At Maine National History Day at the University of Maine in Orono April 8, 265 students from 28 middle and high schools showcased exhibits, papers, websites, documentaries and performances based on their original research. A list of all the 2017 award winners is online. Awards are given in several categories, and the top state winners […]
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Ever wonder if there’s a journalism course at the University of Maine that incorporates climate science reporting? Who would be an informative speaker to talk about long-term watershed management, or changes in the lobster industry related to climate impacts, or reducing climate-related effects with community infrastructure improvements? Answers to these questions and many more can […]
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The University of Maine’s Office of Research and Sponsored Programs invites staff who support research activities at UMaine to attend the Research Administrators’ Network (RAN) meeting from 2–4 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, in Stodder Hall, Room 57. ORSP post-award staff will offer a training on allowable costs and cost transfers. More information, including a link […]
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About 45 University of Maine students in the Mechanical Engineering Technology (MET) Program will present their senior capstone design projects on Maine Day. From 9 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 3, students will showcase their final projects in the Machine Tool Lab, Room 106. Scheduled presentations: 9–9:30 a.m. “Human-powered alternative energy.” MET students are collaborating with […]
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An active shooter with multiple victims will be the focus of a disaster simulation May 5 at the University of Maine for students in the School of Nursing and University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC). The event, from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. on campus, will feature a simulated active shooter and 20 actors with a range of […]
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Two children’s books are being honored with 2017 Correll Book Awards for Excellence in Early Childhood Informational Text. The winner in the 4- to 8-year-old age category is “Their Great Gift: Courage, Sacrifice, and Hope in a New Land,” written by John Coy with photos by Wing Huie. The photo essay was selected unanimously by […]
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University of Maine students in an advanced computer science course will showcase original games they created from 3:30–5 p.m. Thursday, May 4 in Neville Hall, Room 120. Students in George Markowsky’s COS 498: Advanced Video Game Programming with Unity will demonstrate a variety of games, including virtual reality, real-time strategy, network, educational and racing.
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Participants of the first relational health cohort earned certificates in March after completing the six-month program at the University of Maine Hutchinson Center in Belfast. The program focused on developing skills and strategies to promote a positive workplace culture; creating and maintaining an efficient, productive and diverse team; having critical and crucial conversations; and working […]
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The inaugural edition of “Spire,” an online journal of conservation and sustainability based at the University of Maine, will be launched Thursday, May 4. A public celebration with food and beverages will mark the occasion 6–8 p.m. May 4 in the Hudson Museum at the Collins Center for the Arts. The Maine Woods National Park […]
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The University of Maine Foundation and Emera Maine have established an endowment fund to honor Dick Hill, one of UMaine’s most recognized and respected faculty members. The Emera Maine Professor Richard C. Hill Scholarship Fund will formally be announced on the Maine Day of Giving, Wednesday, May 3. Those who knew, worked with, or were […]
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