The Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of Maine is offering a free immersive summer camp on semiconductor building for high school students interested in engineering and computing fields from July 14-18 at the Maine Graduate and Professional Center, 300 Fore St. This five-day camp, funded by the National Science Foundation, […]
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University of Maine Foundation President/CEO Jeff Mills today announced a $3.5 million pledge from alumni Rajendra “Raj” Singh (‘77G, ‘24H) and Neera Singh (‘24H) for scholarships for Maine students and the Singh Chair in Applied Innovation. The announcement was made Tuesday at the UMaine Foundation’s annual luncheon recognizing members of its Charles F. Allen Society, […]
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Artificial intelligence is changing how people live, work and solve problems at breakneck speed. To set the stage for AI adoption that is ethical and beneficial, experts from across Maine teamed up to bring people together to discuss the latest opportunities, implications and insights on AI for the state. The University of Maine AI Initiative […]
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Like many employers in growing technical industries, Bath Iron Works (BIW) is navigating a competitive labor market and evolving workforce needs. To help address these broader challenges, BIW partnered with the University of Maine to engage students in developing creative, research-driven solutions related to housing and workforce development. As part of a course through the […]
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Maine College of Engineering and Computing Dean Giovanna Guidoboni was officially inaugurated as a member of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts (EASA). Guidoboni, elected to the academy in 2022, marked her formal recognition at the inauguration ceremony held in Salzburg, Austria on March 8. “As a member of the mathematics community, I deeply […]
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The 2025 Presidential Awards recognize outstanding teachers in microbiology and marine biology; applied research in creative blind and low vision technologies; engagement with Maine’s youth through outdoor education; innovation in shellfish cultivation; and extraordinary impact on economic enhancement and collaboration across Maine. Gayle Kraus, professor of marine ecology at the University of Maine at Machias, […]
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The University of Maine and the University of Maine System (UMS) will host the inaugural Pathways to Careers Summit: Internships Beyond the Classroom on April 16 at Tyler Technologies in Yarmouth, Maine. The event will highlight best practices in starting and growing high-impact internship programs, bringing together both UMS personnel and industry speakers to highlight […]
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The University of Maine’s expansion of academic offerings and pathways to success in school and the workforce has resulted in more Mainers choosing to enroll at UMaine this semester than in spring 2024. In-state enrollment for the spring 2025 semester, which includes new and returning undergraduate and graduate students from Maine, increased by 4.6% from […]
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Researchers at the University of Maine’s Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) have been recognized for their work in addressing a key challenge in the adoption of continuous fiber-reinforced thermoplastics (CFRTPs): their complex fabrication. Their paper, “Novel Field-Manufacturing Methods for Long-Fiber Thermoplastic Composites,” highlights how CFRTPs are highly valued for their strength-to-weight ratio, recyclability and […]
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The University of Maine has entered a new seven-year agreement with New Balance Athletics, the official footwear and apparel provider for the Black Bears. The agreement continues the commitment by New Balance to provide uniforms, apparel, accessories and footwear to Maine’s 17 varsity programs. New Balance also recently announced its continued commitment to the Black […]
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