More than 250 students are expected to participate in two middle and high school STEM competitions Friday, May 19 at the University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center: the Kleinschmidt Windstorm Challenge and the ninth annual Maine Wind Blade Challenge. The competitions, which showcase real-world, hands-on STEM innovation by middle and high school students […]
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On Dante Baskett’s first day of classes in the University of Maine School of Performing Arts, he attended a recital lab overseen by Beth Wiemann. During the lab, Wiemann mentioned a local woman, Pat Steward, who writes country songs and was looking for help putting her lyrics to music. Baskett, who has mostly made music […]
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The University of Maine’s 2017 Commencement is May 13, with ceremonies at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. at Alfond Sports Arena. Motorists in the Orono area will encounter heavier traffic than usual throughout much of the day. Anyone attending Commencement should plan to arrive early. Doors open at 8 a.m. for the morning ceremony; 1 […]
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More than 1,900 students, including 34 doctoral degree candidates, are expected to participate in the University of Maine’s 215th Commencement on May 13 in Harold Alfond Sports Arena on campus. UMaine Commencement will be held in two ceremonies, beginning at 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Both ceremonies are ticketed events and live streaming will be […]
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Editor’s note: Story updated May 8. This fall, the University of Maine expects to welcome the largest incoming class in its history after the number of new students confirmed for admission by the May 1 deadline topped 2,500. As of May 1, 2,512 students paid their deposit fee to attend in the fall — up […]
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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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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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A pilot plant capable of processing up to 1 ton of woody biomass per day into chemicals that can be used to manufacture bioproducts, including biofuels, biochemicals and advanced materials, will be demonstrated in 100 hours of continuous operation beginning May 1 at the University of Maine’s Technology Research Center (TRC) in Old Town. Chemicals […]
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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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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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