Innovation, entrepreneurship and talent development and attraction are key to growing Maine’s economy, according to the second and final report of Gov. Janet Mills’ Economic Recovery Committee. Those also are the strengths of the University of Maine System and the state’s research university, the University of Maine — Maine’s public higher education institutions that are […]
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Lobsters are synonymous with Maine, defining it alongside lighthouses, forests, rocky coasts, blueberries and potatoes. Beyond its reputation as a delicious meal, the iconic crustacean propels a major industry, draws tourists from around the world and serves as a bellwether for climate change and environmental health. Few people know lobster from all angles better than […]
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The coronavirus has disrupted just about every facet of academia, especially music education. Like concerts and jam sessions, teaching music is a shared community experience, but the pandemic has prompted several educators to shift instruction from in-person to remote. The inability for students to play their instruments together forced music educators to get creative to […]
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University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy has been selected to serve a three-year term as an at-large member of the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Board of Directors. The 28-member roster for the 2021 APLU Board of Directors was announced at the association’s 133rd Annual Meeting on Nov. 11. “We’re excited to have […]
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When people think of coral reefs, they might imagine snorkeling in warm Caribbean waters while on vacation. But corals also live in the Gulf of Maine and in some of the most extreme environments on Earth, including the Arctic and Antarctic. What do these cold-water corals look like? What roles do they have in the […]
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Did the climate affect how many people died during World War I and the Spanish Flu pandemic in Europe? Find out in Episode 7 of Season 3 of “The Maine Question” podcast. Alex More and Paul Mayewski from the Climate Change Institute say that a once-in-a-century climate deviation that resulted in incessant torrential rain and […]
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Experts from the University of Maine, Harvard and Long Island universities, and the University of Maine School of Law have created a website with 10 talking points titled: “Why Climate Change Matters to your Security, Health & Wealth.” The site offers a one-stop shop for undecided voters and the general public to understand how climate […]
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What role do face masks play in how people are judged during the pandemic? Find out in Episode 6 of Season 3 of “The Maine Question” podcast. There’s an adage that people don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. Mollie Ruben, assistant professor of psychology, examines how face masks affect people’s first […]
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“What is philosophy’s role in medical care?” Find out on the fifth episode of Season Three of “The Maine Question” podcast. Some may imagine that people who major in and pursue careers in philosophy are relegated to poring through old dusty books about Plato and Socrates and other historic thinkers. But in reality, students who […]
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“How does diversity strengthen education and community?” Find out on the fourth episode of Season Three of “The Maine Question” podcast. The death of George Floyd is just one of several incidents that pushed issues of race, diversity and justice to the front burner in 2020. University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy created the Council […]
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