents who help fledgling companies grow into larger-scale employers in […]
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The Republican Journal previewed a free two-day conference organized by University of Maine sociologist Kim Huisman to strengthen mother-daughter bonds and create zones where girls can thrive. “Strong Girls: Cultivating Connection, Resilience, and Hardiness in Girls” will be held Nov. 1-2 at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast.
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