Several University of Maine faculty members and graduate students presented their research at the 56th annual conference of the New England Educational Research Organization (NEERO) March 26-28 in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The conference included researchers from across the region sharing studies on a variety of education topics, including curriculum and instruction; diversity and sociocultural perspectives; […]
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More than 1,000 students from the University of Maine will showcase the research, scholarship and creative activities during the Student Symposium for Research and Creative Activity on Friday, April 11 from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at the New Balance Field House. The symposium, which is UMaine’s premier celebration of student achievement, attracts more than 2,000 attendees […]
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The University of Maine unveiled its new robotic milking barn — the third of its kind in Maine and a new resource for bolstering the agricultural workforce and pursuing research activities — at Witter Farm in a grand opening ceremony on Wednesday, April 2. Featuring the latest technology in the dairy industry, the barn will […]
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Maine Impact Week, an annual celebration of the University of Maine’s community and contributions to the scientific, creative and economic advancement of the state, officially kicks off on April 7. More than 25 events will highlight the impact of research and creativity produced by Maine’s only R1 research university, a distinction held by 187 top-tier […]
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News Center Maine interviewed University of Maine President Joan Ferrini-Mundy about the long-term impact of COVID-19 on higher education, as well as the lessons learned from that period of time. “We shouldn’t underestimate ourselves as a community. We didn’t fall apart. We had hard moments, we had a lot of disagreements, but we did come […]
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Science News spoke with University of Maine professor of terrestrial paleoecology Jacquelyn Gill on an experiment to de-extinct the wooly mammoth by breeding mice. “I understand why someone would be compelled to see a mammoth,” Gill said. “I’ve never seen my study system in person, right? It only exists in my mind’s eye, because I […]
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The Bangor Daily News and WFVX (Channel 7) interviewed Dianne Kopec, a University of Maine research associate, on how a group of chemicals known as PFAS are flowing into Maine rivers. “I think it further confirms that PFAS knows no boundaries,” Kopec said. “It will not stay in one place. Water always runs downstream, so […]
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Psychology Today interviewed UMaine professor of physics Neil Comins on his book “What if the Moon Didn’t Exist,” which explores how the moon influences life on Earth.
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The Portland Press Herald interviewed University of Maine Cooperative Extension professor of sustainable agriculture and livestock Rachel White on how the cost of chicks is rising alongside the cost of eggs. White says she has been getting inquiries from farmers on where to source chickens. “I don’t know if that’s related to market egg prices, […]
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News Center Maine interviewed University of Maine Cooperative Extension horticulture professional Katherin Garland on the benefits of growing plants at home due to rising cost of groceries. “It’s an affordable hobby that can have big, big benefits,” said Garland.
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