University of Maine Cooperative Extension will host an informational meeting about robotic dairy systems from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Wednesday, March 9 at Governor’s Restaurant, 376 Main St. in Waterville. The meeting is designed for dairy farmers and industry leaders to learn more about available robotic technology. Scheduled speakers include Les Pike, owner of Keewaydin Farm […]
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The University of Maine recognized 2,216 students for achieving Dean’s List honors in the fall 2015 semester. Of the students who made the Dean’s List, 1,665 are from Maine, 468 are from 30 other states and 83 are from 25 countries other than the U.S. Listed below are students who received Dean’s List honors for […]
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Kevin Conroy of Falmouth, Maine is a senior in electrical engineering with a concentration in power systems. Coming from a “tried and true University of Maine family,” his inspiration to attend UMaine and study engineering came from his parents, Linda and Brian Conroy. His father, a 1986 graduate with a degree in electrical engineering, is […]
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On about 20 acres in rural Kennebec County along Long Pond sits a lodge, as well as accompanying carriage house and cottages, that will become a rehabilitation retreat for wounded veterans and their families. The property, which crosses the boundary between the towns of Rome and Mount Vernon, was built in 1929 and owned by […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension will offer a workshop about transferring family farms and forest product businesses from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8, at Waterville Elks Club, 76 Industrial St. The workshop’s focus is to help families minimize risk and make informed decisions about intergenerational business transfers. Topics include determining goals for […]
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The University of Maine’s Center for Undergraduate Research (CUGR) has announced the recipients of the Academic Year Research and Creative Activities Fellowships for 2015–16. The fellowships were developed to enhance and increase undergraduate student involvement in faculty-supervised research. Each fellowship provides a $1,000 award for the student to help cover costs of their project. The […]
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Every two years, Sigma Phi Epsilon hosts the largest national gathering of its members at the Grand Chapter Conclave. This summer, 14 members of the Maine Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Epsilon traveled to Nashville, Tennessee for the event. In addition to undergraduates and alumni networking, delegates at conclave considered new legislation and bylaw changes. […]
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University of Maine Cooperative Extension is offering its annual sheep and goat seminar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, at Kennebec Valley Community College, 92 Western Ave., Fairfield. Topics will include market research, social media use, product pricing, diversifying marketing strategies, enhancing customer service and creating a brand for specific products. Scheduled […]
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The University of Maine Biocar Team is hitting the road November 8–13 to participate in the 2015 National Chem-E-Car competition at the University of Utah. The team — composed of 10 bioengineering students — will cheer for its car named Babe as it races against 36 unique chemically powered vehicles designed by teams from around […]
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https://youtu.be/zrdowv7PWDI Transcript The Advanced Manufacturing Center (AMC) at the University of Maine is a first-class resource for businesses and entrepreneurs. Each year, the AMC produces dozens of prototypes for industries, inventors, and small businesses. The AMC provides product prototyping services, consultation, product research, product testing, and commercialization services. Want to add the latest engineering and […]
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